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Australian bishop hails U.S. Eucharistic Congress as model for global Catholic renewal
The Sydney auxiliary bishop, observing the Indianapolis event, sees it as inspiration for Australia’s hosting of the 2028 International Eucharistic... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic advocates new pro-life penal code
The bill has been sent to a special committee for in-depth study and possible modifications before possible passage in a... Read more
‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says
Those who knew the Maryland native in her youth while she attended Catholic schools describe her as being a bright,... Read more
5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle... Read more
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Many parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis. Read more
New Hampshire becomes latest state to restrict sex-change surgeries for minors
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that limits doctors performance of sex-change surgeries on minors. Read more
First ordinations take place in Nicaraguan diocese since exile of Bishop Álvarez
One priest and seven deacons were ordained July 20 by the president of the Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference in the Matagalpa... Read more
18 states back Indiana teacher’s religious liberty lawsuit in transgender pronoun dispute
The Republican coalition, co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals... Read more
Federal court rules in favor of Colorado church blocked from running homeless shelter
Town officials had blocked the ministry, saying that housing people on church grounds violated zoning laws. Read more
Church leaders praise Pakistan amendment raising legal age for marriage of Christians
Pakistan’s National Assembly unanimously approved the raising of the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 earlier this month. Read more
Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more
Packed adoration chapel at National Eucharistic Congress overflows with devotion to Jesus
Located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center, the historic church became home base for many attendees. Read more
Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church
A recent Cardus study says young Catholics are twice as likely as their senior counterparts to attend religious services at... Read more
Thousands expected at annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima Aug.... Read more
Quincy, Illinois, Catholic schools implement subsidy program to encourage Mass attendance
The goal of the “Family School Agreement” is to bring families back to the Eucharist and be more active in... Read more
Eucharistic congress hears story of ‘the bishop of the abandoned tabernacle’
Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, shared the story of the passionate Spanish saint... Read more
Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection in 2024 presidential race; endorses Harris
The Democratic president has been fielding calls from his party to pull out of the race after a much-criticized debate... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress ends with prayer for ‘new Pentecost’ for U.S. Church
“Those who choose to stay with Jesus will be sent by Jesus,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told the crowd of... Read more
From castles to cathedrals: Pope Francis’ schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium trip
The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more
Pope Francis: In the silence of adoration we receive God’s grace
At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.” Read more
