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Former Catholic Charities employee sentenced for embezzlement
A former immigration services director of Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 10 years probation after she... Read more
Cardinal Pell's lawyer argues no grounds for trial as hearing ends
As Cardinal George Pell’s pre-trial hearing closes, his lawyer told an Australian court Tuesday that the charges being brought against... Read more
'Pope's choir' to go on first-ever US national tour
The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir, known as ‘the pope’s choir,’ will head to the United States this summer for an... Read more
The Church needs prophets of truth and hope, Pope Francis says
In his homily Tuesday, Pope Francis said the Church needs men and women who are capable not only of bearing... Read more
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
English bishop calls for 'new forms of witness' by the People of Life
Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has encouraged Catholics, as the “people of life”, to be positive and confident in sharing... Read more
US promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees
As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly... Read more
Exorcism course to study link between porn and demonic influence
An annual exorcism course offered to priests in Rome aims to open the dialogue on what degree of demonic influence... Read more
Christian leaders in Guernsey: Provide care for the vulnerable, not assisted suicide
Christian leaders on the Channel Island of Guernsey have united to author an open letter opposing assisted suicide legislation which... Read more
Syro-Malabar priest among sainthood causes advanced by pope
Pope Francis has approved the advancement of the causes of eight Servants of God, all priests and religious, including Fr.... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday with his brother
Benedict XVI turned 91 on Monday, celebrating “with his brother Georg in a calm and familiar climate,” according to a... Read more
Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia retires for health reasons
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation for medical reasons of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia.... Read more
Why did we forget how to date? New documentary aims to find out
It was about 10 or so years ago when Kerry Cronin, a professor at Boston College, noticed something was up... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
Pope Francis: Every violation of the body is an 'outrage' to God
On Sunday Pope Francis issued a moving prayer for all those whose bodies have been hurt or exploited, including those... Read more
Syrian patriarchs condemn 'unjust aggression' of Friday allied airstrikes, ask for prayers
The airstrikes carried out by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Syria on Friday constituted “unjust” and... Read more
Film and evangelization – how Bishop Barron inspired high school seniors
Each year at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, students are required to complete a “senior evangelization project” for their final... Read more
Peaceful protests outside hospital to support Alfie Evans' parents
Amid a tense battle over medical care for gravely ill toddler Alfie Evans, hundreds of protestors crowded outside Alder Hey... Read more
How hospitals are targeted in the Syrian civil war
Hospitals have become military targets in Syria, making it difficult to provide aid to victims of the country’s civil war,... Read more
Catholic agencies concerned by drastic drop in Syrian refugees admitted to US
Catholic leaders have said that the dramatic decrease in the number of Syrian refugees accepted by the United States is... Read more
