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Mexico City archdiocese counters allegations of sex abuse cover up
The Archdiocese of Mexico has countered claims made by two former priests that Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera covered up the... Read more
Bishops across US condemn racism after white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
With deadly violence following a rally of white supremacists this past weekend in Charlottesville, Va., bishops throughout the nation denounced... Read more
Australian bishops oppose forcing priests to reveal details of confession
The bishops of Australia have indicated that they will resist the Royal Commission's proposal that priests be legally obligated to... Read more
St. Barbara of the Tunnels? These Glasgow workers have a special devotion
Workers building a three-mile tunnel under the streets of Glasgow, Scotland have a special patron, and a statue of her... Read more
Trust in Christ – not in horoscopes, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis repeated a message he often has, warning against putting one's trust in horoscopes and fortune telling... Read more
Our Lady of Kazan and Mary's affinity for Russia
One hundred years ago, at the height of a cultural about-face in Russia, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in... Read more
Calls for prayer amid 'abhorrent' violence in Charlottesville
The head of the U.S. bishops conference called for prayers after one person was killed and over a dozen injured... Read more
Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference
Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the importance... Read more
A bishop's plea: Don't forget victims of war and cholera in Yemen
A deadly cholera outbreak in Yemen could continue indefinitely without an end to the civil war, says a bishop in... Read more
Critic: German Catholicism is rich – but in the wrong ways
The Catholic Church in Germany is “spiritually impoverished and in decline, yet rich in material means.” Read more
Priest counters claim that God ordained Trump to nuke North Korea
A Texas Catholic priest has countered the claim of Texas Baptist pastor and adviser to Trump, Pastor Robert Jeffress, who... Read more
Mexico is the most violent Latin American country for priests
For the ninth year in a row, Mexico is the most violent country in Latin America for priests, said a... Read more
Aleppo's Melkite archbishop looks to rebuild city from the ashes
After the Syrian city of Aleppo lost over half its Christian population during the conflict among government forces and various... Read more
Pioneering missionary bishop to China considered for beatification
A cardinal who helped change Catholic missionary work in China is now a possible candidate for beatification. Read more
UK politics put pressure on Northern Ireland pro-life laws
Recent changes in U.K. politics have meant a renewed push against Northern Ireland’s pro-life laws, advocates say. Read more
Dominican Republic priest arrested on suspicion of killing teen
The National Police of the Dominican Republic have arrested a priest on suspicion of killing a teenager, who was allegedly... Read more
A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea
Dialogue and prudent actions to uphold international resolutions are key to maintaining peace amid rising tensions between North Korea and... Read more
Cardinal calls eviction of Venezuela's legislature 'unacceptable'
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas expressed Tuesday his “astonishment and rejection” of a series of measures that violate the... Read more
Pope orders Belgian religious group to stop offering euthanasia to patients
Pope Francis is cracking down on a Belgian Brothers of Charity-run organization, giving the group until the end of August... Read more
Brazilian archbishop robbed at his residence
While preparing to travel to Mass on Saturday morning, Archbishop Antonio Muniz Fernandes of Maceio was robbed at gun point,... Read more
