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US bishops' new child protection program aims to create culture of mindfulness
After years of research, the U.S. bishops are rolling out a new training program that takes some of the best... Read more
Venezuela's hate crime law seeks to silence political opposition, bishops warn
The president of the Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission has criticized a hate crimes law passed on Thursday, charging... Read more
Filipino Bishops begin rosary campaign against violent drug war
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called for a prayer campaign to address violence in an escalating conflict... Read more
Wealthy foundation aims to redefine religious freedom—and Christianity, too
One wealthy activist is continuing to fund coordinated efforts to limit religious freedom and to foster dissent on abortion and... Read more
How do we help trafficking victims re-enter society? Vatican conference takes a look
A Vatican workshop this past weekend drew attention to the vast challenges faced by victims of human trafficking when reintegrating... Read more
Victims of Islamic State in focus at UN forum
Persecuted religious minorities in Syria and Iraq deserve a better future after suffering at the hands of the Islamic State... Read more
More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last... Read more
Catholic University of America offers free tuition to Puerto Rican students
After Hurricanes Irma and Maria swept through Puerto Rico leaving a trail of disaster, the Catholic University of America announced... Read more
New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
A new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just... Read more
How social workers can advance Catholic social teaching
How social workers can live their faith in the workplace was the focus of the latest annual conference of the... Read more
San Antonio archbishop prays for victims of Texas church shooting
After at least 26 people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs,... Read more
How the Church can help victims of sexual assault
It’s been a month since the New York Times first published an investigative report on Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood film... Read more
Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
Pope: Those in authority can't live 'double life,' must lead by example
On Sunday Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true... Read more
Filipino seminarians to drug war victims: we remember you
Victims of the deadly Philippines drug war deserve to be remembered, said Catholic seminarians as they reaffirmed the need for... Read more
Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.
They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint. Read more
Sixty Vincentians martyred during Spanish Civil War to be beatified
Next Saturday 60 members of the Vincentian Order who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War will be beatified at... Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Adoption tax credit part of 'preferential policy for life,' Congressman says
On Thursday, details of the Republican Party’s proposed tax reform legislation were released, including plans to eliminate an adoption tax... Read more
