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The Supreme Court of the United States.

Supreme Court rules in favor of church in crucial First Amendment case

Jun 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro

In one of the biggest religious cases of the term, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a church-owned... Read more

Flag of China.

Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing

Jun 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more

St. Ignatius of Loyola by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1620-22.

To understand Pope Francis, you have to understand the Jesuits

Jun 25, 2017

By Elise Harris

Discernment is one of the words Pope Francis repeats most, especially when speaking to priests and seminarians.  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says

Jun 25, 2017

In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more

Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero. Public Domain via Wikipedia.

The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil's worst nightmare

Jun 25, 2017

By Mary Farrow

If Jose Brochero doesn't sound like a Gaucho name, nothing does.  Read more

The newly consecrated church in Reyðarfjörður, Iceland, is a gift from Slovakia.

This beautiful church was a gift from Slovakia to Icelandic Catholics

Jun 24, 2017

By CNA Staff

Bishop David Tencer of Reykjavik last week consecrated a new wooden church building, a gift from the Slovak Catholic Church. Read more

What does it mean to be a 'pro-life' police officer?

Jun 24, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

“Ultimately, this report is about the sanctity of all human life.”  Read more

Judge halts deportations of Chaldean Christians to Iraq

Jun 23, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A district court judge on Thursday halted the deportation of more than 100 Iraqis, including many Chaldean Christians, who were... Read more

Pope Francis meets with participants of Serra International's 75th international convention in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, June 23, 2017.

Francis urges Serrans to 'keep moving forward' promoting vocations

Jun 23, 2017

Pope Francis offered encouragement Friday to members of Serra International, which promotes religious vocations, urging them to persevere in their... Read more

How Catholic culture can thrive on the internet

Jun 23, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Social media can be difficult to navigate, but Catholics can reach out with a content-savvy approach that can truly engage... Read more

The United States capitol building.

US Senate healthcare bill 'unacceptable as written', bishops warn

Jun 23, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. bishops' conference has warned that the proposed Senate health care bill will put serious burdens on poor families... Read more

Aleppo as it appeared before Syria's civil war, in October 2009.

How the Church is helping Christians return to Aleppo

Jun 23, 2017

Christians who fled Aleppo because of the four year battle for the city are now returning, and in the face... Read more

A little Catholic cowboy brings Mother Angelica to toddlers

Jun 23, 2017

A new animated cowboy named Tomkin has won a Gabriel Award for the EWTN Global Catholic Network.  Read more

A doctor prescribed a procedure, but insurance offered death

Jun 23, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Dr. T. Brian Callister chose to become a physician for the reason many choose to go into the medical field... Read more

Stop sharing fake news, Filipino bishops implore

Jun 22, 2017

Fake news is a problem everywhere, including in the island nation of the Philippines.  Read more

Calif. court drops 14 charges against Planned Parenthood investigator

Jun 22, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A California court on Wednesday dismissed 14 of 15 criminal charges against an undercover journalist behind the video exposé of... Read more

The USS Fitzgerald returns to Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a collision with a merchant vessel, June 17, 2017. US Navy photo by MC 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released.

US military archbishop prays for victims of USS Fitzgerald collision

Jun 22, 2017

On Wednesday the Archbishop for Military Services, USA offered his prayers and condolences for the sailors who perished on USS... Read more

The Melkite Greek Basilica of St. Paul in Harissa, Lebanon.

Youssef Absi elected Patriarch of Melkite Greek Catholic Church

Jun 22, 2017

The synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church elected on Wednesday Archbishop Youssef Absi as the Church's new patriarch, who... Read more

Pope Francis meets with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the Vatican June 22, 2017.

Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick

Jun 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning... Read more

Stephanie Gray's 'Talk at Google' April 20, 2017. Screenshot.

This pro-life talk at Google's headquarters was a hit

Jun 22, 2017

A pro-life activist walks into Google’s headquarters and delivers a speech so compelling that within 24 hours, the online video... Read more