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The genius of woman: Women supporting women
The “genius of woman” or the “feminine genius,” a phrase made popular by Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 Letter... Read more
Stains on Shroud of Turin painted on? Experts question new study
Several experts have questioned the scientific validity of a study on the Shroud of Turin that concluded that almost half... Read more
World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers
A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more
Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation
An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more
Toronto archbishop calls for prayers after mass shooting
Churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto will offer a special prayer for the victims of a mass shooting Sunday night... Read more
CDF laicizes Ecuadorian priest for abuse of minors
An Ecuadorian priest accused of the sexual abuse and possible torture of minors was dismissed from the clerical state by... Read more
Apostolic visitor to Medjugorje begins pastoral mandate
The Vatican’s apostolic visitor to Medjugorje, appointed by the pope to oversee the pastoral needs at the site of alleged... Read more
Do you want to grow in love? Keep Jesus close, pope says
A Christian can stay on the right path to Heaven, and grow in love for God and his neighbor, only... Read more
Courage conference celebrates Father John Harvey
The Catholic group Courage International hosted its 30th annual Courage and EnCourage conference last week, which aimed to offer men... Read more
Priest in Scotland wants to visit in jail the man who robbed him
Father Patrick Hennessy, who was robbed and attacked in May at his rectory in Scotland, says he has forgiven his... Read more
American Bishop-Delegates Confirmed for Youth Synod
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced Monday that Pope Francis has ratified the selection of five bishops... Read more
Planned Parenthood asked to prove fetal tissue was not sold for profit
Attorneys for David Daleiden, a pro-life advocate and journalist who released videos on Planned Parenthood’s fetal tissue procurement, have asked... Read more
Human trafficking in developed countries more common than previously thought
As many as 1 in 800 Americans is currently a victim of human trafficking, according to a new global report... Read more
Why some Polish priests are on a pilgrimage 'relay' this summer
There are 900 priests and almost 100 seminarians in the Archdiocese of Czestochowa. But the people of this Polish diocese... Read more
Nicaraguan priest appeals for intervention to prevent massacre of protesters
A Nicaraguan priest has called on the international community to intervene to prevent the massacre of protesters by the country's... Read more
Bishop Pineda’s resignation, what it means and what happens next
The resignation of Bishop Juan José Pineda Fasquelle on Friday morning is the latest in a series of episcopal scandals... Read more
Sterilization device removed from sale with lawsuit pending
The Essure sterilization device is being withdrawn from sale, the pharmaceutical company Bayer announced today. This comes after more than... Read more
Michigan AG seeks to dissolve priest-assistance charity over lack of governance
The Michigan attorney general filed Thursday a cease and desist order against Opus Bono Sacerdotii, a charity which raises money... Read more
Sec. Pompeo speaks ahead of first ever Ministerial on religious freedom
The U.S. State Department is set to host the largest and highest-level global meeting on religious liberty next week. Secretary... Read more
Canons of St John Cantius founder relocating to St Louis
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, former pastor of St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago, has been asked by his religious superior... Read more
