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Pope Francis: Putting God first doesn't mean avoiding reality
On Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of both fulfilling our earthly duties and making God a priority, stressing... Read more
Missionary work begins with everyone, cardinal says
In a press conference ahead of World Mission Day, Cardinal Fernando Filoni stressed the importance of missionary work, saying that... Read more
Pope slams 'eugenic' mentality that seeks to eliminate disability
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of the underlying eugenic mentality in society that leads many to abort... Read more
Catechesis must encounter the disabled with love, archbishop says
The Church must learn “how to encounter disabled people today, how to allow them to have an encounter with Christ... Read more
Defining our values: What Catholics can take from Bush's speech
In a rare political speech on Thursday, former president George W. Bush had blunt words for America: Remember your identity... Read more
Don't sacrifice justice and family for efficiency, Pope tells business leaders
Pope Francis met Friday with leaders in business and civil society, telling them not to get carried away by wealth... Read more
Catholic leaders lament assassination of Maltese journalist
Both Pope Francis and the bishop of the local Church have expressed their sorrow over the death of Daphne Caruana... Read more
Australian state's lower house passes assisted suicide bill
A bill to legalize assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia was passed by Victoria's Legislative Assembly on Friday after 26 hours... Read more
Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more
Burma's cardinal: 'The Pope will come to heal the wounds of the country'
Pope Francis’ trip to Burma will help heal the wounds of his country, especially for minorities under attack, the nation's... Read more
Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns
California is still burning. Read more
How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless
With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more
BBC mini-series captures daily life of Benedictine monks
A new BBC series will depict the daily life of Benedictine monks in a few UK monasteries, taking camera crews... Read more
Government must allow abortion for undocumented teenager, judge rules
In a controversial decision, a U.S. district judge ruled that the government must facilitate an abortion for an undocumented teenager... Read more
English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch
A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more
Pursue the common good, not allure of money, Pope tells finance students
Pope Francis told a group of students studying finance Thursday not to let themselves get taken in by the charm... Read more
St. John Paul II's legacy lives on through new study abroad program
Near the heart of Krakow, Poland, you can find a two-level basilica which houses all things related to the beloved... Read more
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is more than talk – it needs action
Marking 50 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue, Pope Francis on Thursday told members of both traditions that when it comes to... Read more
Europe at a crossroads
On Sunday, the people of Austria elected a new government. At 31 years of age, Sebastian Kurz is poised to... Read more
Excluding people with disabilities makes Church 'incomplete'
A leading expert on faith and disabilities has said that people with disabilities are an essential aspect of the Church's... Read more
