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Saint Mura's Cross, as it appeared in August 1996.

Small Irish community seeks help to save a saint's iconic cross

Dec 6, 2018

A unique Irish cross marking the 1,400-year-old grave of a Catholic saint is in danger of destruction due to erosion,... Read more

Artist: Gerard van Honthorst. Public Domain.

How one diocese is inviting people back to the Church this Christmas

Dec 6, 2018

By Perry West

As part of a recent evangelization outreach, the Archdiocese of Detroit is launching a Christmas campaign to welcome Catholics who... Read more

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City. Photo: David Ramos/CNA

Advent confessions 'marathon' to be held at Mexico City cathedral

Dec 6, 2018

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City will host on Dec. 7 a “Day of Forgiveness,” in which for 10 consecutive... Read more

The flag of Tanzania.

Tanzanian cardinal: Reject ideological colonization through foreign aid

Dec 5, 2018

The Archbishop of Dar es Salaam has asked the government of Tanzania to reject any foreign aid that is conditioned... Read more

First livebirth after womb transplant from deceased donor

Dec 5, 2018

Researchers from Brazil announced Tuesday that a baby had been born to a mother who had received a transplanted uterus... Read more

Illinois state capitol.

Satanist statue erected for the holidays in Illinois capitol

Dec 5, 2018

Between a Christmas tree and a menorah display in the Illinois state capitol, a statue from the Satanic Temple is... Read more

Close up of the Amazon sign.

Amazon founder gives $15 million to Catholic Charities

Dec 5, 2018

Three Catholic charitable organizations were named as winners of $5 million grants from the charitable organization of Jeff and MacKenzie... Read more

The National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD.

National Institutes of Health to not renew contract over fetal tissue use

Dec 5, 2018

The National Institutes of Health will not renew a contract with the University of California San Francisco over concerns about... Read more

Volunteers from the Northern Valley Catholic Social Services assist Camp Fire Victims. Courtesy: Catholic Charities of Sacramento

Why some Camp Fire victims don't ask for help, and what parishes are doing

Dec 5, 2018

By Jonah McKeown

Though a series of devastating wildfires in California is nearly contained, Catholics engaged in relief efforts are warning that the... Read more

Image courtesy of the Benedict XVI Institute

'Mass of the Americas' to premiere at San Francisco cathedral

Dec 5, 2018

The Mass of the Americas, a newly-commissioned Mass composed by Frank La Rocca, will premiere Saturday for the feast of... Read more

American priest arrested in the Philippines for sexual abuse

Dec 5, 2018

An American priest was arrested in the Philippines Wednesday, amid allegations that he sexually assaulted dozens of boys over a... Read more

Rich Varano.

American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican

Dec 5, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Growing up next door to Daytona Beach in Florida, Rich Varano spent a lot of time making things out of... Read more

Pope Francis makes the Sign of the Cross April 18, 2018.

Pope Francis: To pray, begin with humility

Dec 5, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated... Read more

Advent wreath.

What does it really mean to observe Advent?

Dec 5, 2018

By Hillary Mast

With the first Sunday of Advent behind us, the liturgical season of preparing for Christmas is well underway. Read more

Fr. Ugo de Censi.

Priest who served thousands in Peruvian highlands dies at 94

Dec 5, 2018

The Salesian founder of Operation Mato Grosso, a ministry of service and job training for low-income people in South America,... Read more

South Carolina lawmakers plan to advance pro-life bills

Dec 4, 2018

Several lawmakers in South Carolina have announced they will introduce pro-life bills in the state’s upcoming legislative session, set to... Read more

Cost of raising children a major obstacle for US families, study finds

Dec 4, 2018

The overwhelming majority of U.S. families with children at home worry about paying their bills each month, and the cost... Read more

U.S. Capitol Building at sunset, Washington, D.C.

'Holding the line' Pro-lifers look ahead to new Congressional session

Dec 4, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Pro-life legislators and organizations remain optimistic about ongoing efforts to ban abortion in the United States, despite an incoming House... Read more

Detail from The Witch of Endor, by Dmitri Nikiforovich Martynov (1857)

Why God can tell you what will happen, but your astrological sign cannot

Dec 4, 2018

By Mary Farrow

The Bible is full of prophecies regarding future events, that typically come from God through angels or prophets.  Read more

Ohio 'heartbeat abortion' bill nears Senate vote amid veto threat

Dec 4, 2018

The Ohio Senate is expected to pass legislation banning abortion on an unborn baby after he or she has a... Read more