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The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

Apr 25, 2024

The International Pro-Life Flag will not fly over Toronto Catholic schools this May after the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees voted against a trustee’s motion.

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Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

Apr 25, 2024

A police spokesman confirmed that they obtained the warrant as part of the investigation into “numerous complaints of child sexual abuse” against the archdiocese.

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UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Apr 25, 2024

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales followed the Vatican’s lead in their April 24 statement “Intricately Woven by the Lord.”

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

Apr 25, 2024

A source from the Vatican Secretariat of State told CNA this week that “a formal invitation has arrived from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.”

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

Apr 25, 2024

Nearly two months ago, the priests featured on the Spanish-language talk show voluntarily suspended the program after a firestorm over one priest’s remarks.

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

Apr 25, 2024

Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist inside the basilica.

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Apr 24, 2024

Father Augusto Meloni Navarro urged prayers for the soul of Ana Estrada, the first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru.

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

Apr 24, 2024

The vote comes after Democrats launched several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the pro-life law.

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Divided Supreme Court hears emergency room abortion case: DOJ vs. Idaho’s pro-life law

Apr 24, 2024

The crux of the case focuses on whether Idaho’s Defense of Life Act conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).

Arsonists burn down homes of Egypt’s beleaguered Christians

Apr 24, 2024

Muslim extremists set on fire several homes of Christians in Minya, a province in southern Egypt, in a continuation of anti-Christian violence. 

Oklahoma attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt execution of condemned convict

Apr 24, 2024

Since Richard Glossip’s initial conviction, two independent investigations have uncovered serious problems with his trial.

End-of-life resources help Catholics ‘finish life faithfully’

Apr 24, 2024

Aging with Dignity announced this month the release of “Finishing Life Faithfully,” a booklet that “makes complex end-of-life decisions easier.”