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‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ online meeting downplays abortion concerns among faithful
The “Catholics for Harris-Walz National Organizing Call,” held on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., was designed to rally Catholic support... Read more
Christian community comes closer together amid attacks in the Holy Land
Although interreligious dialogue has suffered as a result of the intensification of conflict in the Holy Land, the situation has... Read more
UK bishops warn new Public Order Act unfairly affects people of faith
Bishops of England and Wales have condemned legislation relating to prayer outside abortion clinics, saying it represents a step backward... Read more
Vatican to work with Italian authorities to prosecute source of leaks
The Vatican is cooperating with Italian prosecutors on an investigation into the leaking of financial information related to the major... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies in Naples on his feast day
The archbishop of Naples recalled that Sept. 19 marks the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more than 1,700 years ago. Read more
Vatican approves devotion at Medjugorje while not pronouncing on authenticity of ‘alleged messages’
The Vatican has approved Marian devotion at Medjugorje without pronouncing on the authenticity of alleged apparitions, emphasizing positive spiritual fruits. Read more
Nuns appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over New York abortion insurance mandate
A group of nuns and other religious groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a New York state... Read more
New pilgrimage brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews together in Holy Land at Abraham House
On Sept. 14 in Jerusalem, a new pilgrimage called “Pilgrims of Hope Way” was inaugurated at the 60th anniversary celebration... Read more
Catholic manifesto calls on faithful to act coherently in the face of societal crisis
The Congress of Catholics and Public Life has issued a manifesto that calls on Catholics to offer solid foundations to... Read more
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius
On Sept. 19 and on two other occasions each year the blood of St. Januarius usually liquifies — a miraculous... Read more
PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
Abortion pills and medical negligence killed woman, not pro-life laws, doctor says
Dr. Christina Francis says that Amber Thurman’s death “was caused by legal abortion drugs” as well as medical negligence. Read more
Vatican unveils commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S.
U.S.-Vatican diplomatic relations extend back to 1788 when George Washington allowed that the Holy See could freely appoint bishops in... Read more
Donald Trump and Polish president to visit Catholic shrine in Pennsylvania
Former president Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda will visit a Polish Marian shrine in the suburbs of Philadelphia... Read more
Pro-life group urges Illinois residents to vote no on IVF question
Illinois Right to Life has expressed opposition to the question, noting that “in vitro fertilization is detrimental to the inherent... Read more
Auxiliary bishop of Sydney: ‘The Eucharist invites us to be part of the mission of Christ’
Auxiliary Bishop Danny Meagher of Sydney is already talking up the preparations for the Australian city to host the next... Read more
Parolin: International human rights conventions must be safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine war
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of... Read more
What has the Catholic Church said about Medjugorje? A timeline
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office will hold a press conference Thursday about the “spiritual experience” at the Marian... Read more
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Severe flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported. Read more
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church is ‘more alive’ outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to... Read more
