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Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape, kidnapping charges
Judge approves New York diocese’s bankruptcy settlement
Bishops discuss abortion, immigration concerns ahead of inauguration
New cardinals from 17 nations are called to build Church unity
New papal preacher: Don’t be closed to change
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus
Christmas celebratory again in Holy Land amid ongoing war
Notre Dame shines bright as Catholics prepare for ‘grande réouverture’
Youth conference is part concert, liturgy, classroom, fun, but God is at center of it all
El Salvador charges ex-president for 1989 killing of Jesuits
Nation and world briefs
Dioceses should commemorate their own saints each year, pope says
Pope says he’ll canonize Blesseds Acutis, Frassati next year
The poor cannot keep waiting for justice, solidarity, pope says
Pope picks Chicago priest to oversee ecology center at papal villa
Catholic groups merge events for pro-life youth rally before March for Life
Love makes individuals and the world better, pope says
Don’t antagonize the elderly, pope says in grandparents’ day message
U.S. bishops’ assembly focuses on the heart of Jesus after Church events, election year
Pope names New Mexico pastor as bishop of Byzantine Catholic eparchy in Phoenix
Oakland Diocese files Chapter 11 plan to settle abuse claims
Knights of Columbus exceeds $100 million in support for vocations
DePaul University president ‘appalled’ by attack on two Jewish students on campus
On All Souls, pope prays at graves of children, miscarried infants
What’s the future of synodality after the synod?
Milwaukee archbishop retires; pope names Chicago auxiliary as successor
In response to ‘black mass,’ thousands join Atlanta procession devoted to Eucharist
US bishops’ upcoming assembly expected to look at lay ministries, hold key committee elections
‘Respect Life’ novena highlights gift of life, need for protection
Ukrainian pilgrims gather at Lourdes to pray for peace
Displaced Christians in Lebanon wait for ‘miracle to end this misery’
LA Archdiocese to develop unused buildings for affordable housing
Pope Francis to declare 14 new saints on World Mission Sunday
Pope and Zelenskyy discuss repatriation of Ukrainian captives
World Mission Sunday reminds Catholics of global connections, priest says
Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund
March for Life unveils 2025 theme: ‘Every Life: Why We March’
Amid Helene’s destruction, survivors need prayer, support and love, says Tennessee bishop
Rosary pilgrimage in nation’s capital unites thousands in love for Mary
Hot-button issues raised by Vatican synod called ‘a mechanism’ to understand synodal method
Pope Francis appoints auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Joliet, Ill.
New texts for eucharistic adoration, Communion outside Mass aim to promote unity
Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene devastates western North Carolina
Churches shelter people escaping violence in Lebanon
A record 180,000 motorcyclists have their helmets blessed at Fátima shrine
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn’t judge it supernatural
Novena for mental health seeks healing, awareness, action
Pope calls escalation of conflict in Middle East ‘unacceptable’
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy