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Vatican-backed program to restore Catholic parishes ‘for generations to come’
The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has announced the launch of the Catholic Initiative to help ensure the continuation of Catholic... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more
Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals
On March 27, in Jerusalem, the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue presented findings from its annual report, “Attacks on... Read more
Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for irregularities during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the... Read more
Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested
Amid rising tensions in Africa’s youngest country and reports that the country’s first vice president was arrested, Bishop Christian Carlassare... Read more
Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years
MaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St.... Read more
Cardinal calls on Iraqi Christians to vote for fellow Christians in upcoming elections
Here are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have missed this... Read more
Leader of ‘black mass’ arrested at Kansas Capitol after punching protester
Catholic leaders in the state while deploring the planned sacriligious “black mass” had called for peaceful and prayerful resistance. Read more
New York official blocks Texas order against doctor who mailed abortion pills into state
Taylor Bruck will not file the summary judgment ordered against abortion doctor Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly providing abortion pills... Read more
Watchdog effort launches to oppose assisted suicide in U.S.
Aging with Dignity debuted Assisted Suicide Watch to “challenge the well-funded effort to convince people that suicide-affirming care is a... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after South Korea wildfires destroy thousands of homes
Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow for the victims of the devastating wildfires in South Korea, which killed 28 people... Read more
Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations
A proposed bill, if passed, would reduce the state damage cap for abuse victims to $400,000 while keeping the cap... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Myanmar, Thailand after deadly earthquake
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Church and civil authorities in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake killed more... Read more
Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood
Surveys in about three dozen countries compiled by the Pew Research Center found that most Christians who are raised in... Read more
‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more
Archbishop credits Cardinal Pell’s intercession for miraculous survival of Arizona toddler
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney this week credited the apparently miraculous survival of an Arizona toddler to the intercession of... Read more
Texas Catholic Charities will drop lawsuit against federal government as payments resume
Catholic Charities Fort Worth sued the agency at the beginning of March after the Trump administration froze tens of millions... Read more
European bishops’ secretary-general: Secularization is eclipsing Christian values
The bishops of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union held their spring assembly this week, where... Read more
Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Read more
Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue
Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more
