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Pope: Migrants should be protected, especially children and families
In a message to a gathering of Mexican politicians and diplomats from the Holy See, Pope Francis said the fundamental... Read more
Commentary: Immigration and 'canonical penalties'
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is meeting this week in Fort Lauderdale for its annual spring session. The... Read more
In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up
What some expected would be a brisk vote to provide supplementary videos and a statement on political life turned out... Read more
Abortion bill passes in Argentina's House of Representatives
By a vote of 129 to 125 with one abstention, Argentina's House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that... Read more
Police in Chile raid church offices during sex abuse investigation
Authorities raided Catholic church offices in Chile on Wednesday in an effort to obtain documents relating to the recent sex... Read more
Archbishop Gomez 'deeply disappointed' that USA Act will not be debated
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles decried the decision by House leaders to not allow debate on a bipartisan bill... Read more
Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding
As heavy rains cause flash flooding across parts of France, the Marian shrine at Lourdes has been evacuated until further... Read more
Stolen copy of 1493 Columbus letter returns to the Vatican
After spending more than a decade in a private collection in Atlanta, a copy of a 1493 letter written by... Read more
Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Tent city for immigrant minors 'a recipe for disaster'
As the Trump administration considers building a tent city for immigrant children separated from their parents, one Catholic group warned... Read more
El Salvador bishops call for laws defending 'human right' to water
In a statement issued Monday, the Catholic bishops of El Salvador urged preventative legislation against the privatization of water sources. Read more
Church in Spain prepares to welcome migrants turned away in Italy
The Archdiocese of Valencia, Spain is preparing resources for more than 600 immigrants on board a rescue boat that was... Read more
As Zimbabwe election approaches, Christian leaders stress peace, civility
Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are stressing the need for civility and a peaceful transition as the country prepares for a... Read more
Apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops in 'listening'
Speaking to the US bishops’ spring meeting on Wednesday, Archbishop Christophe Pierre urged the importance of listening: to youth, to... Read more
American Medical Association urged to keep stance against assisted suicide
The American Medical Association voted this week to return to committee a report recommending continued opposition to physician assisted suicide... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: New US asylum policy erodes the right to life
At the opening of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ general assembly on Wednesday, the conference president issued a statement... Read more
Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more
Pope taps Lansing priest as new bishop for Salina diocese
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has named Michigan-native Msgr. Gerald Vincke as the new bishop of the Diocese... Read more
As Miss America cancels swimsuit contest, more Americans approve of porn
While the nation’s largest beauty pageant is proudly covering up in the name of women’s empowerment, Americans increasingly believe pornography... Read more
What is the biggest threat young people face? Mediocrity, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the greatest danger modern youth face is not the array of problems that surround them,... Read more
