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Minnesota archbishop: Catholics belong in the public sphere
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said it is the duty of the laity to... Read more
George Weigel: Virtue, cultural renewal necessary for democracy
As populists across the U.S. and Europe express discontent with the current state of democracy, George Weigel has pointed to... Read more
Botched execution shows death penalty must end, Catholic group says
As a death row inmate in Alabama sues the state over a botched execution last month, a Catholic advocacy group... Read more
Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis' 5-year anniversary
March 13, 2018 marks the 5-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Bishop of Rome. In recognition of the anniversary,... Read more
Defending the faith is pastoral, CDF prefect says
Promoting and defending Catholic teaching is itself a pastoral practice, said Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, S.J., the Prefect of the... Read more
In China, government-appointed bishops support Xi, Vatican-China deal
Government-backed bishops have spoken out publicly in support of the Vatican-China deal in a Chinese media interview at the Chinese... Read more
Commentary: Praying for Francis
Five years ago, I stood in the refectory of St. John Vianney Seminary of Denver, with colleagues, friends, and a... Read more
Nigerian nuns take action against violent conflict within country
With widespread violence plaguing Nigeria, Catholic religious sisters in the country have united in the name of peace to counter... Read more
St Louis program trains priests in business, finances
While the intellectual formation of pastors is dominated by philosophy and theology, their pastoral duties also require something beyond the... Read more
In Ireland, pro-lifers rally by the thousands against legalizing abortion
Some 100,000 Irish pro-life advocates took to the streets across the country on Saturday to oppose legalizing abortion in the... Read more
Updated: Benedict XVI says there is 'inner continuity' between himself, Pope Francis
In a personal letter reportedly sent to the head of the Secretariat for Communications, Benedict XVI said that he sees... Read more
Controversial LGBT event drops 'Catholic' label after bishop's statement
An event hosted by the University of Cincinnati on faith and the LGBT community has dropped ‘Catholicism’ from its label... Read more
Child sex abuse bill unfairly shields public institutions, Atlanta archbishop warns
The Archbishop of Atlanta released a statement Friday announcing his opposition to a bill in the Georgia legislature that would... Read more
Nun involved in Katy Perry real estate dispute dies in court
Sister Catherine Rose Holzman, 89, was one of five remaining members of her religious community, the Sisters of the Immaculate... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of controversial German cardinal
On Monday Pope Francis sent condolences for the death of Cardinal Karl Lehmann, the retired archbishop of Mainz, Germany, who... Read more
Good Friday collection will aid Christians in Middle East
As the Vatican’s annual Good Friday Collection approaches, the head of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches has encouraged people... Read more
What a new TV show gets wrong about 'Living Biblically'
These biblical commandments probably sound familiar: Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Read more
Capuchins raise funds for victims of Papua New Guinea earthquake
As Papua New Guinea begins to recover from a major earthquake, the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad is raising funds... Read more
Pope Francis: Our fearful world needs audacious love
In a world that has grown afraid, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of mercy and love, praising the work... Read more
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, influential German prelate, dies at 81
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Archbishop Emeritus of Mainz and one of the most prominent leaders in the German Church known for... Read more
