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Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop
Pope Francis has established a new diocese in Angloa — the Diocese of Ganda — and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga... Read more
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more
Catholic bishops around the world demand IOC formal apology for ‘blasphemous’ Olympic opening
Global cardinals and bishops decried the “grotesque” depiction of the Last Supper at the Games’ opening ceremony, calling for repudiation... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
Catholic charities unite to meet prisoner hospice needs
With a contribution of $15,000, Catholic Charities has provided the financial groundwork for Dismas and Journey Home to meet the... Read more
Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight
An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more
Rupnik’s former studio: His art is being subjected to ‘cancel culture’
The art institute founded by disgraced former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is saying Rupnik’s art is being subjected to “cancel... Read more
Between earth and sky: ‘Lady of the East’ statue rises in Syria
A new landmark honoring the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated in a grand celebration Aug. 1–4 in the town of... Read more
Seven routes to Notre-Dame: Pilgrims take off across France ahead of cathedral’s reopening
The legendary church’s reopening “is a historic moment and an opportunity to march behind the Blessed Virgin,” reads the Les... Read more
Seoul paves the way for World Youth Day 2027 with launch event
The launch event for World Youth Day 2027 was held at the Myeongdong Cathedral on July 28 and drew more... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders. Read more
Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations
The researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not... Read more
Three more pro-life activists sentenced under FACE Act
James Zastrow, Eva Zastrow, and Paul Place were sentenced to 90 days in home detention and three years of probation... Read more
U.S. telecom company pulls Olympics ads following Last Supper parody
The drag-queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during the opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games sparked outrage... Read more
Catholic archbishop prays for ‘peace, healing, and justice’ after UK stabbing attack
Three children died in the stabbing attack, which occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the northwest English town... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to amusement park
According to the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff visited Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, who has been serving homosexuals and “transgender”... Read more
Oklahoma asks state high court to force school board to cancel Catholic charter contract
The Oklahoma Supreme Court earlier this summer ruled against the establishment of St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School. Read more
Abortion makes men ‘more free,’ Pete Buttigieg says
Pro-life advocates reacting to Pete Buttigieg’s comments said he put his finger on a problem with abortion: sex without responsibility. Read more
Olympic skateboarder uses sign language to quote Scripture before winning bronze
Rayssa Leal, a Christian, won the bronze medal in the women’s street skateboarding final on July 28. Read more
