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Poverty, environment, economy – it's all about the human person, Holy See tells UN
Global efforts to fight poverty, protect the environment and make decisions about the economy must all be connected by the... Read more
What is the future of marriage? First we have to look at its history, author says
June's Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which mandated recognition of same-sex marriages across the United States, was largely recognized by both... Read more
Chicago shrine seeks help to rebuild after devastating fire
This morning the Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in Chicago launched an online restoration fund following Wednesday's fire... Read more
How the Catholic Church is fighting loan sharks in Texas
Lenders charging exorbitant rates on payday loans in Arlington, Texas have a new force to contend with in their fight... Read more
New movement hopes to share the reality of marriage
A new group called the Marriage Reality Movement aims to help Catholics and others renew the vision of marriage in... Read more
Religious leaders, scholars ask Obama to declare ISIS violence a genocide
More than 100 religious leaders, scholars, and human rights advocates signed a letter Monday asking President Obama to formally declare... Read more
What was JPII's secret to inspiring the youth? His mere presence, secretary says
Ahead of next year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, the long-time secretary for Pope John Paul II explained how the... Read more
A triumph through remarkable trial - the story of one Catholic athlete
Remembering the words spoken by then-five year-old Valeria Tkacik still gives her mother, Anne, goose bumps. Read more
Here's what it was like when Pope Francis visited the homeless in DC
Pope Francis’ visit to homeless men and women in Washington, D.C., was “life-changing,” said the head of Catholic Charities in... Read more
Despite objections, Calif. governor signs assisted-suicide bill
After months of debate and strong opposition, California governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into a law a bill enabling... Read more
This Catholic healthcare group is being sued for refusing to provide abortions
Trinity Health Corporations, one of the largest Catholic health care operations in America, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit... Read more
'You are not alone' - Oregon bishops, priests support a community in shock
In the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, members of a local Catholic parish... Read more
Dating apps could be leading to a rise in STDs – and Tinder isn't happy about it
A new billboard linking dating apps with an increase in sexually transmitted disease rates spurred one app – Tinder –... Read more
In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom
Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more
Man up! Phoenix bishop encourages, challenges Catholic men in new letter
Calling on all Christian men to take a stand in the Church’s spiritual battle, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix asked... Read more
Stop 'corporate welfare' for Planned Parenthood, pro-life Democrats say
The House on Tuesday passed a bill allowing states to withhold Medicaid funds from health care providers that perform abortions. Read more
Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage
In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more
What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem
Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit
For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more
