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Drugs a 'new form of slavery', Pope Francis says
Drug addiction is a contemporary form of slavery, Pope Francis lamented Thursday, emphasizing that a rehabilitation which restores victims' joy... Read more
Why the next House minority leader will be a pro-abortion Catholic
When the Democratic Party makes its decisions about leadership at the end of the month, the House Minority Leader will... Read more
For religious freedom advocates, a 'Muslim registry' is inconceivable
The incoming Trump administration’s immigration policy must avoid a religious registry or any “stigmatizing” of religious groups, religious freedom advocates... Read more
US bishops wish 'Happy Thanksgiving' to America
Gratitude to God was the focus of the U.S. bishops’ conference for its Thanksgiving wishes to Americans as the bishops... Read more
Advancing relations core of meeting between Pope, Vietnam president
On Wednesday Pope Francis met Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang at the Vatican for a meeting largely focused on collaboration... Read more
Suspected arson destroys chapel, pro-life center
A fire – allegedly set by arsonists – has closed a pro-life pregnancy center and chapel in New Mexico, shutting... Read more
French court bans TV ad showing happy kids with Down syndrome
A French court has drawn international backlash for ruling that a popular video showing happy children with Down syndrome was... Read more
Detroit, Orange County get new auxiliary bishops from Pope Francis
On Wednesday, it was announced that Pope Francis has named two local priests as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of... Read more
In latest meeting, Synod of Bishops finalizes preparatory doc for 2018
The Synod of Bishops met in Rome this week to finalize the preparatory document and questionnaire that will form the... Read more
It'll be tough, but this group says world hunger can end by 2030
Some of the greatest challenges to ending hunger worldwide are “fragile states” threatened by instability, conflict, and climate change, a... Read more
Pope Francis: we all have doubts, but living the faith helps
While the Jubilee might be over, Pope Francis hasn’t stopped talking about mercy, telling faithful Wednesday that the works of... Read more
For Cardinal Tobin, Pope Francis is in step with his predecessors
In a sit-down interview with CNA Monday, Cardinal Joseph Tobin opened up about his appointment and his thoughts on the... Read more
Cardinal Dolan calls for new energy in fight against assisted suicide
As the push for physician-assisted suicide continues throughout the country, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking the faithful... Read more
Washington state's bishops listened to the poor. Here’s what they heard.
The stories of poor people – and the need for Christians to help them – are the focus of the... Read more
No mention of abortion in Trump plan, but pro-lifers optimistic
Specific pro-life policies are missing from President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda for his first 100 days in office, yet pro-life groups... Read more
Want to stop fearing death? Trust in God, Pope Francis says
Death and God’s judgment should be on everyone’s mind, but faithfulness to God will conquer our fears, Pope Francis has... Read more
After Krakow, Mary at heart of next World Youth Day gathering
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Day encounters, which are focused on Mary... Read more
Indiana mayor draws criticism for renaming Good Friday
Critics say an Indiana mayor's decision to rename the city's Good Friday holiday in the name of inclusivity ended up... Read more
DC Mass celebrates gifts of those with disabilities
The kingship of Christ is lived out through service to those in need, said the homilist at the annual Washington,... Read more
Christianity returns to the towns of Iraq's Nineveh Plain
Two years after the sound of church bells was replaced by the sound of explosives in Bashiqa, Iraq, just north... Read more
