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Australian bishop protests law requiring priests to break seal of confession
A new law in Australia will require Catholic priests in Canberra to break the seal of confession to report child... Read more
German bishops react to Vatican decision on Communion for Protestants
Several German bishops have reacted with surprise, consternation and criticism to the Vatican’s rejection of a proposal to allow Protestants married... Read more
Denver celebrates Mass on 100th anniversary of Julia Greeley's death
The Archdiocese of Denver hosted a special Mass on Thursday in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the death of... Read more
Government officials destroy Way of the Cross in China's Henan province
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in China's Henan province is a popular pilgrimage site for many Catholics,... Read more
Chilean diocese opens investigation of priest accused of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Linares confirmed Wednesday the receipt of a complaint of alleged sexual abuse by Fr. Germán Cáceres Fuentes. Read more
Pan-Amazonian synod doc leaves door open to married priests proposal
A preparatory document for next year's Pan-Amazonian synod was released Friday, indicating that key themes for the meeting will be... Read more
Washington, Rockville Centre dioceses get new auxiliary bishops
The Vatican Friday announced that Pope Francis has appointed two new auxiliary bishops for the United States, one of whom... Read more
Millions travel to basilica shrine for Uganda Martyrs' Day
They came by plane, by bus, and even on foot: pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to Uganda's Catholic shrine for... Read more
DNA from three parents? Critics concerned by Ukraine doctor's methods
As a Ukrainian clinic claims success in creating babies with three parents’ DNA, critics are raising medical and ethical objections... Read more
More than 400,000 pro-life signatures presented to Argentine legislature
In the run-up to a Congressional vote on a pending abortion bill, 417,000 signatures expressing support for the unborn and... Read more
Why some Catholics are skeptical of Pride Month
While the month of June is marked by LGBT pride events, some Catholic critics have voiced wariness and concern that... Read more
Court dismisses suit over Northern Ireland abortion law, on technicality
The UK Supreme Court threw out a case challenging Northern Ireland's abortion law on Thursday, saying the commission which brought... Read more
UN Human Rights Office condemns US border separation of families
Maria had been a victim of sex trafficking and abuse by a local gang when she fled Guatemala. Taking her... Read more
Congressmen call for investigation into Planned Parenthood abuse cover-ups
Several members of Congress have asked the federal government to investigate allegations that Planned Parenthood has covered-up acts of sexual... Read more
Lay rector a first at the 'Pope's university'
For the first time in its 245-year history, a lay professor has been appointed rector of the Pontifical Lateran University,... Read more
After major immigration raid, Ohio bishop decries 'broken system'
The U.S. immigration system is broken and in need of reform, said the Bishop of Cleveland after more than 100... Read more
Pope Francis sends liberation theologian Gustavo Gutierrez a birthday greeting
Pope Francis has sent a birthday greeting to Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez, widely considered the father of liberation theology, thanking him... Read more
Global campaign urges greater involvement to help migrants, refugees
Organizers of the international “Share the Journey” campaign are urging Catholics to step up and interact with migrants and refugees... Read more
What’s the secret sauce in Wichita’s vocations boom?
Father Chad Arnold, vocations director in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas, is hesitant to dole out advice about how a... Read more
NY bill no help for victims of sex abuse at public institutions - legal analyst
Backers of a New York bill to open a lawsuit window for civil action from victims of past sexual abuse... Read more
