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Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks
After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced... Read more
US bishops back religious freedom for adoption, foster care providers
Three chairmen of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference have voiced strong support for a measure that would restore certain religious... Read more
EWTN chairman named consultor for Vatican communications office
On Wednesday, the Vatican announced that EWTN’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw has been named by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love
As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more
Pope Francis dismisses from clerical state priest who stole $300k
Pope Francis has dismissed a New Hampshire priest from the clerical state, after the priest was convicted of stealing some... Read more
Donate blood, get free admission to the Vatican Museums
A new initiative in Italy will allow blood donors to receive a free ticket to the Vatican Museums. Read more
West African bishops highlight challenges facing their nations
The regional conference of West African bishops has commended a regional economic union for its efforts to promote peaceful transfers... Read more
This baby's life support can be pulled without parental consent, UK judge rules
Charlie Gard is an 8 month old in the UK who has been fighting for his life against a rare... Read more
Bible scholar gives inside look at Vatican's Stations of the Cross
Pope Francis chose French biblical scholar, Anne-Marie Pelletier, to write the meditations for this year's annual Good Friday Stations of... Read more
Youth raise voices ahead of 2018 synod: we want to follow Christ
At a prayer vigil with youth this weekend, Pope Francis said the Church needs to listen to the voice of... Read more
Consistory announced to approve Fatima children's canonization
Pope Francis will hold an ordinary public consistory on April 20, where the cardinals of the Church are expected to... Read more
Love is the best medicine, Pope Francis tells pediatric patients
The caresses born of love are the most important medicine, Pope Francis told a group of patients, families, and doctors... Read more
German family continues to fight for right to homeschool
In August 2013, a group of 20 police officers and social workers stormed the home of Petra and Dirk Wunderlich... Read more
Catholics shouldn't totally reject human gene editing – but it still has ethical problems
Recent American guidelines for human gene modification have raised important ethical questions, especially with regard to modifying the genes of... Read more
South Sudanese bishop: It takes unity to achieve peace
The president of the Sudanese Catholic Bishops’ Conference called on leaders in South Sudan’s Bahr El Ghazal region to fight... Read more
With united voice, thousands of Catholics visit Texas capitol
Over 4,000 Catholics visited Texas’ capitol in Austin, including bishops from the state's 15 dioceses, to meet with legislators and... Read more
Proposed Texas budget would defund abortion providers
The Texas House passed a budget on Friday that strips Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers of funding through any... Read more
San Bernardino bishop prays for school community after deadly shooting
After two people were killed in a shooting at a classroom in a San Bernardino elementary school on Monday, the... Read more
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more
South African bishops call on nation's president to consider resigning
The bishops of South Africa have called on the country's embattled president, Jacob Zuma, to consider stepping down as part... Read more
