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Vatican delegation in Iran discuss human rights with Muslim leaders
A Vatican delegation traveled to Tehran this week to discuss opportunities for Catholics and Muslims to serve humanity together. Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Disagreements escalate over Notre-Dame rebuilding project
Tensions are reportedly running high between French authorities overseeing the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, as they create plans... Read more
Church in Mexico hails election of Archbishop Gomez as USCCB president
Bishop Alfonso Gerardo Miranda Guardiola, auxiliary bishop of Monterrey, has welcomed the election of Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more
Planned Parenthood launches web tool to promote abortion clinics
Planned Parenthood is already the largest abortion provider in the U.S., and its new web tool aims to direct more... Read more
Analysis: The USCCB 'abortion debate,' and what came after
On Tuesday, 69 U.S. bishops voted against the inclusion of a paragraph in a letter they plan to soon publish.... Read more
Statement of 11 nations opposes 'reproductive rights' focus of Nairobi Summit
On the sidelines of the Nairobi Summit, the US and 10 other nations delivered a joint statement Thursday indicating their... Read more
Catholic identity carefully guarded at CRS, bishop says
Adhering to Church teaching is a priority for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and policies are in place to ensure it... Read more
Congressional committee examines state pro-life measures
A House of Representatives committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to investigate restrictions on abortion clinics passed in pro-life... Read more
'We need to become an evangelizing Church,' says new USCCB VP
Archbishop Vigneron was elected vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday after a third-ballot run-off. Read more
Pope Francis: Tech companies have a responsibility to protect children
In a speech to the head of major global tech companies, Pope Francis said Thursday that protecting children from evils... Read more
Pope’s cousin, a Salesian missionary, to join papal entourage in Thailand
Salesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis’ second cousin who has been a missionary in Thailand for over 50 years,... Read more
Pope Francis urges dialogue in face of ongoing jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750... Read more
Pope Francis names Spanish Jesuit head of Vatican's economy secretariat
Pope Francis Nov. 14 appointed Spanish Jesuit Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy,... Read more
CRS provides relief to Bangladeshis affected by Cyclone Bulbul
After the dissipation of Cyclone Bulbul, Catholic organizations have provided aid to the victims in Bangladesh, and assessed the immediate... Read more
Hong Kong protesters arrested at Catholic church
Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have continued to escalate into violence, with many apparent incidents of forceful police tactics, including... Read more
Ohio bill would target proposal on abortion reversal notification
Two Democratic lawmakers in Ohio have introduced legislation that would prohibit the state from requiring doctors to provide patients with... Read more
Daytime vandalization of Irish Carmelite monastery shocks locals
A group broke into an Irish Carmelite monastery during the daytime, vandalized its chapel and shouted slurs at the elderly... Read more
Bishop DiMarzio denies allegations of sexual abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn is rejecting an allegation that he sexually molested a minor in the 1970s, calling it... Read more
US reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases could go live by February
A national third-party reporting system for allegations of abuse, neglect, or misconduct against bishops could be activated by February 2020,... Read more
