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How Ashley Stricklin found the Catholic Church at her Baptist college
Ashley Stricklin says she had a typical Texan upbringing. She was raised a Southern Baptist in a town outside of... Read more
Pope Francis lands in Japan, where he once hoped to be a missionary
In a meeting with bishops in Tokyo Saturday, Pope Francis recalled his former desire to be a missionary to Japan,... Read more
Bolivian bishops: 'Enough violence! Enough death!'
The Bolivian bishops’ conference called for an end to violence, as protests continue in the wake of former president Evo... Read more
Proposed changes to US Commission on International Religious Freedom draw fire
With the current authorization for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expiring this year, proposed changes to the... Read more
Pa. Catholic conference: Gov. Wolf failed to protect 'humanity's most vulnerable lives' with Down syndrome abortion veto
Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf this week vetoed a bill that would have banned the abortion of children prenatally diagnosed with... Read more
Catholic politician kicked out of UK party over religious beliefs
Rob Flello was removed as a Liberal Democrat candidate for Parliament over his views on same-sex marriage and abortion. Read more
Trump asked to oppose funding amendment undermining Mexico City Policy
A group of pro-life leaders, including the US bishops’ pro-life chair, wrote Thursday to President Donald Trump urging him to... Read more
Boston seminary report: 'isolated incidents' but no 'culture of abuse'
An independent investigation into the Archdiocese of Boston’s St. John’s Seminary has found incidents of sexual misconduct but no seminary-wide... Read more
Missing Zanchetta not in 'rebellion' over court proceedings, spokesman claims
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has denied that he is avoiding a return to Argentina, where he is being prosecuted for “aggravated... Read more
Ban on elderly nun’s habit in retirement home went too far, French mayor says
An elderly nun in France has received an apology from a French mayor after retirement home staff wrongly rejected her,... Read more
Pope Francis in Thailand: Friendship with Jesus lights your path
Pope Francis told young people in Thailand Friday that the secret to happiness is to be deeply rooted in faith... Read more
How this Croatian cardinal saved thousands of Jewish lives
The story of Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac. Read more
Religious freedom a 'moral imperative,' pope tells leaders of major religions in Thailand
In a meeting with leaders of major religions in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of upholding human dignity... Read more
Pope to Thai bishops: Stand with the poor, the exploited
Pope Francis told bishops from Thailand and other countries in Asia Friday to stand with and intercede for their people,... Read more
Notre Dame conference to focus on call to lay leadership
A professor at the University of Notre Dame has offered his reflections on lay leadership in the Church, in preparation... Read more
Pope Francis asks priests, religious in Thailand to inculturate the Gospel
In a meeting with priests and religious in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis urged an inculturation of the Gospel which allows... Read more
China pressures Trump to veto bill of solidarity with Hong Kong protesters
After the US Congress passed a bill Wednesday showing solidarity with Hong Kong protesters, China threatened President Trump if he... Read more
Federal executions put on hold while court case moves forward
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction halting federal executions in the U.S., saying that a challenge to... Read more
Vatican officials: Swiss bank suspected of money laundering led to Pell conflict
The Holy See’s relationship with a disreputable Swiss bank triggered an internal dispute between the Secretariat of State and Vatican... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: The Church belongs to Christ
Following his election as president of the US bishops' conference, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has noted that what... Read more
