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Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties... Read more
Pro-life groups adjust tactics in challenging electoral panorama
Pro-life groups across the political spectrum are adjusting tactics and expanding collaborative efforts. Read more
New study finds regular porn usage linked to higher loneliness, depression
About 10% of young adults aged 18–39 report watching pornography online “at least once a day.” Read more
FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump in Florida
Trump was reportedly playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when shots were fired on... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and... Read more
Body of Armenian patriarch on path to possible sainthood returns to Lebanon
The Armenian Catholic Patriarchate on Sept. 12 held a ceremony in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square to welcome the remains of Patriarch... Read more
5 Hispanic priests who are evangelizing millions on social media
In light of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s a look at five Hispanic priests who are distinguishing themselves in spreading the... Read more
15 high-impact quotes by Bishop Munilla at the International Eucharistic Congress
The presentation by Bishop José Ignacio Munilla at the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, was considered one of... Read more
Priest urges Church in Nigeria to address needs of youth who are ‘returning to paganism’
Catholic leaders in southeast Nigeria are concerned about a trend they are witnessing among young rural Catholics — a return... Read more
New museum in Philippines honors Cardinal Jaime Sin, a ‘voice’ against corruption
Cardinal Jaime Sin’s family residence will be home to a museum in his honor and called the “Museo Kardinal.” Read more
French bishops release files on Abbé Pierre 58 years early amid sex abuse claims
Abbé Pierre died in 2007 and in recent months, numerous allegations have surfaced regarding alleged sexual misconduct by the well-known... Read more
Nebraska Supreme Court approves competing abortion initiatives for November ballot
One would establish constitutional protections for unborn children in later stages of pregnancy and the other would create a constitutional... Read more
Bishop Munilla in Quito: Without Jesus Christ, we don’t know how to love
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante, Spain, delivered a powerful summons at the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Read more
Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening
On the plane back to Rome after his journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris... Read more
Pope Francis: U.S. presidential election a choice between ‘the lesser evil’
Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5... Read more
Pope Francis concludes apostolic journey with elderly and youth of Singapore
The interreligious meeting concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Read more
Kamala Harris backers launch $15 million pro-abortion ad campaign in swing states
The advertisements will air in three important swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Read more
Virginia Knights receive religious freedom award after spat with federal government
A Knights of Columbus council in Petersburg, Virginia, has received a religious freedom award after it won a dispute over... Read more
Ryan Anderson: The pro-life movement needs to shift to promoting chastity and marriage
For the pro-life movement to achieve its goal of eliminating abortion, it must first help bring about a dramatic change... Read more
Pope Francis creates new archdiocese in Wales, appoints its first bishop
The Bishops’ Conference of England Wales welcomed the move on Thursday as a “new chapter for the Catholic community in... Read more
