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Catholics with special needs ‘show us the face of Christ,’ says Burbidge
Catholics with special needs are a central part of “who we are and what we do” as a community, Bishop... Read more
HHS allocates $33m previously meant for Planned Parenthood
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that is allocating $33.6 million in Title X funding previously... Read more
Vatican prosecutors conduct raid on Secretariat of State offices
Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial... Read more
How this convert 'fell in love with Jesus' through the Byzantine Catholic Church
The scandals, she said, are opportunities to pray for Church leaders who have “fallen away, because there's so much responsibility... Read more
Churches often have 'best way forward' for helping inmates, Betsy DeVos says
The Secretary of Education said on Monday that churches are among the institutions with the best solutions for using education... Read more
Family questions criteria after euthanization of Canadian man
After Alan Nichols' death by voluntary euthanasia at a British Columbia hospital in July, his family have questioned the imprecision... Read more
Independent report released on New York archdiocese abuse response
An independent reviewer for the Archdiocese of New York has found overall compliance with proper protocols for reports of sexual... Read more
Amid Hong Kong protests, Beijing cracks down on some Chinese Catholics
The persecution of Catholics in mainland China is increasing after prominent Catholic figures in Hong Kong continue to speak out... Read more
After 15 months, Missionary of Charity accused of child trafficking granted bail
A religious sister with the Missionaries of Charity has been released on bail 25 months after her arrest. She is... Read more
Illinois bill would ban government travel to pro-life states
An Illinois state representative has introduced legislation to prevent government employees from traveling to states which have enacted pro-life legislation.... Read more
DOJ backs Archdiocese of Indianapolis over firing of teacher for gay marriage
The Justice Department said on Friday that the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is protected by the First Amendment in its request that... Read more
Pope Francis: Love children and the elderly, or expect the sadness of ‘demographic winter’
In his morning homily at the Vatican’s Santa Marta guesthouse, Pope Francis said Monday that the vibrant presence of elderly... Read more
Cardinal Nichols: John Henry Newman calls Catholics to be 'missionary disciples'
The leading English bishop said Sunday that Blessed John Henry Newman offers an important witness for the Catholic Church in... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Fr. James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis met Monday with Fr. James Martin, SJ, in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis institutes day to promote knowledge and love of scripture
Pope Francis Monday declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God in... Read more
Cardinal Sarah reflects on the meaning of the priesthood
Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in... Read more
At Mass for Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis says world is increasingly elitist
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Sunday with a message that the world is... Read more
Online Japanese Catholics are looking for a digital shepherd
In the age of mass communication, the Catholic Church is finding previously unimagined opportunities for evangelization – namely, over the... Read more
Abortion rights activists try to burn Mexico City cathedral
Amid a demonstration Saturday urging the legalisation of abortion, activists tried to set fire to the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. Read more
The Pope appoints pontifical commissioner for the Heralds of the Gospel
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, Archbishop Emeritus of Aparecida, as pontifical commissioner for the Heralds of the... Read more
