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Iraq gathering aimed to honor Mary, empower women
Iraqi women rebuilding their lives after ISIS occupation were invited to a three-day gathering aimed, according to organizers, at empowering... Read more
Austrian nuncio laments Church opposition to crosses on Bavarian state buildings
The apostolic nuncio to Austria said Tuesday that he is “saddened and ashamed” that bishops and priests have been vocal... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master
Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
In South Sudan, Catholic hospital to receive new surgical, maternity units
The Catholic Medical Mission Board is adding a new surgical unit and a blood bank to a hospital in South... Read more
Chilean Church opens greenhouse to employ youth with Down syndrome
The Archdiocese of Concepcion in Chile has begun construction on a greenhouse to grow vegetables, a new project which will... Read more
The Hispanic Catholic population is growing. Here’s how the Church is learning to respond.
In 2015, the average American Catholic was a middle-aged white woman married to a Catholic spouse, according to sociologists researching... Read more
As bishops say he's 'failed,' Nigeria's president meets with Trump
In a meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House Monday, President Donald Trump expressed his concern about... Read more
As Pittsburgh churches consolidate, bishop urges strong communities
As the Diocese of Pittsburgh moves to condense its 188 parishes into 57 multi-parish groups, Bishop David Zubik hopes the... Read more
Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria
Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria. Read more
The face of Christ in Alfie Evans: An interview with Charles C. Camosy
Charles C. Camosy is associate professor of theology at Fordham University and author of several books on Catholic ethical reasoning.... Read more
Beloved 1950s Hungarian priest and martyr beatified
Fr. János Brenner, a Cistercian Hungarian priest who was martyred in the 1950s, was beatified May 1. The beatification took... Read more
Facing criminal trial, Pell will remain on leave of absence from Vatican position
Cardinal George Pell will remain on a leave of absence from his Vatican position as he faces charges of “historic... Read more
Commentary: St Joseph the Worker in the 21st century
As the father of Alfie Evans fought to defend his son’s life, I could not help but think of St.... Read more
Bishop Murry of Youngstown diagnosed with leukemia
Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., of Youngstown, Ohio has been diagnosed with a form of acute leukemia, the diocese announced... Read more
State Department removes 'reproductive rights' section from human rights report
The U.S. State Department has removed the term “reproductive rights” from its annual human rights report, drawing praise from pro-life... Read more
Commentary: Lessons from Monsignor Green
Monsignor Thomas Green, a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn., died peacefully on Saturday morning. He was 79 years... Read more
Bavarian bishops respond to push for more public crosses
A recent decision by the government of Bavaria to mandate that a cross be displayed in all state buildings has... Read more
Priest from Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica found dead after kidnapping
An 84-year-old priest of the Archdiocese of Mexico City was found dead in Cuernavaca, the capital of Mexico’s Morelos state,... Read more
