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As Senate health care bill fails, pro-lifers vow to continue fighting
After attempts to block abortion funding in health care failed with the demise of the Senate’s health care bill early... Read more
Judge axes order reducing jail time for sterilized inmates
Tennessee Judge Sam Benningfield has rescinded his controversial order offering reduced sentences to prisoners who would undergo sterilization procedures. Read more
Updated: Gard family announces that Charlie has died
A spokesperson for the parents of terminally ill British infant Charlie Gard has reported that their “beautiful little boy” has... Read more
With constitution re-write looming, Catholics in Venezuela still looking for solution
Venezuela faces potentially radical changes to its constitution this weekend, after years of economic collapse and shortages. Read more
What the Holy See told the UN about Middle East Christians
The Middle East needs peace, human rights, and the continued presence of Christians, a Holy See diplomat told the U.N.... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
A Church on mission – Zambia celebrates 125 years of the Catholic faith
As Zambia concluded a year of celebration marking 125 years since the Church was established in the country, its bishops... Read more
Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says
In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in lives of joy and... Read more
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good
After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender could not serve in the U.S. military, theologians... Read more
Ohio Catholic parish hosts camp to empower refugee women
U.S. Together is partnering with a Toledo Catholic parish to create a summer camp for women and children refugees –... Read more
Statement claims radical feminist group bombed Mexico bishops' conference
An online statement purporting to be from a radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for the explosive set off at... Read more
Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown
Three hundred years ago this September the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa was crowned Queen and Protector of Poland... Read more
Former Senator Sam Brownback tapped for religious freedom ambassador
Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas (R) on Wednesday was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Ambassador at-Large... Read more
Ohio bishops: Replace death penalty with mercy, conversion
Catholic leaders in Ohio stressed the need to replace the death penalty with mercy and spiritual conversion, following the execution... Read more
Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church
An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned church next month. Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall
As Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, bishops... Read more
Pro-life groups praise new Missouri bill curbing abortion
Pro-lifers lauded a bill that will restrict abortion access in Missouri, granting the state attorney general more power to prosecute... Read more
Court to decide if Charlie Gard's parents can take him home
After ending their legal fight to seek further treatment for their 11-month-old son, the parents of Charlie Gard are now... Read more
WYD Unite event brings together youth from across the nation
On one of the hottest days of the year, more than 1,300 young people from around the country gathered together... Read more
