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Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Christians are called to be 'artisans' of reconciliation

Sep 28, 2017

By Elise Harris

During a conference on rebuilding Christian villages on the Plains of Nineveh, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more

Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on August 23, 2018.

Baptist theologian: Fr. Martin's ideas 'require a total redefinition of doctrine'

Sep 28, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

A Baptist theologian, Dr. Albert Mohler, has claimed that Fr. James Martin’s teaching on sexuality is “an entire re-orientation of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on Oct. 19, 2016.

Pope Francis will re-use popemobiles for his Chile trip

Sep 28, 2017

The commission planning Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Chile has announced that the popemobiles which the Holy Father will use... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City flag from the roof of a nearby building on June 5, 2015.

Vatican office for evangelization of peoples gets a new undersecretary

Sep 28, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Ryszard Szmydki, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, as the... Read more

Syrian refugee.

Trump administration drops refugee cap to 45,000

Sep 28, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it plans to resettle a maximum of 45,000 refugees in 2018, fewer than in... Read more

Ukrainian priest.

In a grandmother’s dress, the hidden story of a Ukrainian priest’s martyrdom

Sep 28, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Dr. George Isajiw, the grandson of a slain Ukrainian priest, always knew that his grandfather was martyred by the Soviet... Read more

With clock ticking on DACA, Republican senators offer path to citizenship

Sep 27, 2017

With the future uncertain for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as minors, three Republican Senators say they have... Read more

Euthanasia movement is weaker than it seems, expert says

Sep 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

A leading opponent of assisted suicide says that while the movement supporting euthanasia seems strong, the reality is that, at... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square on June 24, 2015.

Pope Francis: Charity is 'the soul' of the Church's mission

Sep 27, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis said that charity is central to the Church’s mission, and... Read more

How the US Church is 'sharing the journey' with immigrants

Sep 27, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Catholic leaders in the U.S. are hoping that the newly announced “Share the Journey” campaign will foster a welcoming attitude... Read more

Pope Francis visits a refugee camp in Bangui, CAR on Nov. 29, 2015.

Pope Francis launches campaign to encounter and welcome migrants

Sep 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Wednesday announced a new initiative encouraging a “culture of encounter” and efforts to warmly welcome immigrants and... Read more

Alejandro Bermudez, executive director of CNA and ACI Prensa.

A note from CNA's Executive Director on the 'filial correction'

Sep 27, 2017

I never signed this letter, nor do I intend to ever sign it.  Read more

St. Paul's Boys Choir. Courtesy of St. Paul's Boys Choir.

New boys' choir CD explores rich music of Mary

Sep 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Boys’ choirs have been a tradition in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages, when men and women did not... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Sept. 27, 2016 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says

Sep 27, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more

Why witchcraft can never be used to accomplish good

Sep 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Shortly after Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States, witches across the country began large-scale efforts... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

US House to vote on banning abortion after 20 weeks

Sep 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Micah Pickering was born prematurely at 20 weeks. His eyes were “fused shut,” according to his mother, and his bones... Read more

Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?

Sep 26, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome.    Read more

How should a Catholic evaluate health care policy?

Sep 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act seems on the verge of failure, after three Republican senators... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on Aug. 28, 2010.

Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners

Sep 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and... Read more

Rescuers work in the rubble after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on Sept. 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mexico City archdiocese offers free medical care for earthquake victims

Sep 26, 2017

In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake, the Archdiocese of Mexico City has announced that anyone needing medical care... Read more