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The Presentation of the Lord: A Symbol of the Messiah’s Embrace
On this day we remember when Mary and Joseph carried the infant Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the law.
Canadian Cardinal Lacroix Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
The archbishop of Quebec, Canada, Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, faces allegations in a class action lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
Doctrine of Faith Prefect Says Pope Francis Knew about His Book "Mystical Passion"
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a recent interview that Pope Francis previously knew of his Spanish-language book.
Here are 5 Catholic Practices to Help Strengthen Your Faith Life in 2024
In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen your faith can be transformative.
Pope Francis Urges Humanitarian Response to Darien Migration Tragedy
“We need the joint effort of the most directly affected countries and the international community to prevent this tragic reality,” Pope Francis said.
"Groundbreaking" Gene-editing Therapy Receives Thumbs up from Catholic Bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Fact or fiction? 9 Popular Myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico.
"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.
40 Countries to Participate in Men’s Rosary on October 7
The initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations on different dates.
UK court orders forced abortion for disabled Nigerian woman
A British judge has authorized doctors to perform an abortion on a pregnant Catholic woman with developmental disabilities and a mood disorder, despite the objections of the woman’s mother and the woman herself. The woman is 22 weeks pregnant.
African fertility rates are falling - but not fast enough for some Western groups
Despite recent disparaging Western commentary on high African birth rates, fertility rates on the continent are normal when viewed in the context of development, new data analysis from the Institute for Family Studies shows.
