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Second Catholic president causes some to celebrate, gives others anxiety
As Joe Biden was inaugurated as president of the United States Jan. 20, some U.S. Catholics rejoiced while others feared more access to abortion under his leadership.
Novena, day of prayer counter abortion with culture of life
As the nation marks nearly five decades of legalized abortion, Archbishop Nelson Pérez is inviting faithful to join two national prayer initiatives to protect human life.
Chaldean Catholics in Iraq praying that pope visit will be possible
Despite security concerns and questions about the making such a trip in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholics in Iraq are praying and hoping the planned March visit will occur.
Cardinal Pell: Vatican financial reform making ‘massive’ progress
Pope Francis' efforts to reform the Vatican's finances, such as removing financial assets from the control of the Secretariat of State, would bring much-needed accountability, said the former prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy.
Christians must show world what journey to unity looks like, pope says
Pope Francis said unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division. God, on the other hand, "has another way. He takes us as we are, different, sinners and always nudges us toward unity."
Pope urges nations to create a world free from nuclear arms
Marking the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons coming into force Jan. 22, Pope Francis urged nations to work toward a world free from nuclear arms. More than 13,000 such weapons are held by nine countries.
Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity
In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his "whole soul" to bring the United States together, and he pleaded with Americans to similarly take up this cause.
Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Pope Francis prayed that God would guide President Biden's "efforts to foster understanding, reconciliation and peace" in the U.S. "and among the nations of the world in order to advance the universal common good."
USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation
As Joe Biden prepared to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, hoped the incoming administration "will work with the church" to address the "factors that are driving abortion and discouraging families."
Vatican revokes arrest warrant against woman linked to finance scandal
The extradition request to Italy for financial analyst Cecilia Marogna, hired as a consultant to a cardinal accused of embezzlement, was dropped so that she may face a trial at the Vatican.