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Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book about old age. Read more
Norwich bishop Michael Cote announces retirement
Cote, originally from Maine, was ordained a priest in 1975 and led the eastern Connecticut diocese since May 14, 2003. Read more
Catholic campus ministry ‘The Grotto’ to expand at Hillsdale College with million-dollar project
St. Anthony Catholic Parish in rural Michigan is expanding its Catholic ministry for Hillsdale College students by expanding an off-campus... Read more
Arthur Gregg, Catholic convert and first Black lieutenant general in U.S. Army, dies at 96
Arthur James Gregg, a convert to the Catholic faith who was the first Black American to achieve the rank of... Read more
Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Cardinal Parolin after mother’s death
Pope Francis assured Parolin of his closeness with him and his extended family during their “moment of human suffering.” Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, the first leg of his longest trip ever
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, launching his challenging 11-day, four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania amid warm... Read more
Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute
The long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles. Read more
What it’s like to be a Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim country
Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia spotlights the unique experience of the country’s 8.3 million Catholics who navigate daily life in... Read more
American Solidarity Party fights for ballot access state-by-state
The ASP’s presidential candidate, Peter Sonski —a pro-life Catholic — has managed to qualify to appear on voters’ ballots in... Read more
Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept.... Read more
Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical promoting labor and condemning socialism: Rerum Novarum
As Americans celebrate Labor Day 2024, Pope Leo XIII’s teachings can still help inform readers on the proper relationship between... Read more
Paid sick leave on the ballot in Nebraska: What Catholics should know
The Nebraska Catholic Conference, which advocates for policy on behalf of the state’s bishops, encouraged Catholics to give the proposal... Read more
Catholic publisher Ascension named in Fortune’s top 10 small businesses
Media company Ascension was recently named to the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces List — a feat the company says... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Francis won’t be the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea: a look at John Paul II’s trips
Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in May 1984 and paid tribute to the... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops on Labor Day: Honor ‘human dignity of all who labor’
“We believe in the dignity of work precisely because each of our brothers and sisters is a beloved child of... Read more
In Muslim Indonesia, a Catholic monastery has become part of the community
Sister Martha Driscoll, the founding superior of a monastery in Java, shares what life is like for Catholics in the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September
“Let us pray for the cry of the Earth,” Pope Francis urged the faithful in a video released Aug. 30. Read more
‘Natural burial’ option debuts in Archdiocese of Chicago
Catholics will now have the option of using natural burial plots at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, about 25 miles... Read more
Knights ‘step up to the plate’ to raise funds for baseball field for special-needs athletes
The field will be used by members of the Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division Senior League, which is for... Read more
