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South Korean diocese says remains of first Catholic martyrs recovered
The mortal remains of the first three Korean Catholic martyrs have been recovered more than two centuries after their deaths, announced the Diocese of Jeonju.
Supreme Court rules against blocking Texas’ 6-week abortion ban
In a late-night decision Sept. 1, the Supreme Court ruled against blocking a Texas law banning abortions at six weeks of pregnancy.
Biden on ending U.S. presence in Afghanistan: ‘It was time to end this war’
President Joe Biden said the decision to end 20 years of U.S. military presence in Afghanistan on Aug. 31 came down to limiting further loss of American lives in a place where the country no longer had vital interests.
Pope addresses Vatican reforms aimed at curbing corruption, abuse
While financial reforms in the Vatican are progressing steadily, cases involving corruption and malfeasance in the Eternal City are “a disease that we relapse into,” Pope Francis said.
Indiana Catholic takes part in national ‘Biking for Babies’ ride
This is the way Emily Mastronicola dreamed it would be.
After Afghanistan withdrawal, pope denounces attempts to impose democracy
In his first interview since undergoing surgery in July, Pope Francis criticized the Western attempts to impose democracy on other countries in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan.
Dioceses emerge from Hurricane Ida’s wrath as others prepare to help
Catholic Charities in and around the areas of Louisiana and Mississippi affected by Hurricane Ida — one of the most powerful storms to hit the continental U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 — are collecting donations as they prepare to help with the yet-unknown damage caused by the late August storm.
Diaspora and disease: Pope will face pressing issues on next trip abroad
Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Hungary and Slovakia could prove to be among his most challenging visits at a time when distrust in government authorities and the looming threat of the delta variant are leading the headlines.
Improving from COVID-19, Cardinal Burke grateful for medical staff, prayers
Cardinal Raymond L. Burke thanked health care workers as well as people who have been praying for him as he continues his recovery from COVID-19.
Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God’s mercy
With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.