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Could US tax reform drive down charitable giving?
As President Donald Trump and Congress get set to undertake tax reform, some are concerned that Republican tax proposals could... Read more
Suffering will come, but encounter it with prayer, Francis advises
During Mass on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians to more prayer and hope, especially during the difficult times, instead of... Read more
Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)
What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards? Read more
Polish bishops see continuity between Amoris laetitia, Familiaris consortio
The pastoral care of families was one of the key areas of discussion for Poland's bishops in their latest plenary... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more
Iraqi Christians endure despite persecution, Chaldean bishop says
Iraq’s Christians have suffered persecution for centuries, yet their faith has survived and the community will remain, provided their material... Read more
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
When Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in... Read more
Venezuela's bishops: President Maduro starves his people into submission
After a last-minute meeting with Pope Francis Thursday to discuss the dire situation of their country, Venezuela's bishops said they... Read more
Missouri governor calls special session to protect St Louis pro-lifers
Missouri’s Gov. Eric Greitens has called a special session of the legislature to pass stronger legal protections for pro-life groups,... Read more
English bishop issues liturgical norms for Neocatechumenal Way
The Bishop of Lancaster issued last week liturgical norms for the Neocatechumenal Way, which apply to all in the diocese,... Read more
Calif. Supreme Court weighs ballot measure to hasten death penalty
A ballot measure intended to speed up the application of the death penalty is now being challenged before the California... Read more
Can the Catholic Church help an addicted generation?
Young Americans are dying at a rate not seen since the Vietnam War. Read more
Denmark repealed its blasphemy law. Will other nations follow?
The Danish parliament has repealed an anti-blasphemy law at a time when such laws are still used around the world. Read more
Are we less free than a 1950s housewife? A look at contraception
What started as a means to liberate women seems to have taken an ironic twist. Read more
Delaware legislature votes to drop restrictions on abortion
In Delaware, lawmakers’ vote to pass a bill that would strike down almost all remaining abortion restrictions drew strong criticism... Read more
Why this bill could be crucial for Iraq's beleaguered Christians
After a myriad of reports of United States humanitarian aid not reaching Christian genocide survivors in Iraq, their advocates in... Read more
Texas bishops decry state's new immigration law
Two Texas bishops have defended from charges of fear mongering the opponents of a new law which targets sanctuary cities... Read more
Autopsy raises questions about circumstances of African bishop's death
Local news reports say that “signs of torture” have been found on the body of a Cameroonian bishop whose body... Read more
