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Irish midwives and nurses join doctors in abortion bill protest
A pro-life association of nurses and midwives in the Republic of Ireland is joining a growing number of concerned voices... Read more
In Canada, Catholic school district explains conduct code amid lawsuit
Amid continuing legal pressure against Catholic institutions in Canada, the Calgary Catholic School District faces a lawsuit from a former... Read more
LA archdiocese to press charges against sisters accused of embezzlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will file a criminal complaint against religious sisters who have been accused of embezzling from... Read more
Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy?
What do Galileo, Mozart, Descartes, Cervantes, and St. Therese of Lisieux have in common? They all traveled hundreds of miles... Read more
Is time running out for Ohio's 'heartbeat abortion' bill?
Lawmakers in the Ohio Senate have delayed a key vote on a bill to bar abortions after an unborn baby’s... Read more
Mississippi priest under investigation for fraudulent cancer fundraising
The federal investigation of a priest who allegedly fundraised more than $42,000 fraudulently, including through a GoFundMe campaign, has led... Read more
At USCCB conference, advocate explains immigrant recruitment fraud
An immigrant rights group hopes the Maryland legislature will protect migrant workers in the state from labor trafficking and fraud... Read more
Statistical analysis seeks context for Pa. grand jury report
A new statistical analysis seeks to contextualize data about child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania, four months after... Read more
'Have to kill me first': Florida woman refuses to remove Guadalupe from mobile home
Millie Francis almost died once. She’s willing to do it again. This time, she says, it would be for Our... Read more
Hours before execution, Tennessee governor rejects killer’s plea for mercy
Hours before David Miller is scheduled to be executed in Tennessee’s electric chair, the state’s governor has rejected Miller’s request... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
Small Irish community seeks help to save a saint's iconic cross
A unique Irish cross marking the 1,400-year-old grave of a Catholic saint is in danger of destruction due to erosion,... Read more
How one diocese is inviting people back to the Church this Christmas
As part of a recent evangelization outreach, the Archdiocese of Detroit is launching a Christmas campaign to welcome Catholics who... Read more
Advent confessions 'marathon' to be held at Mexico City cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City will host on Dec. 7 a “Day of Forgiveness,” in which for 10 consecutive... Read more
Amazon founder gives $15 million to Catholic Charities
Three Catholic charitable organizations were named as winners of $5 million grants from the charitable organization of Jeff and MacKenzie... Read more
American priest arrested in the Philippines for sexual abuse
An American priest was arrested in the Philippines Wednesday, amid allegations that he sexually assaulted dozens of boys over a... Read more
American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican
Growing up next door to Daytona Beach in Florida, Rich Varano spent a lot of time making things out of... Read more
Pope Francis: To pray, begin with humility
Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated... Read more
Priest who served thousands in Peruvian highlands dies at 94
The Salesian founder of Operation Mato Grosso, a ministry of service and job training for low-income people in South America,... Read more
South Carolina lawmakers plan to advance pro-life bills
Several lawmakers in South Carolina have announced they will introduce pro-life bills in the state’s upcoming legislative session, set to... Read more
