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Karen Gaffney speaks at TedX Portland.

How this OneLife LA speaker is 'made for greater'

Jan 18, 2018

Karen Gaffney has swum the English Channel, is the president of a global non-profit, and has an honorary doctorate.  She’ll... Read more

Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion

Jan 18, 2018

Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Iquique, Chile Jan. 18, 2018.

Pope Francis in Chile: Don’t water down the joy of faith

Jan 18, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Mass in Iquique Thursday morning, Pope Francis drew attention to the care Mary shows at the Wedding at Cana,... Read more

Pope Francis marries flight attendants Paula Podest and Carlos Ciuffardi during his flight from Santiago to Iquique Jan. 18, 2018.

Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit

Jan 18, 2018

By Elise Harris

In his five years in office, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for embracing spontaneity. Today, he did it again... Read more

Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test

Jan 18, 2018

By Mary Farrow

A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela.

Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”

Jan 18, 2018

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more

Child refugees in Iraq.

Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

Jan 17, 2018

The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more

New Los Angeles ministry aims to help families of the imprisoned

Jan 17, 2018

Families with loved ones in prison are feeling isolated, and a new initiative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is... Read more

Cristo del Pacifico in Lima, Peru.

Christ statue in Peru suffers smoke damage

Jan 17, 2018

Last weekend, just days before Pope Francis' visit to Peru, a fire was set that damaged part of Cristo del... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Santiago, Jan. 17, 2018.

Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university

Jan 17, 2018

By Elise Harris

Speaking to Chilean university students and academics Wednesday, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a prophetic role in helping... Read more

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Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates

Jan 17, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more

Join the 9 Days for Life campaign of prayer and action

Jan 17, 2018

By Perry West

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops have beefed up their social media presence for the 9 Days for Life novena,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young people in Chile, January 17, 2018.

Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth

Jan 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more

Donald Trump.

Trump to address March for Life via livestream

Jan 17, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more

 Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Temuco, Chile on Jan. 17, 2018.

Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone

Jan 17, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Chile's largely indigenous Araucania region, long divided by violent conflict. He stressed the... Read more

Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity

Jan 17, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more

Bishop: Congo 'gained heroes' when protesters shed blood

Jan 17, 2018

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo held a memorial Mass Friday for protesters killed last month while... Read more

Pope Francis meets with sex abuse victims in Chile

Jan 16, 2018

Pope Francis met privately on Tuesday with 6 victims of sexual abuse committed by priests in Chile, the papal spokesman... Read more

2017 March for Life.

Catholic college contingents head to the March for Life

Jan 16, 2018

The 45th annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, and hundreds of thousands of... Read more

President Donald Trump appears at the RNC in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2016.

Trump issues statement promoting religious liberty

Jan 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16, 2018, as “religious freedom day.” This date was chosen as... Read more