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Cardinal Tobin praises Trump admin on pro-life stance, criticizes on immigration
In the first days of U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said he has seen encouragement... Read more
Brooklyn priest apologizes for sharing meme encouraging suicide
Parishioners were distressed after a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn posted a meme on Facebook that encouraged Trump opponents... Read more
Archbishop: There's a 'bloodbath' going on in Venezuela
When asked by a reporter about the threat of civil war in his country, Archbishop Ubaldo Santana of Maracaibo responded... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus was concerned with people, not popularity
Jesus wasn’t worried about his polling results, Pope Francis said Tuesday – instead, he was concerned with each and every... Read more
'Torture works'? Not really, say former interrogators
Countering claims by some politicians that torture is an acceptable part of the fight against terrorism, experts in ethics and... Read more
Did you March for life? Don't let it stop there, advocate says
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates went to the national March for Life this past weekend, but that should only... Read more
Mexican archbishop: We need to ask emigrants for forgiveness
The head of an archdiocese in the western Mexican state of Michoacan has said the country needs to seek forgiveness... Read more
You've won battles in Congress? Don't lose the war, pro-life leaders warn
Despite recent legislative successes, the pro-life movement must reach hearts and minds to build a lasting culture of life, a... Read more
Quebec cardinal pledges solidarity, prayer for victims of mosque attack
The deadly mosque attack in Quebec on Sunday prompted massive grief from the city's cardinal, and pledges to support the... Read more
US bishops: Trump's refugee order will only harm victims of war, terror
Catholic bishops and relief leaders were among the critics of President Donald Trump’s order to implement stricter vetting on refugees... Read more
Sex and labor trade victims speak out during Los Angeles march
“I knew my life wasn’t normal,” Duñia Zelaya said of her childhood. She vividly remembers the night her mother and... Read more
For Pope Francis, martyrs are the strength of the Church
Pope Francis said Monday the strength of the Church does not reside primarily in grand gestures, but in the quiet... Read more
Pope Francis condemns shooting at Quebec mosque
Pope Francis met Monday with Cardinal Gérald Lacroix of Quebec, conveying his sorrow for the victims of a shooting the... Read more
Pope Francis to the laity: Go out and evangelize, or buy mothballs
When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent... Read more
Why the Vatican thinks priests should learn about art, beauty
Ugly churches with bad acoustics don't do justice to the richness and beauty of the liturgy – and it's this... Read more
Newark auxiliary bishop assaulted during Mass
What started as a Mass remembering a Latino baseball star and humanitarian quickly took a violent turn as an auxiliary... Read more
Pope Francis: Spiritual poverty is a cure for polemics
On Sunday Pope Francis said being poor in spirit doesn’t necessarily mean giving things up, but instead is rooted in... Read more
Meet the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom
For Michael P. Farris, the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom, educating the general American public on the rich history... Read more
Knights of Malta appoint interim leader, reinstate Grand Chancellor
After Pope Francis asked Knights of Malta Grand Master Matthew Festing to resign earlier this week, the Order has accepted... Read more
Pope: Everyone needs help living the faith – no one can do it alone
On Saturday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of having a solid guide in the spiritual life since no one –... Read more
