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Child pornography charges increasing in Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more
Mexican Senate approves medical conscientious objection bill
The Mexican Senate has approved a measure protecting the conscientious objections of medical personnel who hold moral or ethical objections... Read more
Speak out against assisted suicide, bishop encourages Catholics of Guernsey
Legalizing assisted suicide is a false solution to the sufferings of the terminally ill, an English bishop has said in... Read more
Ambassador Brownback: World faces a 'critical moment' for religious minorities
“It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be a person of faith,” said Ambassador Sam Brownback... Read more
How to get holy during Holy Week
As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting... Read more
Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees
Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more
French policeman who swapped with hostage praised for his sacrifice
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a column for Holy Week highlighting the sacrifice of French Catholic policeman Arnaud... Read more
US State Department honors Italian nun as a 'Woman of Courage'
An Italian nun working in war-torn parts of Africa was honored at the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop criticized for handling of abuse report
On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore, Ireland, who had asked to step down... Read more
Analysis: As things change in Vatican communications office, will they stay the same?
In the aftermath of Msgr. Dario Edoardo Viganò’s resignation as prefect of the Secretariat for Communication, rumors in Rome have... Read more
Pope sends prayers for victims of attack in France, fire in Russia
On Monday Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences for victims of an alleged terrorist attack in southern France, and... Read more
Young people bring faith, simplicity to meditations for papal Via Crucis
As the Vatican gears up for the Synod on youth in October, Pope Francis has chosen a group of Italian... Read more
Nothing can stifle the joy of the Gospel, Pope says on Palm Sunday
Jesus was the first target of “fake news” spread by those who wanted spin and twist his message for their... Read more
Australian court hears further testimony in Cardinal Pell abuse hearing
New accusations were brought forward and others were dropped this week, during a pre-trial hearing in an Australian court regarding... Read more
Youth say they want a Church that's transparent, up-to-date
At the end of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican, young people from around the world have urged the... Read more
Kentucky Senate votes to restrict common abortion procedure
The Kentucky State Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban dilation and evacuation abortions after the 11th week of... Read more
Chilean pregnant mothers pay unique tribute to unborn children
Pregnant mothers carrying children, volunteers, and staff of the Chile United Foundation celebrated the Day of the Unborn Child and... Read more
What the 'Great Firewall' might signal for Vatican-China deal
As the Chinese government tightens control over Christian groups in the country, experts caution that Beijing is positioned to further... Read more
Papal Foundation responds to multi-million dollar hospital grant controversy
Controversy over a $25 million grant from The Papal Foundation to a Rome hospital at the request of Pope Francis... Read more
California high school student planning pro-life walkout
Students at a public school in California are organizing a pro-life walkout, similar to the recent walkouts over gun control,... Read more
