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Insurance denied her chemo treatment. But it covered drugs for suicide.
Stephanie Packer cherishes every moment with her husband and four children. Living with a terminal illness in Orange, California, her... Read more
Fix health care bill's major defects, bishops ask US Senate
Despite its pro-life actions, the latest health care reform bill has “many serious flaws,” the U.S. bishops have said. Read more
Dialogue with Islam, promote the family, Pope urges Consolata Missionaries
Pope Francis on Monday challenged the Consolata Missionaries to give a “new impetus” to their missions work, including by inculturation... Read more
US bishops say draft religious freedom rule 'long overdue'
A draft federal rule from the Trump administration regarding the contraception mandate is “encouraging news” that could help return federal... Read more
How a Supreme Court decision about pension plans affects religious hospitals
The Supreme Court of the United States, in an 8-0 decision on Monday, ruled that the pension plans of religious... Read more
Catacomb frescoes in Rome restored using lasers
Adorning the crypts hidden among Rome’s catacombs are frescoes which reveal 1,600 year-old history, as well as the life of... Read more
Muslims and Christians unite to rebuild Mosul monastery
As government forces pry apart the Islamic State's three yearlong grip on Mosul, Muslims and Christians have united to rebuild... Read more
European leaders discuss plight of child victims of war
Last week the Order of Malta hosted diplomats and politicians from throughout Europe for a discussion on the effects of... Read more
Pope dedicates June to praying for an end to the arms trade
In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis again issued a harsh condemnation of the arms trade, calling on global leaders... Read more
The need for a Catholic ministry to transgendered persons
Walt Heyer remembers the moment when he started desiring to be a girl. Read more
How ISIS genocide victims still face discrimination in Kurdistan
After the Islamic State ravaged large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014, religious minorities targeted for genocide fled into... Read more
Catholic bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London
Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that... Read more
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says
On Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy... Read more
Pope prays for victims of terror attack in central London
Pope Francis offered his prayers after Mass on Pentecost Sunday for the victims of the terrorist attack at London Bridge. Read more
Pope on Pentecost: Division isn’t from the Holy Spirit
On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said that division doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit, who forms the universal Church with... Read more
Humanity urgently needs the Gospel, Pope says for World Mission Day 2017
In his message for World Mission Day, Pope Francis said that the Church needs to spread the Gospel, caring for... Read more
A Catholic ecologist’s take on climate change, the Paris agreement
Catholics should know that the effects of climate change are already being felt in the U.S., said one Catholic ecologist... Read more
Francis declares future month of prayer for missionary work
On Saturday Pope Francis announced a future extraordinary month of reflection and prayer for the missionary work of the Church. Read more
Pope hears testimonies of earthquake children, asks them to trust in Jesus
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with 400 children from towns hit by earthquakes in central Italy, telling them that during... Read more
One of Poland's new priests is the prime minister's son
A son of the Polish prime minister has been ordained a Catholic priest, and he celebrated his first Mass this... Read more
