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Theologians accuse pope of heresy
A group of nineteen Catholics, including some prominent academics, have published an open letter to the bishops of the world... Read more
Chilean bishops, prosecutors to cooperate in abuse investigations
The Chilean bishops' conference signed a collaboration agreement with public prosecutors Tuesday to streamline the investigation of clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Vatican accepts resignation of Bishop McGrath of San Jose
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, California, who will be automatically succeeded... Read more
Analysis: With bishops in a tight spot, will priests get squeezed?
As bishops address the clerical sexual abuse crisis, will they ensure the canonical rights of priests? Read more
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that Satan really exists and... Read more
Despite ongoing threats, ordination Mass takes place in Sri Lanka
As most Catholic churches remain closed across Sri Lanka, following the Easter bombings that claimed more than 250 lives, one... Read more
Federal judge in Oregon blocks Title X abortion rule
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary nationwide injunction against the Trump administration’s requirement that recipients of Title... Read more
Social media, polarization risk fueling violence, bishop says
Religious intolerance and violence are being fueled by a polarized society and fanned by social media, Bishop Joseph Bambera of... Read more
Glasgow parish 'shamefully' vandalized
Police in Glasgow are investigating vandalism committed Monday at St. Simon's parish, an attack the archdiocese has called 'shameful'. Read more
Why these high school students built a chapel and Marian shrine at a local school
When two Michigan high school students were planning for a community service project, they decided they wanted to help younger... Read more
Study shows marriage prep can drive down divorce
States that require some form of marriage preparation see lower rates of divorce, a new IFS study has shown. Read more
What is it like to be a missionary in Mongolia?
When Francisco Javier Olivera was born, his mother offered him to the Virgin Mary, praying that he would become a... Read more
Dominican priest: California confession bill threatens all religions
If California moves forward with its proposed law trying to force priests to violate the seal of Confession, it is... Read more
Pope Francis gives $500,000 to support migrants in Mexico
Peter’s Pence, a global charitable fund overseen by Pope Francis, will support migrants in limbo in Mexico, the charity has... Read more
Buffalo priests removed from ministry following seminarian complaints
Three priests have been temporarily removed from ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, after seminarians say they engaged in salacious... Read more
Caritas asks Venezuelan government to allow humanitarian aid
The director of Caritas Venezuela, Janeth Márquez, has said they are again asking the government of Nicolas Maduro to open... Read more
New safety measures in place after Sri Lanka bombings
One week after the Sri Lanka Easter bombings, authorities continue to seek those responsible for the violence, while enacting new... Read more
Religious liberty report highlights China's repression of Muslims, Christians
The majority of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom are found in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, according... Read more
More than 1% of deaths in Canada caused by euthanasia
The Fourth Interim Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, released this month by Health Canada, showed that from... Read more
Scottish pro-life student group in suspense over its fate
With the University of Aberdeen's student association meeting one person short of a quorum last week, it will be at... Read more
