Catholic death penalty abolition group condemns ‘regressive’ spate of executions
World Day Against the Death Penalty is Oct. 10.
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Mexican priest considered protector of the unborn beatified
Father Moisés Lira Serafin has been beatified in a ceremony at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in his native Mexico, where he is beloved as a protector of … Learn More
On his feast day: 13 facts about St. Padre Pio to know and share
One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest, and mystic. His tomb … Learn More
World Day of Migrants and Refugees emphasizes the importance of walking with our brothers and sisters in need
The Catholic Church observes the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the last Sunday of September each year.
March for Life organization names Jennie Bradley Lichter as new leader
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund named Jennie Bradley Lichter as its new president-elect Sept. 12, and announced its current president Jeanne Mancini, will leave the role following … Learn More
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins … Learn More
Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata on Sept. 17
It was 800 years ago that St. Francis received the appearance of the bodily wounds of Christ’s crucifixion.
Chaplain at sea: Retired Iowa diocesan priest ministers to the faithful on cruises
DAVENPORT, Iowa — When the sea is rocky, distributing Communion during Mass aboard a cruise ship can be challenging, but Father Bill Reynolds maintains a steady presence. The retired priest … Learn More
CEO of 9/11-related foundation reflects on service to first responders, vets, families
The passage of 23 years has only strengthened Frank Siller’s resolve that first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the soldiers lost in the war that followed will … Learn More
Federal appeals court upholds Title IX exemption for religious schools
A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of granting a Title IX exemption for religious post-secondary institutions that receive federal funding. A group of students who identify … Learn More