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Pastor urges faithful to pray for vandal who defaced church: ‘That’s being a Christian’
Father Timothy Furlow offered prayers for the man who vandalized his church, saying: “What I really want is for him... Read more
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Biden administration tightening asylum system to stop national security threats
The Biden administration said a proposed rule will “enhance operational flexibility” and help the Department of Homeland Security. Read more
How the ‘miracle of the sun’ in Fátima helped to end an atheist regime
Oct. 13, 1917, marked the last Marian apparition in Fátima, a day on which thousands of people bore witness to... Read more
Louisiana parishioners stop teen armed with rifle from entering first Communion Mass
Quick action by alert parishioners and local police are credited with averting a tragedy at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church... Read more
Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray... Read more
Crown restored to Marian statue at Michigan parish after missing for 44 years
“It’s about time she got it back,” the sacristan said after finding the long-lost crown for the parish’s Immaculata statue... Read more
Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic quotes on the beauty of motherhood
Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood. Read more
‘The Chosen’ star Jonathan Roumie urges Catholic University grads to emulate Christ
Roumie headlined the commencement ceremony for CUA graduates held on the lawn of the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more
International summit on climate change to bring California, New York governors to the Vatican
The joint summit “From Climate Crisis To Climate Resilience,” will be held at the Vatican from May 15–17 at the... Read more
Bishops speak of ‘moral crisis’ before March for Life in Victoria, British Columbia
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller told the pro-life worshippers that they are “praying in a special way that reverence for... Read more
Apostolate champions care of creation and souls in support of Catholics in rural areas
Built on Archbishop Edwin O’Hara’s vision and philosophy of Catholic rural life, the apostolate continues his legacy of helping the... Read more
LEGO announces Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral set
LEGO announced on May 7 a Lego set of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral alongside a set of the Mona Lisa... Read more
Tabernacle untouched at Oklahoma parish hit by powerful tornado
Father Emmanuel Nduka, who pastors three local churches including St. Mary’s, told CNA that the tabernacle’s survival served as a... Read more
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Bishop Paprocki: Biden mocks Catholic faith by invoking Christ in pro-abortion message
Biden, who is the country’s second Catholic president, made the sign of the cross at an abortion rally in Tampa,... Read more
The best gift to give to our heavenly mother, according to St. John of Avila
Along with other saints, every May 10 the Church honors St. John of Avila, the patron saint of the Spanish... Read more
Thousands pack Ottawa’s Parliament Hill for 27th annual March for Life
Thousands of pro-lifers packed onto Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, with signs highlighting the right to life of the... Read more
Vatican opens photographic exhibition on effects of climate change
A photographic exhibition titled “Changes” opened this week in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, showcasing the effects of climate... Read more
New bishop ordained in Portland, Maine: A Franciscan shepherd for the people
Bishop James Ruggieri, 56, is known for driving a food truck to homeless people when he was a pastor in... Read more
South Carolina to ban sex-change treatments on minors
The “Help Not Harm” bill prohibits health providers from performing sex-change surgeries or hormonal treatments on minors. Read more
Nigeria diocese orders immediate closure of Catholic school after attack
The Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School after an... Read more
