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New Zealand inquiry doesn't recommend legalizing assisted suicide, euthanasia
A long-term inquiry submitted to New Zealand's parliament Wednesday did not recommend that assisted suicide and euthanasia be legalized in... Read more
Study finds more Americans are approving of polygamy
A new poll shows that seventeen percent of people in the U.S. now find polygamy to be morally permissible, citing... Read more
Vatican urges Venezuela to suspend constitutional revision
As tensions and deaths continue to rise in Venezuela over the government's push to re-write their constitution, the Holy See... Read more
Excavation sheds light on importance of ancient city near Rome
Just eleven miles east of Rome lies the site of excavations of another ancient city, one which thrived in the... Read more
Over half of UK women who sought abortion last year used contraceptives
Recent statistics show that more than half of women seeking abortions in Britain last year were using at least one... Read more
Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say
A prominent Jesuit publication’s essay on American religion and politics continues to provoke responses from critics concerned its two authors... Read more
Proposed legal immigration limits draw strong criticism from US bishops
A Senate proposal for immigration limits backed by President Donald Trump would hurt family unity and exclude too many vulnerable... Read more
Priest stabbed during Mass at Mexico City cathedral dies in hospital
Father José Miguel Machorro, who was stabbed in the neck and torso mid-May at the conclusion of Mass at the... Read more
Canadian robot spider on cathedral spawns Twitter fame
On July 27, an enormous spider was seen descending from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario. Read more
Knights of Columbus 'modernize' Fourth Degree uniforms
The classic ceremonial hats and capes of Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus that you may have seen... Read more
Malawi's government encourages local Catholic media
Mawali's information, communication and technology ministry praised the country's Catholic media this week for their evangelization efforts as part of... Read more
Why Cardinal Parolin's trip to Russia matters
The Vatican Secretary of State's visit to Russia later this month comes at a crucial juncture for the country, and... Read more
Will Democrats’ future include pro-lifers? The debate continues.
A leading Democratic Party campaigner has signaled openness to pro-life candidates, continuing months of controversy over the party’s future. Read more
The Virgin Mary on a paddle boat? One priest's beach blessing
Every August, for the feast of the Madonna of the Sea, Italian priest Father Mario Calogiuri takes to the beach... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal warns President Maduro over deaths of protestors
Cardinal Jorge Urosa of Caracas has warned President Nicolás Maduro and the high command of the armed forces that they... Read more
What a missionary to North Korea told the Knights of Columbus convention
Service to the poor on the peripheries of society was a theme of the 2017 Knights of Columbus States Dinner... Read more
Christian leaders unite to oppose assisted suicide in Australia
Catholics and Christian leaders from several denominations have joined forces in the Australian state of Victoria to decry a bill... Read more
Knights of Columbus to raise $2 million to rebuild Iraqi town
The Knights of Columbus on Tuesday announced it will raise and donate $2 million to re-settle Iraqi Christian families displaced... Read more
Haitian children, Andrea Bocelli sing for Pope Francis
Wednesday there was a special surprise at the end of Pope Francis' general audience – a performance by acclaimed Italian... Read more
Vatican justice branch sets anti-corruption goals for 2018
After hosting a discussion earlier this summer, the Vatican office for justice has outlined several goals and action points in... Read more
