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Commentary: The pope’s next steps on sexual abuse in Chile
After meeting with him for three days, and reading his reflections on the problem of clerical sexual abuse in their... Read more
Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos of Colombia dies at age 88
Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos, a Colombian and a former head of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei and of the Congregation... Read more
All Chilean bishops present resignation, await decision from pope
At the close of their 3-day meeting with Pope Francis, all Chilean bishops asked victims of the country's abuse scandal... Read more
International Theological Commission document proposes lived synodality
A newly released document from the Vatican’s theological advisory commission seeks to explain and advance “synodality,” a concept of particular... Read more
Trump plan could strip Title X funds from abortion providers
The Trump administration on Friday will announce a plan to ensure that Title X family planning funding does not go... Read more
Swedish town approves Islamic call to prayer after having denied church bells
A town in southern Sweden granted permission this week to allow Islamic calls to prayer for the local mosque –... Read more
As Hawaii volcano rumbles, Catholic agencies help those in need
With ongoing volcanic activity continuing to threaten the area surrounding Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, local Catholics are offering a helping hand... Read more
Letter asks Trump to remember political prisoners in North Korea negotiations
As President Donald Trump prepares for a historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, religious freedom advocates are... Read more
Foster parents join Philadelphia’s Catholic Social Services in discrimination lawsuit
A group of foster parents and social workers appeared in court on Wednesday, asking that the city of Philadelphia rescind... Read more
Analysis: The solid grounds of the CDF’s new economics document
The notion of “proximate immorality” is the most remarkable news in the just released text by the Congregation for the... Read more
Pope to Chilean bishops: Serve Christ in victims of abuse
Pope Francis thanked Chile's bishops for their “frank” dialogue during a 3-day Vatican meeting on the Chilean abuse scandals, and... Read more
Midwife: Repealing Ireland's abortion amendment would harm women
Eliminating Ireland’s constitutional protection of life inside the womb would have negative consequences on not only the unborn, but on... Read more
Vatican offices urge re-calibration of financial markets
Two Vatican offices called Thursday for the development of new forms of economy and finance with regulations directed to the... Read more
The royal engagement: What Catholics should know
In 1936, when British King Edward VIII declared that he was intended to marry Wallis Simpson, he abdicated the throne. Read more
Church pleads for prayers ahead of Ireland's abortion referendum
With a referendum vote that could legalize abortion in Ireland just days away, the country’s clergy and Church leaders are... Read more
Mexican bishops unveil pastoral plan to prepare for major anniversaries
The bishops of Mexico have announced a pastoral project to strengthen the country’s Christian identity in preparation for major anniversaries... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call for processions to honor those killed in church attack
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have called on each of the nation’s dioceses to organize peaceful processions May 22 in solidarity with... Read more
Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed
California’s assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session, ruled a California judge this week. Read more
Church-mediated dialogue to overcome Nicaraguan crisis begins
Talks to overcome several weeks of anti-government protests and riots in Nicaragua which have been met harshly by security forces... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: New Pope Francis movie is a beautiful tribute
The upcoming film, “Pope Francis: A Man of his Word,” has won praise from Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, who... Read more
