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Overturn of burkini ban does not end France's cultural debate
The lifting of a controversial burkini ban in one beach town along the French Riviera may signal an end to... Read more
Firefighters sent by Pope rescue 3-old-boy after earthquake
A group of Holy See firefighters sent by Pope Francis to an earthquake-devastated town in Italy rescued a three-year-old boy... Read more
The powerful story of a nun who survived Italy's earthquake
Sister Marjana Lleshi awoke in the early hours of Wednesday morning to the violent shaking of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed 250 people, devastating several towns in... Read more
Earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support
While the number of victims of the earthquake that hit central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday climbs, the... Read more
In UK, abortion clinic inspections have consequences
British inspectors have barred some abortions at Marie Stopes International due to concerns about safety and informed consent for abortion. Read more
Reflections on Mother Teresa from her 'Apostle of the Rosary'
Women’s rights activist Reggie Littlejohn is known for her fierce work fighting forced abortion and gendercide in China, often through... Read more
A look at the crisis of the Church in Germany
The plummeting number of priestly vocations in the Catholic Church in Germany is raising questions about the roots of the... Read more
What's it like to be a persecuted Christian? This exhibit shows you
A teddy bear, a diploma, a menu – items owned, achieved and touched by Christians who were brutally killed in... Read more
Cardinal Marx faces accusations over handling of alleged abuse case
Accusations have been raised in a number of German media that Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising failed to... Read more
Soldiers from six nations join Marian peace pilgrimage in Poland
Representatives from the United States military joined troops from five other countries in a walk for peace in Poland last... Read more
Number of German priest ordinations plummets to new low
Never before have so few Catholic priests been ordained in the Church in Germany: a total of 58 men joined... Read more
For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries
Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more
Lourdes increased its security for the Assumption
The popular pilgrimage site at Lourdes, France beefed up its security Monday for the Solemnity of the Assumption. Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
Muslims who interpret Quran peacefully 'find a strong ally' in the Church
A Vatican bishop spoke out last week stressing that while few Muslims are terrorists, there are passages in the Quran... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Assisi again this year? This imam says yes.
If a prominent imam is right, Pope Francis will visit Assisi Sept. 19 for a major international interreligious meeting. Read more
Campaign will help 1,000 seminarians in honor of murdered French priest
A Catholic charity is launching a campaign to support the studies of 1,000 seminarians around the world in honor of... Read more
The little-known Catholicism of a 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star
Clarence Gilyard is the seasoned Hollywood actor who kicked major bad-guy posterior as Chuck Norris' gun-slinging, karate-kicking deputy James Trivette... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis visits convents on his day off
In keeping with his spontaneous personality, Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to two convents north of Rome. Read more
Irish bishop of Bloody Sunday fame remembered for his peaceful witness
After his death in hospital Monday morning, Bishop Emeritus Edward Daly of Derry's ministry advocating for peace during the Troubles... Read more
