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What does the Catholic Church teach about vaccines?
More than 760 cases of measles have been reported in the United States this year, the CDC says. Currently, 23... Read more
Ceasefire called in Gaza as Vatican UN ambassador sees ‘glimmer of hope’
Over the weekend, approximately 700 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. While the majority of the rocket fire was... Read more
Times Square ultrasound draws thousands
In addition to the ultrasound, the event included musical performances and speeches from pro-life advocates. Read more
Tenn. bishops urge governor to stop executions
The bishops of Tennessee have requested that the new governor halt four executions planned for this year, reiterating the Church’s... Read more
Nebraska dioceses: Privacy law impedes providing AG with some records
At a hearing in Lincoln on Thursday, the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln explained that they have... Read more
Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task
At an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both... Read more
German Church membership will be halved by 2060, new study says
The number of Germans who pay a state-administered “Church tax” to the Catholic Church or the country’s largest Protestant group... Read more
The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria
The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and... Read more
Pope Francis says First Communion Mass in Bulgaria
Pope Francis Monday gave First Communion to 245 boys and girls in Rakovski, Bulgaria, telling them the Lord wants them... Read more
Pope to Bulgarian Catholics: God uses imperfect people
The Lord works with imperfect situations and imperfect people, so persevere in holiness, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics in Bulgaria Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics and Orthodox are united by 'ecumenism of blood'
In Bulgaria Sunday, Pope Francis said Catholics and Orthodox are united by the blood of the martyrs and the Christians... Read more
To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria
On the first day of a trip to Bulgaria, Pope Francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by... Read more
Scientists join call for moratorium on embryonic gene editing
A group of 62 doctors, scientists, and bioethicists have issued an open letter urging a global moratorium on experiments that... Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
In South Sudan, the 'Blue Sisters' bring hope to abused women
They were founded three decades ago in southern Sudan, and named the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But in... Read more
How the South Sudanese bishops are working to promote peace
The president of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference said he believes peace in South Sudan is possible, but the process will... Read more
Cardinal grieves over those killed in protests amid Venezuela crisis
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo expressed his condolences Thursday to the families of the four youths killed during protests in... Read more
Calif. attorney general investigating LA archdiocese sex abuse files
The California Attorney’s General’s Office this week wrote a letter to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, announcing that it will... Read more
Forgiving the unforgivable: Exhibit highlights stories of abuse survivors
The Catholic University of America hosted a recent special exhibit to share the stories of survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more
Catholics assist those impacted by Cyclone Fani in India, Bangladesh
A category four cyclone struck India's Odisha state Friday morning, but humanitarian groups and government forces are better prepared than... Read more
