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12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress
Some of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in... Read more
10 things to know about the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador
The theme of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress is “Fraternity to Heal the World.” Read more
Knights of Columbus covers Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine pending sex abuse investigation
The Knights of Columbus used a paper cover to temporarily cloak artwork created by Father Marko Rupnik at the National... Read more
Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria
“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their... Read more
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse
Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, a member of the Council of Cardinals that advises Pope Francis, had been accused of abusing... Read more
Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a... Read more
Australian bishop hails U.S. Eucharistic Congress as model for global Catholic renewal
The Sydney auxiliary bishop, observing the Indianapolis event, sees it as inspiration for Australia’s hosting of the 2028 International Eucharistic... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic advocates new pro-life penal code
The bill has been sent to a special committee for in-depth study and possible modifications before possible passage in a... Read more
‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says
Those who knew the Maryland native in her youth while she attended Catholic schools describe her as being a bright,... Read more
5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle... Read more
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Many parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis. Read more
New Hampshire becomes latest state to restrict sex-change surgeries for minors
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that limits doctors performance of sex-change surgeries on minors. Read more
First ordinations take place in Nicaraguan diocese since exile of Bishop Álvarez
One priest and seven deacons were ordained July 20 by the president of the Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference in the Matagalpa... Read more
18 states back Indiana teacher’s religious liberty lawsuit in transgender pronoun dispute
The Republican coalition, co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals... Read more
Federal court rules in favor of Colorado church blocked from running homeless shelter
Town officials had blocked the ministry, saying that housing people on church grounds violated zoning laws. Read more
Church leaders praise Pakistan amendment raising legal age for marriage of Christians
Pakistan’s National Assembly unanimously approved the raising of the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 earlier this month. Read more
Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more
Packed adoration chapel at National Eucharistic Congress overflows with devotion to Jesus
Located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center, the historic church became home base for many attendees. Read more
Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church
A recent Cardus study says young Catholics are twice as likely as their senior counterparts to attend religious services at... Read more
Thousands expected at annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima Aug.... Read more
