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Can Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals still deliver on reform?
By most accounts, Pope Francis was elected with a mandate to reform the Roman Curia- the complex network of dicasteries,... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge support for persecuted Christians
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson pledged the fraternal organization’s continued efforts to aid and rebuild persecuted Christian communities... Read more
Brazilian church bells ring as court considers decriminalizing abortion
Catholic churches throughout Brazil rang their bells at 3 p.m. Thursday to sound a warning regarding the possible decriminalization of... Read more
What a survey found about non-churchgoing Catholics
A new survey of motives of U.S. churchgoers and non-churchgoers reveals that a significant percentage of Catholics who don’t go... Read more
Lawmakers call for transparency in insurance plans funding abortion
More than 100 members of Congress are asking the federal government to issue new regulations ensuring greater transparency in health... Read more
Australian unions seek limits on religious groups' hiring freedom
A group of trade unions in Australia last month passed a motion saying that they will lobby to restrict the... Read more
Possible merging of sentencing reform with prison bill draws praise
The largest global Christian prison ministry is applauding reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to include... Read more
How family structure affects the likelihood of child abuse
Amid a renewed public conversation about what can be done to keep children safe from abuse, studies show that unstable... Read more
Albany bishop: Lay commission should investigate claims against bishops
The Bishop of Albany said Monday that a commission of lay Catholics should be formed to investigate claims of abuse... Read more
This Catholic entrepreneur uses his ice cream shop to live the faith
An Alaskan man is using his Anchorage-based ice cream shop as an extension of the Catholic faith, supporting the local... Read more
Volunteers journey to US-Mexico border to aid separated families
Every single mother or father arriving at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas was able to tell Pio... Read more
Chilean bishops' efforts to prevent sex abuse affirmed by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday wrote to the Chilean bishops' conference to express his approval of their newly-adopted plan to prevent... Read more
How papal diplomacy began a new approach in 1914
Pontifical diplomacy took on a new approach in 1914, with the election of Benedict XV as pontiff. The viewpoint of... Read more
Marie Collins reacts to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposals following McCarrick scandal
A former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that proposals made by Cardinal Donald... Read more
Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop to release names of accused priests
The Bishop of Pittsburgh has pledged to release the names of all priests of the diocese accused of abuse against... Read more
Francis again visits Blessed Paul VI's tomb on anniversary of his death
Pope Francis made a private visit Monday morning to pray at the tomb of Bl. Paul VI, on the 40th... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers for earthquake victims in Indonesia
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to the people of Indonesia Monday, after nearly 100 people were killed and... Read more
Efforts to broaden abortion legalization continue in Chile
Pro-life groups in Chile are criticizing efforts to legalize abortion for any reason up to 14 weeks of pregnancy. Read more
Seek Jesus before material things, pope says
It is not wrong to be concerned with the daily necessities of life, but strengthening one’s relationship with Jesus is... Read more
