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UK bill seeks to protect conscientious objection for medical practitioners
A bill in the British Parliament would clarify the rights of conscientious objection for medical professionals, protecting them from participating... Read more
Courage of St. Joseph highlighted at Mass for Congressional staffers
St. Joseph is a model of courage for those in political life today, Fr. Carter Griffin told attendees of Monday’s... Read more
If a bishop doesn't pray, he's not doing his job, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked Monday's Solemnity of St. Joseph by ordaining three new bishops, telling them prayer is a primary ecclesial... Read more
Pope encourages young people to ask tough questions at pre-synod launch
Pope Francis opened this week's pre-synod meeting telling youth to hold nothing back and to have the courage to ask... Read more
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, disgraced Scottish prelate, dies at 80
Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, who stepped down as Archbishop of Edinburgh in 2013 after admitting to inappropriate sexual conduct throughout... Read more
Catholics in Indonesia will be alert during Holy Week in light of church attacks
As there has been an increase in violence committed against parishes throughout Indonesia, Church officials in the country have urged... Read more
The Pope's Cat: New book series introduces kids to papal office, Rome
Margaret, the fictional stray cat adopted by a fictional Pope in a new children’s book series, gets an up-close and... Read more
Pope Francis: The crucifix is for prayer, not decoration
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the crucifix is not just something decorative to hang on the wall or wear,... Read more
'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay
An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more
What US Catholics see as Pope Francis' most notable action
What has been Pope Francis’ most notable action so far in his papacy? Read more
Benedict’s praise for Francis booklets came with previously unmentioned caveats, letter shows
Amid accusations of concealment, the Vatican's communications department has released the entirety of a letter written by Benedict XVI, revealing... Read more
Prayer is about being with God, not stress relief, Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did – out of love for God... Read more
The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
Pope Francis in Pietrelcina: Padre Pio loved Mother Church
Speaking Saturday in Pietrelcina, the town where St. Padre Pio was born, Pope Francis encouraged devotion to Holy Mother Church,... Read more
Ohio AG will appeal to maintain law banning Down syndrome abortions
A federal judge has blocked a law from taking effect next week which bans abortions after a prenatal diagnosis of... Read more
Philly archdiocese responds after city halts foster care placements
After the City of Philadelphia announced it has stopped using Catholic Social Services’ foster care program because it does not... Read more
Legalizing divorce would devastate families, warn Philippines bishops
As the Philippines considers legalizing divorce, the nation’s bishops are speaking out against the measure, warning that it would be... Read more
Baby box safe haven bill clears key hurdle in Peruvian congress
A save haven bill that would allow mothers to leave their children at certain drop off locations to be taken... Read more
Update: Guilty verdict for Guam archbishop, appeal to follow
On Friday the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith announced the conclusion of a year-long trial against an... Read more
Pro-life leaders deliver letter to Irish prime minister: Choose Life
A group of 17 American pro-life leaders delivered a letter to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Thursday urging him... Read more
