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Archbishop Chaput and his new book are coming to NYC, DC
Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput will present his latest book in New York City and Washington, D.C. in the near future,... Read more
Supreme Court hears case of Mexican teen shot at border
The Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in the case of a Mexican teen shot dead by a border... Read more
Elderly Spanish priest beaten during rectory robbery
Fr. Arturo López, 77, was brutally beaten by three masked men during an assault on Wednesday at the rectory of... Read more
New immigration rules will hurt the vulnerable, US bishops warn
The Trump administration’s new border and immigration enforcement rules needlessly endanger the vulnerable, militarize the border and will cause many... Read more
Access to water is a basic human right, concerns 'the common good'
A Vatican seminar on water held this week highlighted the complex challenges faced around the world in making the basic... Read more
Gratitude is central, Pope Francis tells Spanish footballers
Meeting with the members of the Spanish football team Villarreal CF on Thursday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of gratitude... Read more
Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy
In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more
This doctor is 92 years-old – and she's delivered over 7,000 babies
Obstetrician Maria Pollacci holds a very special record. Read more
Syrian priest: After liberation of Aleppo, living conditions still dire
Nearly three months after the Syrian Army liberated the city of Aleppo from ISIS control, the local population is facing... Read more
Texas must fund Planned Parenthood, federal judge rules
Amid the controversy over investigative videos appearing to show illegal activities at Planned Parenthood, a federal judge has temporarily barred... Read more
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more
How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today
Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious... Read more
Race-based death sentence rejected at US Supreme Court
A death row inmate in Texas deserves a new sentencing hearing because his own lawyers called on an expert who... Read more
Trump draws praise for withdrawing transgender bathroom regulation
On Wednesday night, the Trump administration withdrew an Obama-era guidance that had directed schools to allow students to use the... Read more
Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
This 110-year-old nun got birthday greetings from Pope Francis
She is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world, but this week, she turned 110 years young. Read more
Venezuelan Catholics face backlash for opposing government
After speaking against alleged government misconduct, human rights abuses and delay of free elections, Catholic churches and clergy around Venezuela... Read more
In DR Congo, an upsurge of violence against the Church
In the wake of an attack on a Catholic seminary, the leader of the Church in the Democratic Republic of... Read more
Virginia bishops lament veto of bill defunding Planned Parenthood
The bishops of Virginia's two dioceses on Tuesday decried Governor Terry McAuliffe's veto of a bill which would have redirected... Read more
Banker under scrutiny after alleged misuse of Vatican financial system
A banker who allegedly used the Vatican Bank and other aspects of Holy See finances to manipulate the market for... Read more
