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How the 'pirate nun' changed a gay man's life
Paul Darrow went to his first gay beach when he was 15. Read more
As abuse survivor leaves, Vatican group aims to listen better to victims
After a victim who suffered past clerical abuse resigned from the Vatican's anti-abuse commission, the group is aiming for more... Read more
Mother Angelica was a 'forerunner' of the New Evangelization
A veteran Vatican official praised EWTN foundress Mother Angelica as a pioneer of the New Evangelization, saying the way in... Read more
How an American bishop became a Korean martyr
Bishop Patrick James Byrne was born in the United States, but he died on a forced march in the harsh... Read more
Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more
In Milan, Pope makes youth promise to never be a bully
In last meeting during his day trip to Milan, Pope Francis issued a harsh criticism of bullying in schools, asking... Read more
On Annunciation, Pope says God still seeks hearts like Mary
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation in Milan, telling mass-goers that even today God is still searching for... Read more
Don't fret about numbers, but your mission, Pope tells Milan religious
During his daytrip to Milan Saturday, Pope Francis told the diocese’s priests and religious not to fear the challenges that... Read more
Texas pro-lifers target 'wrongful birth' lawsuits, Planned Parenthood
Among the targets of Texas pro-life advocates are so-called ‘wrongful birth’ lawsuits and Planned Parenthood’s alleged involvement in the sale... Read more
Protection of minors event draws swath of top Vatican leaders
In a significant show of unity, officials from every Vatican department – including at least half a dozen cardinals who... Read more
How do we solve crises? Put the person first, Pope Francis tells EU
Being disconnected from the values of the past – which upheld the human person and the family – has placed... Read more
Gorsuch praised for record of building unity on religious freedom
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch received a strong voice of support Thursday from a lawyer at a major religious liberty... Read more
Americans agree: Moms and dads should have paid parental leave
A new report by the Pew Research Center has found that the overwhelming majority of Americans support paid family and... Read more
California priest found guilty of embezzling donations
A priest in California has been found guilty of diverting $19,000 in donations to his personal account. Read more
New campaign highlights Catholic services in Michigan
A new television ad campaign launched by the Michigan Catholic Conference is featuring commercials that spotlight the hand of the... Read more
We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says
Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more
Baltimore mourns Cardinal Keeler, former archbishop
Cardinal William Henry Keeler, who was Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007, has died at the age of 86,... Read more
Why Catholics in Scotland want a statue for this martyred priest
Four centuries after the martyrdom of St. John Ogilvie, Catholics in Scotland have launched a campaign to mark the place... Read more
Vatican abuse prevention event 'extremely important' for Church
On Thursday a Vatican event on the prevention of child abuse narrowed in on the importance of education in schools... Read more
Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven
A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more
