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Pope Francis meets members of the International Federation of Catholic Pharmacists on May 2, 2022, in the Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse.

Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee

May 2, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament. Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in a congress promoted by the Italian Society of Hospital Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services of Health Authorities at the Vatican, Oct. 14, 2021.

Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare

Oct 14, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more

Walgreens.

Arizona pharmacist under investigation after declining to fill abortion drug

Jun 26, 2018

An Arizona pharmacist is under investigation after refusing to fill a medical abortion prescription, citing ethical objections.  Read more

Prescription pills.

Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists

Jan 26, 2017

Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more

'An ominous sign' – Supreme Court refuses to hear Washington pharmacy case

Jun 28, 2016

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a conscience rights case raised by pro-life pharmacy owners came with a stark warning... Read more

Plan B.

Court: Family-run pharmacy must carry Plan B despite religious objections

Jul 24, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Owners of a pharmacy in Washington state must provide the morning-after contraceptive pill against their religious beliefs after a federal... Read more

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Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory    

Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne were guillotined for their faith on July 17, 1794.

Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the Vatican’s current doctrinal chief and principal drafter of ‘Fiducia Supplicans,’ is shown during the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican, Oct. 9, 2023.

One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir

Pope Francis speaks with young men during a general audience.

Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work

St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878).

Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch

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Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024.

As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis

An Ontario judge has acquitted Linda Gibbons, a 76-year-old Christian grandmother and pro-life activist who was charged with protesting within an “buffer zone” outside an abortion clinic.

Judge acquits 76-year-old Canadian pro-life activist 

Pope Francis meets political authorities, civil leaders, and diplomats in the Republican Palace in Baghdad on March 5, 2021.

Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq

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