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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
Australia's former prime minister: Redefining marriage has big consequences
If the people of Australia vote to redefine marriage in the country, the consequences will be dire, warned former Prime... Read more
Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis
This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more
In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia
In his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Hope after the Horror: Reflections on a massacre of Baghdadi Christians
This Halloween marks the seventh anniversary of when my parents' church in Baghdad was held hostage by the Islamic State... Read more
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more
Filipinos gather in Rome to promote bishop's beatification cause
In Rome, hundreds of Filipinos gathered for Mass on Sunday to promote the cause of beatification of the Servant of... Read more
Philosophy professor launches international pro-life academy
A former member of the Pontifical Academy for Life has launched an independent organization he claims will work to “unfold... Read more
UK bishop calls for prayers as MPs urge ban on abortion clinic vigils
The Bishop of Portsmouth, England has called Catholics to pray for the conversion of 113 Members of the British Parliament... Read more
Christianity can survive in Iraq but not without your help
“Iraq needs aid now, or it will be without Christians,” said Fr. Luis Montes, a missionary priest has been serving... Read more
Bishop Morlino: don't let funeral controversy overshadow Christ's love
For Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, misconceptions and negativity are dominating the reaction to his diocese’s private message to priests... Read more
On All Souls' Day, Pope Francis prays for an end to war
We should beg God to put an end to the violence and destruction wrought by war, especially as the world... Read more
Canadian doctors face questions over assisted suicide, euthanasia for minors
Only one year after assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia became legal for adults in Canada, a new study is showing... Read more
Updated: What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection
One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood scandal broke. Read more
Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Notre Dame to cut birth control coverage for faculty, students
The University of Notre Dame has announced to its employees and students that it plans to end birth control coverage... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Pro-lifers laud US Senate's confirmation of judicial nominee
Catholic and pro-life groups are welcoming the Senate's confirmation on Tuesday of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Court of... Read more
Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks
After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more
