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Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later
For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more
Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets
The cardinals poined out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies to supposedly prove... Read more
How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on bankruptcy law will “absolutely” have a significant effect on U.S. Church abuse lawsuits,... Read more
Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more
Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more
‘Radiate Love’: how California Catholics are celebrating marriage and family
California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational and parish-based resources. Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to stay ruling to rescind religious charter school contract
The state Supreme Court denied a stay of a recent ruling that required the Statewide Charter School Board rescind a... Read more
‘One of a kind’ Eucharistic boat procession set to roll down Mississippi River
A procession of house, tug, and steamboats is set to launch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Aug. 14 and land... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
UPDATE: Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate in 2024 election
The Democratic vice president is expected to introduce Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate at a rally in... Read more
Religious sister shares story of hope and vocation after participating in Labouré Society
The Labouré Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, serves to assist men and women who aspire to become Catholic... Read more
Significant rise in unsupervised abortions in 2023, new study finds
There was a significant increase in unsupervised abortion attempts from 2021 to 2023, a new study by the American Medical... Read more
Last of founding board members of EWTN, Richard DeGraff, dies at 94
Richard DeGraff, a founding board member at EWTN who was instrumental in helping Mother Angelica launch the network, passed away... Read more
Jimmy Lai remains in solitary confinement after Hong Kong trial delayed until November
Media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai will remain in solitary confinement after a Hong Kong court delayed his national... Read more
Vatican confirms 19th-century Puerto Rican catechist was ‘not the Virgin Mary’
In an Aug. 1 letter addressed to the bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Cardinal Víctor Fernández, confirmed that Elenita de... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady. Read more
UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants. Read more
Maronite Church in Lebanon celebrates beatification of 17th-century scholar and patriarch
An estimated 7,000 people gathered on Aug. 2 in Bkerké, Lebanon, to celebrate the beatification of Patriarch Estephan Douaihy. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Providence Bishop Richard Henning as archbishop of Boston
The Vatican said on Monday that the Holy Father accepted Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s resignation from the archdiocese where he has... Read more
