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Judge dismisses wrongful death suit filed on behalf of aborted baby
A judge in Alabama has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a six-week old aborted baby. Read more
JPII Institute VP suggests compromise on university restructuring
The vice-president of the Pontifical Institute John Paul II in Rome has proposed a compromise between the university administrators implementing... Read more
Solidarity is strong in the Church in Madagascar, priest says
Later this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Sartain of Seattle for medical reasons
Pope Francis Tuesday accepted the resignation of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, who will be succeeded by Archbishop Paul... Read more
Pope Francis condemns euthanasia as utilitarianism, not freedom
Euthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it... Read more
What does a just economy look like? One bishop reflects
The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development called on Catholics to reflect this Labor... Read more
Do not act with tyranny towards God's creation, Pope Francis says
In a message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make simple... Read more
USCCB issues 9th mass shooting statement of 2019
The U.S. bishops’ conference Sunday issued a statement in response to the Aug. 31 Texas shooting spree that left 5... Read more
Maine teens hike 70 miles in pilgrimage of prayer to end addiction and depression
For the second year in a row, 11 Maine teens embarked on a 70-mile pilgrimage to pray for their communities... Read more
Elevator malfunction leaves pope stuck before Angelus
Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because... Read more
Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals in October consistory
Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct.... Read more
After latest in 'epidemic' of mass shootings, bishops again call for prayer and action
Several U.S. bishops offered prayers Saturday evening after a gunman killed at least 5 people and injured more than 20... Read more
'Lives have been turned upside down': Priest sets up crisis center for families after ICE raids
Fr. Mike O’Brien doesn’t speak Spanish, though he still speaks English with the Irish brogue of his homeland. Read more
Look to Newman for an education in friendship, Catholic students told
Friendship is a central part of how character and thought are formed, students at the Catholic University of America were... Read more
Former Vatican communications chief Vigano named vice chancellor of Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Pope Francis has named Msgr. Dario Edoardo Vigano, former head of Vatican communications, to a new position of vice chancellor... Read more
Jackson diocese: we did not influence victim’s decision to accept smaller settlement
The Diocese of Jackson in Mississippi said it did not pressure a victim of clerical sexual abuse to accept settlement... Read more
Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?
A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more
Democrats say ‘nones’ are largest religious group, warn against religious liberty claims
The Democratic National Committee last week passed a resolution recognizing so-called “nones” as “the largest religious group” in the party... Read more
Study finds no 'gay gene' - What that means for Catholic morality
After a major scientific study found there is not a singular genetic marker for homosexualty, a Catholic theologian explained that... Read more
Dupont: I was 'absolutely' unaware Seattle man was planning suicide
A priest who was photographed blessing a man planning to commit medically assisted suicide said Friday that he was unaware... Read more
