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Pope Francis: We should leave every Mass better than we entered
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Eucharist is key to living an authentic Christian witness, and that those who leave... Read more
MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say
Bells will ring out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of... Read more
Archbishop Lori: MLK’s principles of nonviolence have 'enduring power'
In a recent pastoral letter, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s "principles of... Read more
Irish policy aimed at Catholic schools raises fears of discrimination
A proposed policy in Ireland that would ban Catholic schools from prioritizing Catholic students on wait lists is being criticized... Read more
Chinese government official: No religion 'transcends nations'
A Chinese government official who oversees religious affairs said Tuesday that government restrictions on bishop appointments are not a violation... Read more
Priest murdered during Holy Week in El Salvador
Fr. Walter Osmir Vásquez Jiménez was shot and killed the afternoon of March 29, Holy Thursday, on a dirt road... Read more
Commentary: Why ‘CINO’ label isn’t helping the Church
On Monday, Villanova University won the NCAA basketball tournament for the second time in three years. The University of Notre... Read more
The Syria visited by Pope John Paul II, and Syria today
When Pope Saint John Paul II visited Syria in 2001, he called on Christians to remember Syria’s “magnificent contribution” to... Read more
Injunction allows abortion for undocumented teens
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an injunction on Friday that blocked a Trump administration policy which prevented undocumented teenagers... Read more
Founder of 40 Days for Life enters Catholic Church on Easter
David Bereit, the founder of 40 Days for Life, entered the Catholic Church on Easter, giving thanks for the inspiration... Read more
Four Christians killed in Pakistan
Four members of a Christian family were killed by gunfire in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday in an... Read more
Thirteen years after his death, John Paul II continues to inspire, friend says
Thirteen years after the death of St. John Paul II, a close friend and colleague of the beloved Polish pope... Read more
South African bishops offer condolences for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela
The bishops of South Africa offered their sympathy Tuesday for the death of the controversial anti-apartheid activist and politician Winnie... Read more
LA archdiocese issues pastoral guidelines for Native American communities
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has signed 17 new protocols recognizing the Native Americans of California as the “First... Read more
Jesuit priest, last living son of Irish revolutionary leaders, dies at 104
A priest whose father was executed following Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising has died at the age of 104, after a... Read more
Hundreds of Catholic employers win injunction against contraception mandate
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Catholic Benefits Association last week, issuing a permanent injunction and declaratory relief... Read more
Bishop Olson: Liturgical fidelity fosters unity, discipleship
At the Chrism Mass celebrated during Holy Week, a Texas bishop offered reflections on the Church’s liturgical life, telling priests... Read more
Colombian diocese donates 250,000 hosts to alleviate shortage in Venezuela
With a flour shortage leading to a lack of hosts in Venezuela, the neighboring diocese of Cúcuta, Colombia donated 250,000... Read more
Women's ministry group hosts workshop on infertility, miscarriage
An upcoming online workshop hosted by the Catholic women’s ministry Blessed Is She will be discussing the topic of infertility... Read more
Don't marginalize people with autism, cardinal urges
Cardinal Peter Turkson issued a message for World Autism Awareness Day urging faith communities to have meaningful encounters with those... Read more
