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Pilgrims keep watch with Christ in venerable Holy Thursday tradition
On the night of Holy Thursday Christians in Rome and around the world will take part in a tradition from... Read more
Commentary: What will be gained from a deal with Beijing?
Ever since President Nixon famously “opened” China to the West, the country’s rise as an economic and political superpower has... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce Easter pledge to aid persecuted Christians
In light of Holy Week, the Knights of Columbus announced that it will be donating more than $1 million to... Read more
Why fathers matter to the future of young black men
A recent study shows that when it comes to upward economic mobility, family and community makes a notable difference in... Read more
US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent
The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more
Indiana law requires doctors to report abortion complications
Doctors in Indiana must report legally specified complications that might arise from abortions under a law signed by Indiana Gov.... Read more
'Opportunities for conversion' - the liturgies of Holy Week
Any priest will tell you that Easter Sunday Mass is one of the most highly attended of the year, alongside... Read more
Chinese authorities release bishop—but restrict his celebration of Mass
A Catholic bishop has been released by Chinese authorities after a short detention, but they have ordered him not to... Read more
Analysis: Francis, China, and the art of the deal
If Vatican-brokered agreements negotiated under his leadership are any indication, it seems clear that when a deal is on the... Read more
Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong
The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968. Read more
Kiss from Pope Francis a wish come true for boy with Down syndrome
When Peter Lombardi was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015, his wish was to get a kiss from Pope Francis, but... Read more
New San Francisco auxiliary bishop 'delighted' by appointment
On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar and a... Read more
Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt
The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more
Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families
The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone. Read more
Two years after her death, Mother Angelica remembered for faith, determination
On Tuesday Catholics marked the second anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network. Read more
Washington archdiocese's bus ad case heard by appeals court
The Archdiocese of Washington was in court on Monday, arguing that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s ban on any... Read more
March for Life in Argentina draws massive crowds
Marking the Day of the Unborn Child in much of Latin America, tens of thousands of Argentinians took to the... Read more
Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion
Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
We asked and you answered: How Mother Angelica touched your lives
Here are just a few of the stories from our readers Read more
