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Bishops lament Virginia Beach killings
After 12 people were killed Friday by a gunman in Virginia, the local bishop offered his prayers for all those... Read more
Illinois Senate approves bill declaring abortion a 'fundamental right'
The Illinois Senate has approved an expansive abortion bill that would declare abortion to be a “fundamental right” in the... Read more
Catholic Social Services launch new appeal to Supreme Court
Lawyers representing Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia are appealing to the Supreme Court after the agency was stripped of its... Read more
Cardinal Pell prepares for appeal hearing
Pell's appeal is set to be heard by a three-judge panel of the state of Victoria’s Supreme Court on 5-6... Read more
Australian bishops adopt new Safeguarding Standards
Last week the Australian bishop' conference and Catholic Religious Australia adopted new standards to combat the sexual abuse of children... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Romania
Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's June 2 in-flight press conference from Sibiu, Romania to Rome: Read more
Pope Francis says he draws strength from relationship with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said Sunday that his relationship with Benedict XVI gives him strength and reminds him of the living tradition... Read more
‘We must choose between civilizations of love and hate’ Pope Francis tells Romani
The history of humanity still echoes the relationship of Cain and Abel, Pope Francis told the Romani community on Sunday. Read more
Pope in Romania: Martyred bishops gave their lives for fidelity to the Church
Declaring their beatification Sunday in Romania, Pope Francis said seven martyred Greek-Catholic bishops gave their lives for fidelity to the... Read more
Despite concerns about Missouri abortion clinic, judge keeps it open for now
A judge’s temporary restraining order has prevented the closure of the last abortion clinic in Missouri for now, but the... Read more
Freedom is a challenge to say yes to God, Pope Francis tells Romanian families
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of personal vocation, authentic human relationships, and the freedom given to each person to serve... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Transylvania’s Marian pilgrimage shrine
Pope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday at a 16th century Marian pilgrimage site in Transylvania, calling upon the Romanians and Hungarians... Read more
Mexican bishops oppose bill to expand legal abortion
Three bishops expressed their opposition to a bill that would expand the legalization of abortion in Hidalgo state in Mexico. Read more
Professor: Catholic teaching invites us radically to reconsider the economy
Among the greatest gifts the Church has to offer the secular world is a profound understanding of happiness, which does... Read more
New global Catholic rules against sex abuse build on decades of work
The Vatican’s new global norms mandating sex abuse reporting take effect June 1, but two North American archdioceses say their... Read more
Prostitution is an 'inherently violent' practice, say critics of decriminalization
Marijuana, mushrooms, and now prostitution: decriminalization as a legal tactic for handling previously (or currently) illicit activities is a growing... Read more
Edinburgh council may strip religious reps' votes on education
A priest in Edinburgh has written to oppose a suggestion in Edinburgh council to strip voting rights from religious representatives... Read more
Pope Francis in Romania: Imitate Mary's joy in the visitation
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Bucharest for the feast of the Visitation Friday, encouraging Catholics in Romania to imitate Mary’s... Read more
'Difficult' to work in Georgia after heartbeat bill, says Disney CEO
Following the passage of the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act in Georgia earlier this month, major film and... Read more
Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox
In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union... Read more
