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What can Vatican-China relations learn from Vietnam?
Amid reports of a possible agreement concerning the appointment of Chinese bishops, it is useful to look at the Church’s... Read more
In Iowa, prayers for police officers ambushed and killed
In the wake of fatal shootings of two Iowa police officers in apparent ambushes, Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines... Read more
Assisted suicide approved by Washington DC city council
Representatives of the nation’s capital voted Tuesday to approve physician-assisted suicide, despite strong opposition from religious, legal and medical leaders. Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Christian doctors face increasing threats
Faithful Catholics need to be aware of the ever-increasing serious threats to Christians living their faith in the field of... Read more
Pope Francis at cemetery: Christ gives us hope – even in death
While it's sad to think about our own death or that of a loved one, we can never be truly... Read more
In Albania, the Church honors martyrs of the communist era
During 40 years of communist rule in Albania – which in 1967 declared itself the first completely atheist country in... Read more
How Justice Scalia suffered the 'contempt of a sophisticated world'
Catholics in Washington, D.C. recently paid tribute to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia – both for his life of faith,... Read more
Why the 'Catholic Spring' mentality worries black Christian leaders
Several black Christian leaders suggested the “Catholic Spring” leaked emails showed “open contempt for religious freedom” and asked Democratic presidential... Read more
A victory for the seal of Confession in Louisiana
Catholic priests do not have to break the seal of Confession to report the alleged abuse of minors, the Louisiana... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Sweden
During his flight from Sweden to Rome on Tuesday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists assembled aboard... Read more
Pope Francis reiterates a strong 'no' to women priests
During a press conference Tuesday aboard the papal plane from Sweden to Rome, Pope Francis said the issue of women... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
New bishop to lead beleaguered Guam archdiocese
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael Byrnes as the successor to Guam's archbishop, who has been accused of sexual... Read more
What's unpopular with voters? Taxpayer funding of abortion.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has backed an end to the Hyde Amendment, which bans most federally-funded Medicaid payments for... Read more
Election year got you down? Don't despair, Minnesota bishop urges
When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope... Read more
Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
What will ensure the survival of Middle East Christians?
Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help... Read more
With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake
A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia this morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several... Read more
