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Pope Francis says priests, bishops should keep an open dialogue
In a meeting with seminarians Saturday, Pope Francis said it is necessary for priests to maintain an open and filial... Read more
New documentary shows individual, societal threat of pornography
The non-profit group Fight the New Drug has released a three-part documentary to raise a greater awareness of the damage... Read more
Bishop Morlino of Madison dies at age 71
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison died the evening of Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin,... Read more
Pope: The power of the Kingdom of God is love
The Kingdom of God takes its power from the strength of Christ’s love, not the strength of the sword, Pope... Read more
Five years after Typhoon Haiyan, Filipinos continue to rebuild
On average, the Philippines is hit by 8-9 tropical typhoons per year. These storms can cause significant damage - but... Read more
What is it like to be an underground Chinese seminarian?
Wang Jie (a fictional name) is a deacon belonging to the Chinese underground Church. He has spent several years studying... Read more
Pope Francis: Sacred music points to the beauty of Paradise
Liturgical and sacred music can be a powerful instrument of evangelization, because it gives people a glimpse of the beauty... Read more
Will Ireland’s abortion vote launch a new pro-life party?
Peadar Toibin, an Irish lawmaker who was suspended from the Sinn Fein political party for voting against legalizing abortion, is... Read more
Regis University defends campus 'drag show' despite archbishop's complaint
Officials at a Catholic university defended a campus “drag show” and classroom measures designed to support the gender identity preferences... Read more
French court convicts priest and retired bishop
A French court has sentenced a priest to two years in prison, with a third year suspended, for the sexual... Read more
February meeting on abuse to have 'synodal dimension,' child protection expert says
The approach of Pope Francis’ meeting of bishops in February, on the topic of abuse prevention in the Church, will... Read more
Cupich named to organizing group of Vatican's February meeting on abuse crisis
The Vatican announced Friday Pope Francis’ selection for the organizing committee of the Vatican’s February meeting of bishops on abuse... Read more
'13 Reasons Why' could influence suicidal teens, says study
A new study from the University of Michigan warns that the popular--and controversial--Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” could influence teens... Read more
Vatican urges Christians, Sikhs to foster 'culture of tenderness'
Ahead of a major holiday for adherents of Sikhism, a Vatican council encouraged Christians and Sikhs alike to promote greater... Read more
Human freedom is a gift from God, Pope Francis says
To be able to take “risks” in helping others is a gift of the freedom received from God the Father... Read more
Embryonic IQ tests could ‘screen’ for less intelligent children, firm says
A company claims to have developed a new test that will permit parents to test and screen embryos for intelligence... Read more
Cupich denies working with Wuerl on ‘metropolitan model’ plan for sex abuse inquiries
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago has denied collaborating with Cardinal Donald Wuerl on a proposal for handling misconduct complaints against... Read more
Priest killed by military gunfire in Cameroon
A priest serving in Cameroon has been killed by military gunfire, amid a military and political conflict that has rocked... Read more
Federal judge rejects ban on female genital mutilation
A federal judge in Detroit ruled Tuesday that a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United States is... Read more
Polish nun who helped saved Jews during Holocaust dies at 110
Believed to be the “oldest nun in the world,” Polish Dominican nun Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak has died at the... Read more
