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‘Fidelity Month’ event explores what binds Americans together ahead of 250th anniversary

Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.

Fate of St. Teresa of Ávila’s left hand to be determined in coming months

The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.

Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill

On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.

Fact check: Did Iceland really ‘eradicate’ Down syndrome in that country?

A viral online controversy revived the claim that Iceland aborts nearly every baby with Down syndrome; Catholic sources on the ground and Iceland's own data point to a more complicated reality.

Prague cathedral inaugurates new organ in rare ‘awakening’ ceremony

During the inauguration, Prague's archbishop performed an unusual rite of “awakening” the new organ, addressing the instrument and asking it to fill the cathedral with music.

America at 250: U.S. bishop calls on Catholics to lead renewal

Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is urging Catholics to reflect on the nation’s blessings and shortcomings while renewing their commitment to faith, human dignity, and the common good.

Appeals court rules Seton Hall University does not have to disclose entirety of sex abuse report

The school has fought against the release of the report detailing its handling of abuse allegations connected to Theodore McCarrick.

Ohio Gov. DeWine urges state to abolish death penalty, says there is no ‘moral justification’ for it

The Legislature "can leave it up to a vote of the people" if it does not want to abolish capital punishment outright, the governor said.

Ukraine advocate says cathedral bombing reflects broader campaign against Christianity

“This is certainly deliberate,” Ukraine Freedom Project Founder Steven Moore said of the attack on the historic 11th-century Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

Church in European Union calls for preserving outer space as the common heritage of humanity

A conference organized by the Catholic Church emphasized the need to address issues of growing concern as nations and private actors are increasingly involved in space exploration and activities.