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US bishops conference approves project funding for Africa, Eastern Europe
Subcommittees at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have approved more than $6 million for pastoral projects in Africa and... Read more
Embryo gene-editing poses inescapable ethical problems, critic says
Genetic editing of human embryos, even in special circumstances, ignores the complex ethical problems related to creating and destroying human... Read more
Is this cross-shaped WWI memorial unconstitutional?
A petition has been submitted to the United States Supreme Court as part of an appeal to prevent the destruction... Read more
Don’t let Philadelphia shut down Catholic foster agency, appeal says
The City of Philadelphia is selectively targeting religious foster agencies that cannot place children with same-sex couples, and a federal... Read more
Oregon Catholic school leader charged with embezzling $50K
A former advancement director at a Catholic school in Oregon has been charged with embezzling more than $50,000 from the... Read more
Missionaries of Charity express sorrow over scandal, openness to just inquiry
The superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said Tuesday the congregation is “deeply saddened and grieved” by the alleged... Read more
Will this young Italian mother be made a saint? Canonization cause gets underway
A formal call for testimony has been issued, the first step of an investigation into the possible sainthood of Chiara... Read more
Chicago workshop seeks to expand immigrant-led ministry nationwide
A five-day training session in the Archdiocese of Chicago last week gathered leaders from across the country to learn about... Read more
India to investigate Missionaries of Charity childcare homes after scandal
India's Ministry of Women and Child Development announced Monday that it has instructed states to inspect all childcare homes run... Read more
Kavanaugh’s friends describe man of humility, service, faith
Long-time friends and associates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say he is a sincere Catholic, committed to living the... Read more
'Weeping' statue of Mary investigated by N.M. diocese
A New Mexican diocese is investigating a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that some Catholics say has been “weeping”... Read more
Holy See hopes UN migration agreement will defend human dignity
The Vatican’s representative at the United Nations expressed hope that a new UN agreement on best practices for international migration... Read more
Overturning ‘Roe’ no ‘magic bullet,’ NY archdiocese lawyer says
The Director of Public Policy for the Archdiocese of New York has said that overturning the Roe vs. Wade Supreme... Read more
Our Lady of Mount Carmel aids in spiritual warfare, bishop says
The Blessed Virgin Mary aids Catholics in spiritual warfare, the bishop of Lincoln, Neb., told a monastery of Carmelite nuns... Read more
Tenn. bishops speak out against executions
The bishops of Tennessee issued a letter to the state’s governor Friday, encouraging him to halt upcoming executions expected to... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis unexpectedly celebrates Vatican wedding
Pope Francis surprised wedding guests Saturday when he unexpectedly celebrated a marriage being held at a small chapel in the... Read more
Read Vatican guide to consecrated virginity with discernment, canonist says
A new Vatican instruction on the role of consecrated virginity has drawn criticism from an American group, which says that... Read more
Federal appeals court sides with Texas bishops in privacy case
A federal court of appeals sided with the Texas Catholic bishops in a July 15 ruling blocking a request from... Read more
Love is the heart of doctrine on family, Pope Francis says
In a message to Antillean youth, Pope Francis said love is the core of the Church's doctrine on the family,... Read more
A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, Pope Francis says
By virtue of their Baptism, every Catholic is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ – a mission which... Read more
