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Pope to World SIGNIS Congress: Embrace digital communication that promotes human dignity

The pope’s message was delivered by the apostolic nuncio in Rwanda during the opening ceremony of the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress to be held in Africa, taking place in Rwanda this week.

Archbishop Coakley reflects on ‘the virtue of patriotism’ at Knights of Columbus dinner

The archbishop of Oklahoma City drew a clear distinction between authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism.

4 facts to know about Ceuta, the Spanish border city in Africa

The Ceuta border separates two radically different socioeconomic realities.

Missouri voters reject income tax proposal after bishops warned of its effects on ‘most vulnerable’

Fully 83% of the state’s voters opposed the measure, which would have eliminated the individual income tax and replaced it with a heavier reliance on sales taxes.

Knights of Columbus welcomes more than 2,000 members to 144th Supreme Convention in Denver

At the convention, Knights and observers gathered for Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s presentation of the Knights’ annual report and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding Knights and councils.

Federal bankruptcy judge says abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to diocese

Parishes are often shielded from litigation during federal bankruptcy proceedings, but Judge Heather Cooper said they potentially constitute the “largest assets” in the Burlington Diocese.

Pilgrims returning from Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico robbed at gunpoint

“While it is true that, thank God, there were no serious injuries, let alone any loss of life, the lack of security on the highways of our country is deeply concerning,” Bishop Luis Lerma lamented.

Cash for baptisms: German diocese questions Catholic millionaire’s $550 offer

A wealthy Catholic investor near Munich is paying 500 euros for every baptism, and the Diocese of Augsburg is not entirely comfortable with it.

Study finds many young men feel lonely, disconnected, shut out of the American dream

More than 4 in 10 respondents agreed with the statement “I am inclined to think that I am a failure,” according to the Institute for Family Studies.

Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November

The pontiff accepted the invitation of the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries; it will be his first papal trip to Latin America.