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French Council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.

Nevada Catholic churches open doors amid northern Nevada wildfires

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

High-ranking Vatican official to meet with Putin’s adviser in Russia

With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a facilitator in bringing about a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Catholic conversions surge on college campuses, Hallow data shows

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years.

San Francisco archbishop urges new Nigerian priests to be ‘friends and fathers’ to their people

“The people of God must know that the priest is with them, that he is for them, and that he acts only with their best interest in mind,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone told 14 newly ordained priests.

Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland

The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug. 24.

Why the Church should promote religious tourism: An expert explains

An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of the work of shrines and pilgrimage routes to reach their full potential, both in terms of economic and spiritual benefits.

Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa

During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic.

‘An unborn child is a child’: Lawyer questions lack of empathy regarding pregnancy loss

Ecuadoran lawyer Pablo Proaño’s remarks followed the death due to a pregnancy complication of Stefano, the son of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and his wife, Lavinia Valbonesi.