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Nicaragua’s peace disintegrates days after Church-mediated ceasefire
Peace talks mediated last week by the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, between the government of President Daniel Ortega and his... Read more
Abortion clinic will not receive Texas bishops’ emails, court rules
The 23 bishops of Texas will not have to turn over emails and other communications to an abortion provider, a... Read more
Caritas hosts lunch for Italians to encounter migrants, refugees
The papal charity Caritas Internationalis hosted a lunch Tuesday in Rome with immigrants and refugees, hoping to foster a “culture... Read more
Courage apostolate's 2018 conference to recall founder's mission
Courage International, an apostolate of the Catholic Church which serves people with same-sex attraction who seek to live a chaste... Read more
Abuse allegation against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick 'credible'
The Archdiocese of New York announced Wednesday that an investigation it conducted into an allegation of sexual abuse against Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy
In a new interview with Reuters, Pope Francis backed the U.S. bishops' opposition to the separation of migrant children from... Read more
Pope Francis: We are God's children, not his slaves
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the ten commandments are not heartless rules imposed on mankind by an oppressive God, but... Read more
Texas pro-life laws face sweeping legal challenge
Dozens of pro-life laws in Texas are being challenged in a lawsuit claiming that they pose an undue burden on... Read more
Chaput asks Notre Dame student for youth synod advice
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput turned over his weekly Catholic Philly column to a University of Notre Dame student, who hopes... Read more
Sacred Hearts priest in Chile investigated for sexual abuse
The Chilean province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary reported Monday that a preliminary investigation... Read more
Chicago Catholic Charities provides showers for homeless people
Two weeks ago, Chicago's Catholic Charities opened hygienic services offering homeless persons showers and a place to do laundry in... Read more
US aid to Iraqi Christians, Yazidis on fast track via Catholic Relief Services
The United States Agency for International Development has announced it is investing $10 million into coalitions led by Catholic Relief... Read more
Pope donates to volcano relief efforts in Guatemala
Following the largest volcanic eruption in Guatemala in four decades, Pope Francis has sent $100,000 to assist in the emergency... Read more
As assisted suicide law is reinstated, critics say Californians 'deserve better'
A California judge has reinstated the state’s assisted suicide law, making it legal for terminally ill patients to end their... Read more
Relic of St Clement found in trash settles into Westminster Cathedral
A relic discovered last year by a U.K. waste management company found a home Tuesday in London's Westminster Cathedral. Read more
'Pro-life is Pro-love' – Conference aims to empower women
This month, hundreds of women will attend a pro-life conference aimed at empowering women through a uniquely pro-life approach. Read more
Steubenville project seeks to revitalize town, connect residents and students
A new monthly event in Steubenville, Ohio, is hoping to revitalize businesses and build community between residents and Franciscan University... Read more
Questions on sexuality loom large ahead of youth synod
According to the official working document for the upcoming synod of bishops on youth, the major questions for young people... Read more
Why the World Health Organization says Minecraft could ruin your mind
This week, the World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” to its list of International Classification of Diseases, drawing praise from... Read more
‘How many times can our hearts break?’ Bishop of Trenton asks after shooting
The Bishop of Trenton condemned gun violence and called for prayer in a statement following a shooting early Sunday that... Read more
