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Climate change a problem we can't ignore, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis sent a message Thursday to a conference on climate change, telling participants the problem is something that can't... Read more
Extreme nationalism was not John Paul II’s vision for Poland, historian says
St. John Paul II’s teachings propose a different, better vision for Poland than that of a massive Warsaw march led... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to the poor outside St Peter's Square
Pope Francis on Thursday made an unannounced visit to a small makeshift medical center in front of St. Peter's Square... Read more
Bishops of Africa, Europe voice hope for upcoming summit on youth
In preparation for the fifth summit of the African Union and the European Union, the Catholic bishops’ conference of both... Read more
Report: US bishops choose delegates for 2018 Synod
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Australian bishops: Don't let same-sex marriage limit religious freedom
Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect... Read more
Pope Francis got a Lamborghini, and he's auctioning it for charity
On Wednesday, Pope Francis became the new owner of a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracán, which was given to him by company... Read more
Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
On Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this... Read more
Is the FBI preparing to investigate Planned Parenthood?
An FBI request for un-redacted Planned Parenthood documents from the U.S. Senate could signal an investigation into whether the abortion... Read more
Historic peacebuilding program launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
When Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina two years ago, he found a country still healing from a devastating conflict two... Read more
Black Elk sainthood cause advances with US bishops' vote
The sainthood cause for Lakota medicine man and Catholic catechist Nicholas Black Elk took another step forward today, as the... Read more
Sacramento bishop leads prayer after northern California shooting
Notifying his fellow bishops of “a terrible shooting” in his diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento led them in prayer... Read more
Abortion info required at pro-life centers? Supreme Court takes up case
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will consider a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers to display... Read more
Pakistani bishops declare Year of the Eucharist
Amid national challenges, the Pakistani Catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced a “Year of the Eucharist,” to focus on renewal and... Read more
Archbishop Naumann elected US bishops' pro-life committee chair
In a move seen as an endorsement of St. John Paul II's “culture of life” approach, the U.S. bishops on... Read more
Pope Francis pens letter to disabled soldier he met in Colombia
Pope Francis sent a handwritten letter to a disabled soldier he met in Colombia this fall, thanking him for a... Read more
How Christians are continuing to help hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico
Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, the majority of the island is still without power, and many... Read more
US bishops: Fighting racism is a long-term battle – but a critical one
Dialogue to foster conversion of hearts is the goal of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, said the... Read more
US bishops to issue statement on need for immigration reform
As the conclusion of a lengthy discussion on migration, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops decided Monday to draft a... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Amid division, we must look to the God who unites
Witnessing to the Gospel is the simple but fundamental call for people of faith who live in trying times, Cardinal... Read more
