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Archbishop makes plea to remember Ukraine’s ‘silent and forgotten war’
Four years of fighting in eastern Ukraine have led to “the biggest humanitarian crisis on the European continent since the... Read more
Waiting for a new deputy at the Vatican Secretariat of State
Pope Francis’ trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families will be likely his first international trip not to... Read more
New study shows ‘alt-right’ views linked to infrequent church attendance and divorce
Newly released data shows that those Americans who only occasionally go to church services are more likely to hold so-called... Read more
Nun in Mexico celebrates 75th anniversary of her first profession
Sister Emma of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 97, celebrated last month her “diamond anniversary” of consecration to Christ. Read more
New pope emojis will mark Francis’ visit to Ireland
Twitter users will have access to special emojis commemorating Pope Francis’ visit to the Ireland later this month, the Irish... Read more
Archbishop Fisichella talks Veritatis splendor, Francis, and development of doctrine
In an interview with Vatican News marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's encyclical Veritatis splendor, Archbishop Salvatore... Read more
The 'nones' – why some Americans are forgoing religious labels
Among the growing share of religious “nones” in the U.S., a majority say that questioning religious teachings is one important... Read more
Argentina Senate rejects bill to legalize abortion
Concluding a 16-hour legislative session in the early hours of August 9, the Argentina Senate rejected a bill to legalize... Read more
Food and Drug Administration signs controversial contract with fetal tissue provider
Legislators, pro-life groups, and ethicists have condemned a new government contract to obtain human tissue from aborted children for use... Read more
'Building the Benedict Option': How skillet cookies can lead to community
When Christian author Rod Dreher published The Benedict Option last year, it generated a flurry of debate and comments throughout... Read more
Former Pennsylvania chief justice backs delay of grand jury report
The former chief justice of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has warned that the release of a grand jury report into allegations... Read more
Dolan praises St. Dominic at KofC convention
The Archbishop of New York encouraged Catholics to imitate the patient and persistent prayer of St. Dominic, during a homily... Read more
New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII
John Paul II taught often that science and religion follow complementary paths toward the same goal- truth. A new high... Read more
Young Catholics release open letter on McCarrick, call for investigation
A group of young Catholic writers, intellectuals, and activists released an open letter Aug. 8 calling for an independent investigation... Read more
Vietnamese diocese urges aid for victims of flooding
Heavy rains have caused flooding in northern and north-central Vietnam, and officials of the local Church are encouraging aid for... Read more
Kicked off Iowa campus over leadership standards, Christian group sues
A Christian student group is suing the University of Iowa after being kicked off campus because it requires its leaders... Read more
Pope Francis: Trust God – not idols
Attachment to idols is a failure to trust totally in God – and to reject these idols, Catholics must accept... Read more
Why the Feast of St. Dominic is not actually the Dominicans' biggest feast day
Wednesday marks the Feast Day of St. Dominic, the 13th century priest known for founding the Order of Preachers, commonly... Read more
Canadian man says he asked for home care, was offered assisted suicide
A Canadian man suffering from an incurable disease claims that despite asking for home care, the medical team at an... Read more
Notre Dame will not rescind McCarrick's honorary degree- for now
The University of Notre Dame announced that it will not rescind the honorary degree conferred upon Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, whose... Read more
