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Contemplative religious sisters are coming to this English diocese
The Diocese of Lancaster announced Friday that the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest, an... Read more
Expert 'shocked' at lack of awareness about online abuse
At the close of a Rome conference on child protection online, a leading expert in the field said that while... Read more
Spanish religious who help trafficking victims celebrate order's 75th anniversary
The Helpers of the Good Shepherd, an order of religious sisters dedicated to helping victims of sexual exploitation, drew praise... Read more
Recent rector of a Legionaries of Christ-run seminary fathered two children
The Legionaries of Christ announced Friday that Fr. Óscar Turrión, who was rector of the Pontifical International College Maria Mater... Read more
Religious, secular experts unite in call to protect child safety online
In a joint declaration on the need to protect youth on the internet, leaders and experts from various fields stressed... Read more
Threats force Catholic families out of their homes in Northern Ireland
A paramilitary hate group is behind threats that forced four Catholic families to flee their homes in Northern Ireland, authorities... Read more
Microsoft rep calls Catholic Church a key ally in protecting kids online
The head of Microsoft's office for online safety has said the Catholic Church is a key ally in the ongoing... Read more
Internet porn is the 'neon colosseum' of the digital age, expert says
It's well-known that in ancient Rome hundreds of thousands of people would to pile into the stacked layers of stone... Read more
Pope's Bangladesh, Burma trip to emphasize peace amid conflict
In November Pope Francis will visit Bangladesh and Burma, two developing countries in Asia, where he will bring a message... Read more
Dutch cardinal: Don't underestimate power of Catholics as a 'creative minority'
Despite the challenges of secularization, a Dutch Cardinal encouraged Catholics from his country and from all parts of the world... Read more
Iraqi nun: We pray for ISIS militants. It helps us forgive.
Three years ago, there were 73 nuns with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena living in Kurdistan. Since... Read more
Europe's bishops appeal to continent to recall its Christian roots
The annual gathering of the presidents of European episcopal conferences began Thursday with a strong appeal to the continent “not... Read more
After contentious Catalan secession vote, bishops plead for peace
Catholic leaders voiced pleas for peace after a Catalonian regional referendum vote on secession from Spain drew a strong police... Read more
Be sinners on a journey, not 'sitting sinners', Pope says
In his homily on Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be sinners on a journey, always working towards conversion... Read more
Pope tells people from all walks of life to give witness to the Gospel
On Sunday, Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to the cities of Cesena and Bologna, meeting with people from every... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Christians are called to be 'artisans' of reconciliation
During a conference on rebuilding Christian villages on the Plains of Nineveh, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
Euthanasia movement is weaker than it seems, expert says
A leading opponent of assisted suicide says that while the movement supporting euthanasia seems strong, the reality is that, at... Read more
For homeless woman, Rome trip proves that 'good things can happen'
After a long struggle with alcoholism and homelessness, Melanie Medina has turned her life around. She said that a recent... Read more
In latest Mercy Friday outing, Pope visits patients at neuro-rehab center
In a surprise visit on Friday, Pope Francis stopped by the Santa Lucia Foundation, a neuro-rehabilitation center in Rome. Read more
UK slammed for media portrayal of people with disabilities
A United Nations committee addressing the rights of disabled people has rebuked the U.K. for how people with disabilities are portrayed by... Read more
