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U.S. bishops invite Catholics to ‘pray, reflect, and act’ to promote religious freedom
Marking Religious Freedom Week, beginning June 22, the bishops invited Catholics to reflect on a particular topic related to religious... Read more
Massachusetts launches ‘first-in-the-nation’ effort to target pregnancy resource centers
The state’s Department of Public Health says it will launch an “education campaign” to highlight “the dangers and potential harm”... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
Vatican to publish new document on papal primacy
The document, titled “The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogue and Responses to the Encyclical Ut Unum... Read more
From the Big Bang to black holes: Vatican, scientists to explore questions of the universe
Dozens of astrophysicists and cosmologists will explore the Big Bang and other topics of the universe next week at a... Read more
Malawi’s vice president, a ‘devout Catholic,’ among 10 confirmed dead in plane crash
The secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Father Valeriano Mtseka, described the late vice president as a “devout... Read more
French euthanasia bill on hold as Macron calls ‘snap election’
Reims Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort said earlier this year that the measure would “shift our entire health care system toward... Read more
Workers discover human skeleton during Jubilee construction dig in Rome
The skeleton was unearthed during excavations to create an underground motorway that will create a pedestrian-only road to St. Peter’s... Read more
Amid abortion debate, Polish bishops urge protection of the unborn
A letter issued by the bishops on the protection of life comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers to dismantle Poland’s... Read more
Interreligous group releases report highlighting harassment of Christians in Holy Land
According to the report, there were 90 known attacks in 2023, a notable increase in cases of spitting, physical, and... Read more
Tech-savvy Catholics embrace Carlo Acutis: ‘Saintliness is possible in this modern era’
In recent years, Carlo’s embrace and masterful use of technology as a part of his holy life has inspired many... Read more
Pew study shows Biden and Trump supporters deeply divided on life and family issues
A new study found that voters remain highly divided on hot-button issues such as abortion, gender, the role of the... Read more
Excommunication looms for renegade group of Poor Clares in Spain
The Ecclesiastical Court of the Archbishopric of Burgos, Spain, has formally accused the Poor Clare nuns of the Monastery of... Read more
Nigeria archdiocese appeals for prayers for priest abducted from parish rectory
The Archdiocese of Kaduna is appealing for the “urgent and safe release” of Father Gabriel Ukeh, who was abducted from... Read more
Italian pro-life association suffers spate of attacks against its headquarters
The Rome-based pro-life organization Pro Vita & Famiglia has been the target of multiple acts of vandalism. Read more
‘Come join us!’: Washington, DC’s ‘Little Rome’ hosts 1,200 for Eucharistic procession
The numbers of faithful in the streets drew the attention of curious onlookers who stood on their front lawns and... Read more
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Monsignor Marek Solczyński, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, presided over the ceremony and was surrounded by bishops from the country’s Catholic... Read more
‘Very sad day’: Fire engulfs historic Toronto church
The Archdiocese of Toronto on Sunday called for prayers after a fire engulfed and largely destroyed historic St. Anne’s Anglican... Read more
Cardinals Müller and Schönborn: Ordination of women is impossible
The two German-speaking cardinals have said publicly that only men can be ordained to the priesthood. Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
The pope made the trip to the Capitoline Hill to speak to local government officials on June 10 in the... Read more
