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Cardinal Robert McElroy, bishop of San Diego, celebrates Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Rome Aug. 28, 2022.

San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy to address sexual abuse claims

Jun 14, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of San Diego filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, the latest U.S. diocese to do so in response to... Read more

Interior view of a stained-glass window of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Update: U.S. bishops apologize to Indigenous Catholics, vow to address ‘unique cultural needs’

Jun 14, 2024

By Mark Irons

In a document on ministering to Native American Catholics the bishops write: “The Church recognizes that it has played a... Read more

Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican's nuncio to the United States, speaks to the U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 14, 2023.

Pope Francis’ ambassador conveys Holy Father’s enthusiasm for Eucharistic revival

Jun 14, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

“Pope Francis is united with us in his desire that people rediscover the power of the Eucharist,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre... Read more

The University of Notre Dame School of Law.

Notre Dame religious liberty clinic backs lawsuit against church grant discrimination

Jun 14, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The clinic’s amicus brief argues that “excluding religious organizations from generally available grant programs” both “violates the law and harms... Read more

Head coach of the Boston Celtics Joe Mazzulla (left) and forward Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics head coach, now in NBA finals, treasures his Catholic faith

Jun 14, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

A devout Catholic, Joe Mazzulla is in his second season as head coach for the Boston franchise. Here’s how he... Read more

Pope Francis participates in his first G7 Summit on June 14, 2024. In his remarks, the pontiff stressed that human dignity requires that the decisions of artificial intelligence (AI) be under the control of human beings.

Pope Francis at G7: AI must not replace human decision-making

Jun 14, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis at the G7 summit on Friday stressed that human dignity requires that the decisions of artificial intelligence be... Read more

USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops' spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Archbishop Broglio reminds bishops about Church teaching on transgenderism

Jun 14, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

Broglio’s remarks come less than a month after news broke that a woman identifying as a man was living a... Read more

Father José María Calderón (left) is Spain's national director of the Pontifical Missions Society. Serafín Suárez (right) is a missionary in Zimbabwe.

Pontifical Missions: Sons and daughters of Spain still leaders in global mission field

Jun 14, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The report reveals that in 2023 Spain fielded more than 6,000 active missionaries in 1,123 mission territories spread across 139... Read more

A group of comedians and humorists, including Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon (center), share a lighthearted exchange with Pope Francis during a gathering with the pope in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on June 14, 2024.

Pope Francis gets laughs at meeting with big-name comedians

Jun 14, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis took the stage in front of over 100 comedians and humorists, including Americans Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and... Read more

Former abortionist turned pro-life advocate Dr. John Bruchalski speaks at a Live Action press conference in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2024.

‘The fight for life is far from over:’ Principled pro-life advocates, lawmakers uphold cause

Several leading pro-life advocates and lawmakers gathered in Washington for a Live Action press conference to underscore the violence of... Read more

An unknown security guard stands at the entrance of a church destroyed during the fighting with ISIS in Mosul, Iraq.

10 years after Mosul’s destruction, will Christians come back?

Jun 14, 2024

By Georgena Habbaba

Mosul’s exiled Christians grapple today with rebuilding their lives while demanding accountability and a future built on equity and justice. Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair on opposition to abortion pill: It’s ‘because we love women’ 

Jun 14, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

The high court’s unanimous decision on Thursday found that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue the U.S.... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side.

Democratic, Republican bills on IVF voted down in U.S. Senate

Jun 13, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Right to IVF Act, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, failed 48-47 on Thursday, needing 60 votes... Read more

Holy Cross parish in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During Mass, Argentine priest leads congregation in political chant used against Milei

Jun 13, 2024

By Julieta Villar

A Catholic priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated into the celebration of the Mass a political chorus used in protests... Read more

The Eucharist makes its way up a ski hill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

Eucharistic pilgrims go ‘to the heights’ at the top of the Rocky Mountains

Jun 13, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

At the Continental Divide last week, a priest held up the golden monstrance containing Jesus and blessed both halves of... Read more

A homeless man sleeps on the sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 22, 2023.

For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urges Christians to ‘be friends of the poor’

Jun 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Pope Francis this week urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune... Read more

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on March 26, 2024, for a lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM), which seeks to impose more restrictions on the prescription of mifepristone.

In unanimous decision, SCOTUS rejects doctors’ challenge to abortion pill

Jun 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against a physician-led challenge to the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more

The cross of the German “Synodal Way.”

German Catholics write letter to Rome over Synodal Way, warn of ‘serious scandal’

Jun 13, 2024

By AC Wimmer

A Catholic committee has turned to the Vatican in an attempt to avoid a permanent Synodal Council to oversee the... Read more

Pope Francis made his remarks on synodality during an annual meeting for moderators of international associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life on June 13, 2024.

Pope Francis: Synodality moves us to share in others’ suffering

Jun 13, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Thursday a synodal spirit asks us to react with empathy to the suffering and painful experiences of... Read more

The exterior of St. Casimir Church in Buffalo, New York

Preservation group launches campaign to save New York churches from closure

Jun 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The “Save Our Sacred Sites” campaign aims to save historic church buildings at risk of closure by the Diocese of... Read more