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After religious liberty win, judge orders payment to Catholic Benefits Association
A federal judge has ordered that $718,000 in compensation be paid to the Catholic Benefits Association after its successful religious... Read more
'Natural cycles' fertility app gets FDA approval to prevent pregnancy
The FDA has approved a fertility-tracking app that boasts a lower unintended pregnancy rate than the pill, without the side... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley apologizes for missed letter on McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has issued an apology for not seeing a 2015 letter to his office, which detailed... Read more
Pope likely to meet with abuse victims in Dublin
Pope Francis is likely to meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse later this week, a papal spokesman announced on... Read more
Nicaragua's political tensions need our prayers, US archbishop says
Americans need to pray for peace in Nicaragua as the country faces continuing political tensions, violence and attacks on churches,... Read more
Cardinal Tobin denies knowledge of 'gay subculture' in Newark
In an Aug. 17 letter to the priests of Newark, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has said he has not been told... Read more
Welcoming pope's letter on abuse, head of US bishops pledges action
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ letter to all the... Read more
Bishop who ministered to indigenous Peruvians dies at 84
The bishop emeritus of Callao, Peru died Sunday at the Deusto Passionist community in Bilbao, Spain, where he had resided... Read more
Pope calls entire Church to pray and fast after clerical sex abuse revelations
Pope Francis called Monday for every member of the Catholic Church to pray and fast in penance for the evil... Read more
How a teen who fought a tumor showed 'you can be holy living your daily life'
A young woman whose cause for sainthood is being considered by the Church demonstrated by her life that “you can... Read more
Wuerl cancels World Meeting of Families appearance
The Archbishop of Washington has cancelled his scheduled participation at the Church’s World Meeting of Families, which will be held... Read more
In Australia, Christian Brothers sex abuse settlement a first after lawsuit limits end
The Christian Brothers have reached a settlement with a dying 74-year-old Australian man for physical and sexual abuse he suffered... Read more
Bishop Morlino: 'Homosexual subculture' is source of 'devastation' in the Church
In response to recent sexual abuse crises, the Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, has said that the Catholic Church must renew... Read more
Dan Burke appointed president, COO of EWTN News
EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Friday that Daniel Burke has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News,... Read more
After welcoming pro-lifers, Missouri Democrats quickly backtrack
Missouri Democratic leaders have voted to remove language acknowledging different views of abortion from their party platform, drawing criticism from... Read more
Appeals court protects Texas bishops' communications in abortion case
The privacy and religious freedom of Texas bishops and other religious groups was upheld by the Court of Appeals for... Read more
New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests
Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more
Does the Pa. grand jury report mean changes for statutes of limitations?
Following a major grand jury report on past sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania, discussions continue over whether... Read more
Beloved Texas priest asks for prayers after ALS diagnosis
Fr. Stephen Jasso said he knew something was wrong this past February, about two months after retiring as the pastor... Read more
'Shame and sorrow' – Holy See responds to Pennsylvania report
The Holy See on Thursday denounced sexual abuse and called for accountability for both perpetrators and leaders who covered up... Read more
