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In Nigeria, brutal attacks and a story of survival
It is common in Nigeria that nomadic herdsmen clash with farmers over the use of land. However, in the past... Read more
Two 20th-century martyrs move toward beatification
Saturday Pope Francis moved two 20th-century martyrs a step closer to sainthood, including Veronica Antal, a young Romanian woman killed... Read more
Chilean legislators pass gender-identity bill
The Chilean House of Representatives has passed a bill that “recognizes and gives protection to gender identity,” an initiative considered... Read more
US bishops critical of Trump's proposed immigration changes
On Thursday US President Donald Trump announced a proposal to create a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million people brought... Read more
Catholic aid organizations ask US to restore funds for Palestinian refugees
Catholic aid leaders and others have requested that the White House reconsider its decision to withhold $65 million designated for... Read more
Ireland's pubs will now be allowed to serve alcohol on Good Friday
Pubs in the Republic of Ireland will now be allowed to sell alcohol on Good Friday, after the lower house... Read more
Amid refugee crisis, trafficking risks are high for Rohingya girls
Raheema was just 15 years old when she left her home in the Rakhine state in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of South Korea hospital fire
A fire at a hospital in South Korea killed at least 37 people on Friday, and injured more than 70.... Read more
The Church must combat euthanasia mentality, Pope says
Pope Francis met with the members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Friday, affirming the dignity of... Read more
Catholic bishops join with rabbis, imams in Canadian religious liberty fight
Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom... Read more
What's destroying some Catholic marriages? The answer may surprise you
Of the countless Catholic couples who have come through Father T.G. Morrow's office in Washington D.C. for marriage counseling, two... Read more
Nuns, guns and the Wild West: the extraordinary tale of Sr. Blandina
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely... Read more
Gov. Brownback confirmed as international religious freedom ambassador
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) was narrowly confirmed as the ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Thursday. The Senate voted 49-49,... Read more
Our Father translation to remain untouched in Germany
After Pope Francis recently suggested that parts of the Our Father prayer were poorly translated, bishops in Germany have debated... Read more
Vatican official hopes World Meeting of Families will promote family values
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is in charge of the World Meeting of Families being held in August, and he has said... Read more
Pope Francis to Christians: Our common Baptism unites us
At an ecumenical Vespers service Thursday, Pope Francis told members of several Christian communities that the grace of Baptism creates... Read more
Priests strap on ski boots for friendly competition in Poland
Over the weekend at the Polish ski resort of Wisla, cassocks could be spotted flying down the hills for the... Read more
Freedom Stickers aim to combat Super Bowl human trafficking
Super Bowl LII, a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, will be played Feb. 4 at... Read more
Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'
An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country's bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic... Read more
Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws
Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more
