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From a forgotten chapel to a national shrine: The enduring legacy of St. Anne d’Auray

According to historical accounts, a Breton farmer in 1624, followed an unexplained light that transformed a quiet village and established the only Church-approved apparition of St. Anne. 

Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes

The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.

Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’

The pope, addressing attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."

Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule

The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.

Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.

U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise

Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.

Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth

Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.

4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.

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.