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Philosopher who supports legal abortion joins Vatican pro-life academy
Philosopher Nigel Biggar, who backs legal abortion, is among the 45 new appointments to the Pontifical Academy for Life, according... Read more
Carl Anderson among appointments to Pontifical Academy for Life
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been appointed by... Read more
Kentucky native appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis
The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' transfer of Bishop Charles Thompson from the Evansville diocese to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Read more
Watch as FOCUS consecrates its ministry to Jesus through Mary
In the centenary year of Our Lady of Fatima, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students has decided to consecrate its... Read more
Could priests be incardinated into ecclesial movements?
The last meeting of the head of dicasteries of the Roman Curia took place last May 29. Among other issues,... Read more
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more
Lithuania's first Soviet-era martyr to be beatified
A Soviet-era priest and bishop who continually defied communist rule and spent much of his ministry in prison will be... Read more
Francis: Migrant crises require focus on reality, dialogue, commitment
Pope Francis sent a letter last week to the Latin American Parliament as they discuss migration in the region, encouraging... Read more
Former slave Julia Greeley first to be buried at Denver’s cathedral
In what was a historic first for the Archdiocese of Denver, the exhumed remains of a potential saint were laid... Read more
A new procedure for bishops' ad limina visits to Rome
In order to foster collegiality, Pope Francis has added to the usual schedule of bishops' ad limina visit to Rome:... Read more
Immigration arrests stun Detroit's Chaldean Catholics
Dozens of Chaldean Christians were arrested by federal immigration officials over the weekend in the Detroit metropolitan area, leaving the... Read more
For Pope Francis, consolation requires an open heart
Consolation is never self-reliant, Pope Francis said during Mass on Monday, noting it is only possible to receive the Lord’s... Read more
Pope Francis demands obedience from priests of Nigerian diocese
Pope Francis met on Thursday with a delegation from a Nigerian diocese which for the last four and a half... Read more
Nigerian priest shares harrowing story of being kidnapped
It was supposed to be a quiet retreat weekend last April for Fr. Sam Okwuidegbe, a Nigerian Jesuit priest and... Read more
The new celibacy? How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex
One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is called to reflect the Trinity's goodness
Through God's mercy the Church can become an image of the communion and goodness of the Trinity, Pope Francis said... Read more
Want Pope Francis to visit South Sudan? Work for peace, bishops say
The news that Pope Francis will not be able to visit South Sudan this year prompted the nation's bishops to... Read more
Detroit archdiocese challenged to 'Unleash the Gospel'
The Archbishop of Detroit has issued a pastoral letter for his local Church which aims to encourage evangelization as an... Read more
Laity, gender ideology shared concerns for Pope and Panama's bishops
World Youth Day wasn't the only topic on the agenda for Panama's bishops during their meeting with Pope Francis this... Read more
Combat the world's elitism with inclusion, Pope encourages youth
Pope Francis participated in a Google Hangout on Friday with youth from around the world, emphasizing that “everyone has meaning,”... Read more
