Archive for May 1, 2015

Kayla Mueller. Photo courtesy of the Mueller Family.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Alan Holdren

'I find God in suffering': The gripping life and death of Kayla Mueller

Kayla Mueller, the young human rights activist who was killed earlier this year while being held hostage by ISIS, was... Read more

Ion Mihai Pacepa on Raul Castro's yacht in Cuba, 1974. Photo courtesy of Ion Mihai Pacepa.?w=200&h=150

Former Soviet spy: We created Liberation Theology

Espionage deep in the heart of Europe. Secrets in the KGB. Defection from a communist nation. Ion Mihai Pacepa has... Read more

Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Washington archdiocese lauds House vote to protect religious liberty – but it may not be enough

The House voted late Thursday night to formally disapprove of two laws which religious and pro-life organizations in the nation’s... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, June 28, 2013.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

San Fran archdiocese praises Catholic school teachers, rejects 'inflammatory' reports

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has stressed its “greatest admiration and respect” for those working in Catholic education, pledging to... Read more

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Six years after Notre Dame speech, Obama's 'common ground' claim questioned

Knights of Columbus head Carl Anderson questioned the Obama Administration’s policies in a speech at Notre Dame University, six years... Read more

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An aerial view of Washington Square in San Francisco on May 22, 2020.

Catholic school parent stabbed outside Mass celebrated by San Francisco archbishop

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24, 2024.

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

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Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

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UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

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