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Ukrainian faith leaders say if Russia prevails, religious freedoms would be curtailed
If Russian President Vladimir Putin prevails in his invasion of Ukraine, religious freedom in the country would be curtailed, Ukrainian faith leaders said at a recent event at the United States Institute of Peace.
Pope calls for ‘contextual theology’ that responds to modern questions
Calling for a major push toward developing a “fundamentally contextual theology, capable of reading and interpreting the Gospel in the conditions in which men and women live each day,” Pope Francis has approved new statutes for the Pontifical Theological Academy.
Catholic Charities reacts to ‘disturbing’ online threats to staff over migration work
Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church in the United States, responded Oct. 31 to “disturbing” recent remarks by a social media influencer threatening its staff.
U.S. bishops object to inclusion of abortion in proposed federal sexual harassment guidance
The U.S. Catholic bishops and other religious organizations have argued that the way the rule defines “pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions” to include abortion could result in pro-life views leading to a harassment charge.
Learn about the lives of saints, be moved by their examples, pope says
Holiness is a gift everyone receives with baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with the help of the saints in heaven, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
Violence in Holy Land shows need to support local Christians, cardinal says
As leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem prepared to meet in Rome, the explosion of violence between Israel and Hamas highlighted the importance of their prayers and their material support for local Christians, leaders of the order said.
Ouija boards ‘dangerous, dangerous’ tools of evil that deny God’s love, say Catholic experts
The real-life case of possession that inspired William Peter Blatty’s 1971 book (and 1973 film) “The Exorcist” began with the use of a Ouija board.
World Series sparks jaunty wager between Arizona, Texas Catholic Charities directors
With the series now at 2-1 in favor of Texas, fans in both Texas and Arizona — including Catholics — are mobilizing in support of their teams.
‘Your prayer gives me strength,’ pope says, asking for prayers in November
Pope Francis regularly asks people to pray for him, and in October he jokingly told a group of nuns why: “This job is not easy; in fact, it’s a bit bothersome.”
After mass shooting, Maine parish becomes hub of healing
A Maine parish has become a hub of healing as its community grapples with a devastating mass shooting.