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Deaths in smuggler's truck 'completely senseless,' Texas archbishop says
The deaths of at least nine people due to heat in an alleged immigrant smuggler’s truck parked in San Antonio... Read more
This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded
Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a “Pilgrimage of Joy” to the Marian... Read more
Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
Duterte's bloody war on drugs slammed as 'social cleansing'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and government officials are guilty of “social cleansing” under the guise of a war on drugs,... Read more
Federal budget jeopardizes struggling poor people, US bishops warn
Congress’ proposed federal budget will fail to provide for the basic needs of millions of America’s poor people, the U.S.... Read more
India's bishops pray new president will defend rule of law
The bishops of India have offered their congratulations to the country's newly elected president, Ram Nath Kovind, urging him to... Read more
Catholic women's conference to be held in New Mexico
The Women of Grace apostolate will mark 30 years at its national conference this year, an event which aims to... Read more
Bishop: Senate mustn't repeal health care law without suitable replacement
The US bishops' representative for domestic justice has asked Senators not to vote to repeal the current health care law... Read more
Bishop Conley: 50 years after Land O'Lakes, Catholic education needs renewal
The 50th anniversary of a historic statement that changed Catholic higher education in America represents both a cautionary tale and... Read more
Venezuelan bishops offer day of prayer, fasting as riots continue
Venezuela's bishops have organized a day of prayer and fasting amid ongoing, violent riots throughout the country as opposition to... Read more
Could a California bill make Catholic conduct codes illegal?
Pro-abortion groups are lobbying for a California law that Catholic leaders warn would open employers like Catholic schools to lawsuits... Read more
100 descendants and counting: The remarkable story of Pat Klingbeil
When most people hear about a stereotypical “large Catholic family,” they might picture a van that seats six or eight... Read more
Why we should care about the spike in women prisoners
While there is talk of criminal justice reform in the U.S., something must also be done about a decades-long spike... Read more
Former US head of Opus Dei dies at 71
Father Arne Panula, the former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, passed away at his Washington, D.C. home on July 19,... Read more
Brutal Regensburg report hailed as step in the right direction
A member of Pope Francis' commission to protect minors says a new report on the abuse of more than 500... Read more
David Daleiden to appeal huge contempt fine over Planned Parenthood videos
A federal judge has ordered over $136,000 in fines after the release of several undercover videos in a series that... Read more
Supreme Court order affects thousands of refugees seeking US entry
Grandparents and other family members are temporarily exempt from the travel and refugee bans implemented by President Donald Trump, the... Read more
In latest appointments, Pope names new members of Roman Rota
Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in... Read more
Bishops to Trump: Don't abandon young people to deportation
Undocumented young people brought to the U.S. by their parents contribute to American society and deserve continued protections from the... Read more
Be protagonists of change, Cardinal Sandri tells Ukrainian youth
At the close of his recent trip to Ukraine, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri met with youth from the troubled country, telling... Read more
