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US Senate committee advances bill to aid Christians in Iraq
A Senate committee on Tuesday voted to advance a bill that seeks to ensure U.S. aid reaches Christian genocide victims... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Mexico during this ‘moment of sorrow’
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19,... Read more
Korea exhibit at Vatican shares history, peace through art
An exhibit at the Vatican this month shows the 230-year history of the Catholic Church on the Korean peninsula, highlighting... Read more
What it's like to gather relics of Fr. Stanley Rother
When Fr. Stanley Rother, a missionary priest from Okarche, Oklahoma, was killed by rebels in Guatemala, his body was transferred... Read more
Catholic health care growth a benefit, not a threat, ethicist says
A research paper that depicts the growth of Catholic health care as a threat to reproductive health ignores the attraction... Read more
Togo's bishops call for peace while reform goes to public vote
Following Togo's largest protests in over a decade, the bishops of the small African country urged political leaders toward a... Read more
St. Louis archbishop leads prayer for peace after violent protests
The Archbishop of St. Louis led an interfaith group of religious leaders in prayer for peace and justice on Tuesday,... Read more
How Christians can accompany those with same-sex attraction
Have compassion and empathy: especially for those dealing with struggles which are different than yours. Read more
In talk at Facebook, Bishop Barron tackles how to debate religion
People need to learn how to argue better on the internet, especially about religion, Catholic media personality and Los Angeles... Read more
Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says
In a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of... Read more
Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more
UK slammed for media portrayal of people with disabilities
A United Nations committee addressing the rights of disabled people has rebuked the U.K. for how people with disabilities are portrayed by... Read more
Faith, science, beauty: what doctors can learn from Catholic art
The intersection of art, medicine, and faith in the Catholic tradition has a lot to teach today, especially if you’re... Read more
Christian refugees reportedly forced to say Muslim prayers for food in Sudan
Christian children in Sudanese refugee camps are reportedly being given food only after they recite Muslim prayers, a papal aid... Read more
Archbishop calls for peace amid protests over St Louis verdict
The Archbishop of St. Louis called for prayer and peace after a judge acquitted a former St. Louis police officer... Read more
In fight against sex abuse, Australian archbishop sees progress, challenges
Amid ongoing controversy surrounding clerical sex abuse in Australia, one of the country's archbishops believes the local Churches are making... Read more
Cardinal Gracias: curial reform is nearing the 'end of the tunnel'
Nearly four years after the Pope established his Council of Cardinal advisers to help him in the task of reforming... Read more
Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops
In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country's martyrs... Read more
Take in more refugees, not fewer, bishops urge White House
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to further reduce the number of refugees the U.S. will accept in the coming... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time... Read more
