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This Swedish midwife says she was denied work for being pro-life

Jan 28, 2017

A Swedish midwife who objects to abortion because of her Christian beliefs is appealing to a labor tribunal after being... Read more

A border crossing between the US and Mexico.

The spirited response of Mexico's bishops to Trump's border wall

Jan 27, 2017

The bishops of Mexico on Thursday reacted to United States' president Donald Trump's executive order to build a wall on... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016.

Pope Francis offers prayers, sends greetings to March for Life

Jan 27, 2017

Pope Francis offered his greeting to participants at the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C., assuring them of his... Read more

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the Pro-Life Rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Pence to pro-lifers: Win hearts with compassion and love

Jan 27, 2017

By Matt Hadro

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged pro-lifers to win over hearts with gentleness and compassion at the 2017 March for... Read more

Selection of Hungarian Jews on the ramp at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camp, May or June 1944.

Holocaust calls us to have 'respect for the dignity of every person'

Jan 27, 2017

In a message marking Friday's observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, a Vatican official has said it is reminder that we... Read more

For Irish ambassador, Pope Francis' visit is a very big deal

Jan 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

With Pope Francis set to visit Ireland in 2018 – making him the first Pope to visit the country in... Read more

Pope Francis 1 at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015.

Modern martyrs exemplify true Christian unity, Pope says

Jan 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a speech to Catholic and Oriental Orthodox leaders, Pope Francis pointed, as he often does, to the example of... Read more

Renato Buzzonetti with Benedict XVI.

Renato Buzzonetti, doctor to four Popes, dies at 92

Jan 27, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

When St. John Paul II was shot in St. Peter Square May 13, 1981, his car rushed into the Vatican... Read more

Bishop Emeritus Nunzio Galantino of Cassano all'Jonio in Rome, Feb. 18, 2014.

Italian bishop rebukes suggestions that torture can be used licitly

Jan 26, 2017

The secretary general of the Italian bishops conference on Thursday said that torture can never be a response to terrorism,... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Archdiocese of Boston via Flickr CC BY ND 2.0.

Cardinal Dolan: Abortion undermines everyone's human rights

Jan 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro

In a culture where abortion is prevalent, no one’s rights are safe, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York insisted at... Read more

Prescription pills.

Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists

Jan 26, 2017

Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more

Collette of Collettey's Cookies.

Young baker with Down Syndrome an international sensation

Jan 26, 2017

Meet Collette: a talented young baker from the Boston area, who has been working on her own original cookie recipes... Read more

When it comes to choosing abortion, just one person can tip the scales

Jan 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro, Adelaide Mena

Just one decision can have a major effect on future generations, pro-life activists told a group of young people at... Read more

Rebel soldiers in Ivory Coast, August 2004.

Ivory Coast bishops call for dialogue, prayer after mutinies

Jan 26, 2017

After two weeks of mutinies over pay by Ivory Coast's army and paramilitary, the nation's bishops are calling for open... Read more

Fr. Jacques Hamel.

Town square in France named after priest murdered by ISIS

Jan 26, 2017

Fr. Jacques Hamel – the French priest who was brutally killed by ISIS terrorists last year – has been honored... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on June 9, 2016.

Devastating wildfires in Chile prompt message from Pope Francis

Jan 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis sent a letter to Chile voicing his nearness to everyone suffering from the devastating effects of more than... Read more

Vice President Mike Pence.

Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the March for Life

Jan 26, 2017

Weeks of speculation were confirmed on Thursday, when the White House verified that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at... Read more

U.S. Mexico border crossing at San Ysidro.

US bishops dismayed as Trump vows to build border wall

Jan 26, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A leading bishop expressed alarm and dismay on Wednesday following President Trump’s executive orders to increase immigrant detention centers and... Read more

Cardinal Roger Etchegaray speaks with CNA in Rome on Oct. 17, 2014.

Cardinal Etchegaray's retirement means the end of an era

Jan 26, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

As Cardinal Roger Etchegaray leaves Rome to retire to France, his homeland, an era has closed.    Read more

Leader's resignation unrelated to lawsuit, SNAP says

Jan 26, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A longtime leader of a controversial advocacy group for clergy sex abuse victims resigned weeks before a former employee filed... Read more