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Chicago Catholic parents appeal to Vatican to keep school open

After the Archdiocese of Chicago closed St. Hubert Catholic School, parents are appealing to the Vatican, saying the school could still be viable.

Day of the Unborn Child celebrated today

Catholic bishops in various countries are joining the celebration by organizing events in defense of the lives of unborn children.

U.S. bishops hold ecumenical meeting with evangelicals for joint migration initiative

Bishop Brendan Cahill noted the importance of ecumenical approaches to “one of the most pressing issues of our time.”

Catholic bishops in Africa release final report addressing pastoral challenge of polygamy

SECAM has issued a 25-page final report addressing the pastoral challenge of polygamy across Africa, a direct response to a mandate given at the Synod on Synodality.

White House will proceed with mining project that will destroy site sacred to Native Americans

Native American advocates have been fighting the threatened obliteration of Oak Flat for several years.

Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Traditional Latin Mass faithful

In message to French bishops, Pope Leo XIV called for “concrete solutions” to heal divisions over the Mass.

Venerable Fulton Sheen beatification set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis

The announcement of the beatification Mass in Missouri fell on the the solemnity of the Annunciation, as Sheen “spent his life continuing the work of the Archangel Gabriel.”

Belgian radio station apologizes after smashing statues of Jesus, Blessed Mother

The video featuring the destruction of sacred images was "intended as a humorous piece," the station said.

Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans

The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight.

Australian bishop named to top Vatican legal post

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay as head of the Legislative Texts office.