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'Kullervo marches to war' by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931). Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Incest, suicide, and murder: What we can expect from Tolkien’s dark new story

Aug 19, 2015

By Kate Veik

A previously unpublished short story by J.R.R. Tolkien will release in the U.K. next week, and it promises to give... Read more

Photo courtesy of Sophia Institute Press.

EWTN forms new publishing group with Sophia Institute Press

Aug 18, 2015

Although EWTN Global Catholic Network already reaches over 250 million television households in 140 countries worldwide, they have decided to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1 2014.

Here's how one Catholic congressman is prepping for the Pope's US visit

Aug 18, 2015

By Matt Hadro

As the nation’s capital works to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. this fall, one Catholic congressman... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family.

Despite Iran deal proposal, American pastor remains imprisoned

Aug 18, 2015

Amid Congressional debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed Iran nuclear deal, family and friends of an imprisoned American are pleading... Read more

The role of friendship in helping young people with same-sex attraction

Aug 18, 2015

By Matt Hadro

True friendship is vital in helping young people who are struggling with same-sex attraction but trying to live a chaste... Read more

A gruesome accident, a powerful faith – one Catholic couple's story

Aug 18, 2015

By Mary Farrow

It was a cold December day in Nebraska, and Ashley Stevens was riding in a car with four other women.  Read more

Why is Christianity growing so quickly in mainland China?

Aug 17, 2015

By Carl Bunderson

Christianity is spreading rapidly in China, and it could be because of how well the faith fits in with modern... Read more

Killing sick people is not compassionate, New Mexico bishops affirm

Aug 17, 2015

It is in Christ that true compassion for the dying is found – not in assisted suicide, said the Catholic... Read more

UN flag outside the United Nations headquarters in New York.

UN development goals for 'reproductive health' likely to increase abortions worldwide

Aug 17, 2015

By Matt Hadro

The United Nations’ global development goals for the next 15 years still contain language that is all but certain to... Read more

The dark road to decriminalization: Why tolerating prostitution is dangerous

Aug 16, 2015

In a controversial new policy move, global human rights organization Amnesty International has announced that they support the worldwide decriminalization... Read more

The statue of Father McGivney is carried in procession at the conclusion of Mass at St. Mary's in New Haven. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.

Knights celebrate life of founder 125 years after his death

Aug 15, 2015

On Friday, hundreds of faithful gathered in New Haven, Conn. to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the death of Venerable... Read more

How the pill might be ruining your life

Aug 14, 2015

By Adelaide Mena, Michelle La Rosa

Depleted nutrient absorption. Long-term alterations in brain activity and ability to interact with the world. Changes in choice of mate.... Read more

What's destroying some Catholic marriages? The answer may surprise you

Aug 14, 2015

By Kate Veik

Of the countless Catholic couples who have come through Father T.G. Morrow's office in Washington D.C. for marriage counseling, two... Read more

Praying.

A voice missing from the synod: faithful Catholics with same-sex attraction

Aug 13, 2015

By Matt Hadro

When presenters addressed last year’s Synod of Bishops to discuss challenges facing the family, there was one group who voice... Read more

Colorado court gives no relief to baker who declined to serve gay wedding

Aug 13, 2015

A Colorado baker has lamented the Colorado Court of Appeals’ ruling handed down Thursday that he illegally discriminated when he... Read more

Latin Americans find post-abortion healing in Rachel’s Vineyard Hispanic outreach

Aug 12, 2015

Abortion strikes someone on such a personal level that it’s only natural that those seeking healing would want to express... Read more

Sleeping Baby by Vera Kratochvil (CC0 1.0).

Former technician: Planned Parenthood took baby organs without consent

Aug 12, 2015

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

The latest in a series of videos on Planned Parenthood features testimony from a former technician who says she worked... Read more

A 'Buzzfeed' you can believe in – ChurchPOP marks one remarkable year

Aug 11, 2015

Marking the first birthday of ChurchPOP, a site for shareable Christian fun and inspiration, founder and editor Brantly Millegan said... Read more

For Bishop Stika, Planned Parenthood videos show need to cherish humanity first

Aug 10, 2015

The videos of Planned Parenthood officials' involvement in the harvesting of organs from recently aborted babies shows an unadorned evil,... Read more

Gettysburg Address.

What do Pope Francis and Abraham Lincoln have in common?

Aug 10, 2015

Although Pope Francis will be new to the United States, visiting the country this autumn for the first time during... Read more