Latest Catholic News
Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own frozen embryos
Emma and Isabella are suing their mother, Sofia Vergara, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Read more
In Venezuela, bishops condemn murder of 12 youths by government agents
The Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission on Tuesday repudiated the murders of 12 young men by an operation of... Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop of Krakow, Poland
Archbishop Marek Jedraszweski has been named the new shepherd of Poland's Krakow archdiocese by Pope Francis, following the retirement of... Read more
Democrats, pro-lifers spar over Planned Parenthood investigation
Following Democratic claims that a House panel investigating Planned Parenthood has found no wrongdoing, pro-life leaders have fired back that... Read more
Brazilian Supreme Court legalizes first trimester abortion
Pointing to the example of the United States and other Western countries, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that abortion cannot... Read more
Pearl Harbor priest identified 75 years later
When Archbishop Michael Jackels lifted the chalice during the consecration at a memorial Mass on Oct. 8 in Dubuque, Iowa,... Read more
Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage
Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more
Doctors warn Australian state against legalizing euthanasia
The government of the Australian state of Victoria is looking to legalize euthanasia in 2017, but physicians have warned of... Read more
Be like Mary – say yes to God, but not halfway, Pope Francis says
The contrast between the “no” of man in the Garden of Eden and the “yes” of Mary at the Annunciation... Read more
'Unbelievable' – Persecuted Christian bishops denied UK visas
U.K. officials drew strong criticism for denying visas to Middle East bishops from regions that have suffered Islamic State group... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish now a diocesan shrine in Denver
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Denver, Colorado was named a diocesan shrine by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila last month. Read more
Ohio lawmakers revive 'heartbeat abortion' ban
Citing the prospect of a more favorable Supreme Court, Ohio legislators have passed a ban on abortions once an unborn... Read more
Pope Francis: Through beauty, artists make the world better
Beauty, under the care of artists, has the ability to transform even the everyday lives of men and women, Pope... Read more
Women at the Vatican form association for solidarity
A new association for women working in the Vatican announced Wednesday provides a personal and professional network for women to... Read more
New seminary doc talks clericalism, homosexuality, abuse prevention
The updated version of the Vatican's document on priestly formation, released Wednesday, deals with issues of clericalism, homosexuality, and the... Read more
In new interview, Pope skewers journalists who focus on scandal
Pope Francis gave an interview to a Belgian magazine in which he cautioned media to avoid several major temptations, including... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget to smile, even when life is hard
For Pope Francis, one of most needed virtues of modern time is hope, which is something he said must never... Read more
Sacred music and … jazz? One composer's response to Vatican II
For American composer J.J. Wright, the Second Vatican Council's call to inculturate the Church's ancient musical traditions into “mission territory”... Read more
How one young Ethiopian made 300 Christian converts
A distant part of Ethiopia last week celebrated the baptisms of 300 adult catechumens, youth, and infants. Read more
How the Catholic Church could help the crisis in the DRC
In late September, Pope Francis met with the controversial president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila. Read more
