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Archbishop Chaput to youth synod: Developed nations stuck in a 'moral adolescence'
While the idea of being “forever young” can seem appealing, the underdevelopment of morality is a problem in developed nations,... Read more
Ezzati declines to answer questions in Chilean abuse probe
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago exercised his legal right to silence Wednesday after being summoned for questioning by a state... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers
The first session of the synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment was held Thursday, with... Read more
In Scotland, flying the Vatican flag 'provocatively' could be criminal
Police Scotland maintains that “if flown or displayed in a provocative manner or altered,” the display of the Vatican flag... Read more
There's only one abortion clinic left in Missouri
Abortions at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri ended this week after the facility failed to adhere to state... Read more
Public life must turn business to the common good, conference hears
Human dignity and the common good are the essential aims of work, attendees heard at the 2018 Principled Entrepreneurship conference... Read more
Each Catholic diocese in Michigan raided in abuse investigation
Police raided diocesan properties at all seven Catholic dioceses in Michigan this week as part of an ongoing investigation into... Read more
Archbishop Chaput tells synod to announce Christ not ‘ideologies and social sciences’
Archbishop Charles Chaput told the Synod of Bishops that the confidence to announce the truth of the faith is essential... Read more
Cardinal Nichols to face questions about British abuse case
Amid a British investigation into sexual abuse, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster is expected to face questions regarding the way... Read more
Youth synod bishop: The world is rich in technology & poor in principles
A Polish archbishop participating in the Vatican synod on youth said Thursday that today’s young people have benefited from technological... Read more
Church can help us find our way, says youth synod participant
Young adults are struggling to realize their passion, something to center their lives around, and the Church can help them... Read more
In N. Ireland, another challenge to pro-life law
A new legal challenge has been mounted to Northern Ireland’s abortion law calling it incompatible with human rights because it... Read more
Pope Francis donates for Indonesia earthquake recovery
Pope Francis donated to recovery efforts in Indonesia after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the Sulawesi coast leaving at least... Read more
Archbishop criticizes pro-abortion presentation at Catholic university
After an event featuring abortion rights activists was held at a Mexican Jesuit university, the president of the Mexican bishops’... Read more
Pro-life doctors in Ireland call for robust conscience protections
A “small but significant” number of general practitioners in the Republic of Ireland are appealing to the county’s health minister... Read more
Catholic charities worldwide join Indonesia tsunami relief efforts
Caritas Italy will donate more than $115,000 to help the victims of the tsunami that struck Indonesia last week. Read more
Provision for abortion delayed in Australian state
Government authorities in the Australian state of Tasmania have promised that low-cost surgical abortion will be provided starting in October,... Read more
Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?
As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table. Read more
US Catholics' confidence in Francis shaken
A recent poll has shown a drop in popularity for Pope Francis in the United States over the past year.... Read more
Priest in South Dakota charged with child sex abuse
A priest in Rapid City, South Dakota has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual contact with a... Read more
