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Kermit Gosnell

After roadblocks, film on abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell releases preview

Aug 18, 2018

The trial of a Philadelphia abortion doctor, whose shoddy clinics and gruesome practices led to his conviction of three counts... Read more

Dan Burke.

Dan Burke appointed president, COO of EWTN News 

Aug 17, 2018

EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Friday that Daniel Burke has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News,... Read more

US bishops express anguish over abuse reports, encourage change in Church

Aug 17, 2018

After a grand jury found thousands of alleged instances of sexual abuse in six of Pennsylvania’s Catholic dioceses, numerous U.S.... Read more

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa.

Investigation launched into sexual harassment claims at Philadelphia seminary

Aug 17, 2018

By Ed Condon

Bishop Timothy Senior, auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia, has announced that the archdiocese is investigating a claim of sexual harassment made... Read more

After welcoming pro-lifers, Missouri Democrats quickly backtrack

Aug 17, 2018

Missouri Democratic leaders have voted to remove language acknowledging different views of abortion from their party platform, drawing criticism from... Read more

Appeals court protects Texas bishops' communications in abortion case

Aug 17, 2018

The privacy and religious freedom of Texas bishops and other religious groups was upheld by the Court of Appeals for... Read more

Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.

New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests

Aug 17, 2018

By Ed Condon

Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more

Pennsylvania capitol.

Does the Pa. grand jury report mean changes for statutes of limitations?

Aug 17, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Following a major grand jury report on past sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania, discussions continue over whether... Read more

Fr. Stephen Jasso.

Beloved Texas priest asks for prayers after ALS diagnosis

Aug 16, 2018

Fr. Stephen Jasso said he knew something was wrong this past February, about two months after retiring as the pastor... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect emeritus of the Apostolic Signatura, at the March for Life in Rome, May 10, 2015.

Cardinal Burke: We face a grave crisis, touching the heart of the Church

Aug 16, 2018

Cardinal Raymond Burke said Thursday that the Catholic Church is facing “a very grave crisis” due to the “grievous failure”... Read more

Submerged vehicles on a flooded street are pictured following monsoon rains in Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala, Aug. 16, 2018.

Caritas India offers assistance to victims of monsoon floods in Kerala

Aug 16, 2018

After at least 73 people were killed in floods caused by monsoon rains in India's Kerala state, Caritas India and... Read more

Pope Francis.

'Shame and sorrow' – Holy See responds to Pennsylvania report

Aug 16, 2018

The Holy See on Thursday denounced sexual abuse and called for accountability for both perpetrators and leaders who covered up... Read more

St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, Ireland.

Irish bishop: Papal visit a chance to recognize sin, work to repair the Church

Aug 16, 2018

The Pope’s visit to Ireland is a time for the Church to reflect on her past failings and consider how... Read more

Muslim woman who declined handshake wins labor case in Sweden

Aug 16, 2018

A labor court in Sweden has sided with a Muslim woman whose job interview was cut short when she refused... Read more

The camp for internally displaced persons at St Peter Claver Cathedral in Bangassou, CAR, Oct. 21, 2017.

Catholic institutions in CAR shelter displaced Muslims from threat of attack

Aug 16, 2018

In the Central African Republic's Diocese of Bangassou, several Catholic institutions have taken in displaced Muslims who face violence at... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

‘What do you want to know?’ The Catholic reaction to bishops and sexual abuse

Aug 16, 2018

By JD Flynn

Among the sexual abusers mentioned in the Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report, one priest merits particular attention.  Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. CNA file photo.

US bishops invite Vatican investigation into McCarrick scandal

Aug 16, 2018

By Courtney Mares

 The U.S. bishops’ conference called for a Vatican-led investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups surrounding Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more

Pilgrims pray at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima statue in Lisbon, Portugal, May 9, 2017.

Combat racism with a childlike spirit, Springfield priest says

Aug 15, 2018

A Mass in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill commemorated the anniversary of racially-motivated riots that destroyed black-owned business and homes... Read more

How the Church could reach out to the children of priests

Aug 15, 2018

Discussions surrounding sexual abuse and immorality in the Church should also address the challenges and injustices facing children of priests... Read more

Bishop emeritus Donald Trautman of Erie. CNA file photo.

Bishop Trautman responds to release of Pennsylvania grand jury report

Aug 15, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

Bishop Donald Trautman responded Tuesday to the Pennsylvania grand jury report on allegations of clerical sex abuse of minors, saying... Read more