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Irish authorities investigating stabbing of Catholic chaplain as possible terror incident
Father Paul Murphy was reportedly stabbed multiple times on Thursday outside of Renmore Army Barracks in the coastal town of... Read more
Louisiana treasurer urges ban on Bank of America over alleged religious discrimination
The bank is disputing what it calls “factually incorrect” claims, pointing to what it says are its tens of thousands... Read more
Rupnik art appears on Vatican website again — and in Pope Francis’ apartment
Also, last week, a video was published by an Argentine public TV channel that shows a Rupnik image hanging in... Read more
New Zealand Church’s safeguarding efforts praised, but report highlights need for action
An assessment of Catholic safeguarding protocols in New Zealand highlighted progress in many areas while also pointing to the need... Read more
Immigrant priests, New Jersey diocese sue U.S. State Department over visa delays
The priests argue that the reorganization of the visa process last year will subject them to lengthy delays when reapplying... Read more
Pakistan: One year later, Jaranwala Christians await justice
One year after the Jaranwala riots, Christian communities in Pakistan still face injustice and persecution under the country’s controversial blasphemy... Read more
Vatican talks to China in continued Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the... Read more
Bioethicists scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s new guidance on withdrawing food, water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned. Read more
American Society of Plastic Surgeons says it has not endorsed transgender surgery for teens
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has come out saying there is “considerable uncertainty” surrounding these surgical treatments. Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ virtual event abruptly canceled
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert, the host of “The Late Show” on CBS, was originally listed as one of the speakers... Read more
Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions
The Montana Supreme Court said the parental consent for abortions law “violates the fundamental right of a minor to control... Read more
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for entire year over gambling scandal
A review “confirmed and expanded on our initial concerns about a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame’s standards... Read more
Venezuela election: UN panel finds lack of ‘transparency and integrity’
The United Nations panel of election experts that was in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential elections published an interim... Read more
Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more
Missouri’s pro-life leaders prepare to defeat ‘extreme’ pro-abortion ballot measure
If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would represent a significant turnaround after years of pro-life gains in the Midwestern... Read more
