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Pope Francis arrives to the airport of Baku in Azerbaijan Oct. 2, 2016.

In Azerbaijan, Pope says faith, service weave Christian life together

Oct 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis celebrated Mass immediately after landing in Azerbaijan Sunday, telling faithful gathered in the small church that faith and... Read more

For this disability advocate, Colo. assisted suicide measure still not safe

Oct 1, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Voters in Colorado will decide whether to legalize assisted suicide in their state in November, after a campaign gathered enough... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass Feb. 2, 2015.

Pope invites Georgian Orthodox to unity through baptism

Oct 1, 2016

Speaking to Georgia's religious and civil authorities on Saturday, Pope Francis affirmed the country's Christian identity, and called the Georgian... Read more

Pope Francis waves an Argentine flag July 25, 2013.

Pope Francis tells fellow Argentines he won’t make it home in 2017

Oct 1, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a special message to his fellow countrymen, Pope Francis said that despite his great desire to return home, he... Read more

Pope Francis greets disabled people outside the Assistance Center of St. Camillius in Georgia Oct. 1, 2016.

Disabled youth perform special dance for Pope Francis in Georgia

Oct 1, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis was treated to a special presentation Saturday when young people, including several disabled youth in wheelchairs, performed traditional... Read more

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Pope in Georgia blasts gender theory as the 'great enemy' of marriage

Oct 1, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, off-the-cuff speech in Georgia, Pope Francis said the world today is at war with marriage, and urged... Read more

New bill would protect churches with political views from the IRS

Oct 1, 2016

Churches concerned about Internal Revenue Service intervention if they engage in political speech should take a look at a proposed... Read more

This image of St. Therese of Lisieux was a gift presented to Pope Francis by French journalist Caroline Pigozzi. Photo courtesy of Caroline Pigozzi/CNA.

Pope to Georgian Catholics: imitate St. Therese's 'little way'

Oct 1, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

It’s important to follow the example of St. Therese's “little way,” trusting in God and his consolation with the faith... Read more

Georgian Orthodox protestors line the streets of Tbilisi on Pope Francis' arrival to Georgia, Sept. 30, 2016.

In Georgia visit, Pope finds a country of Christian tensions

Sep 30, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis on his visit to Georgia will find a country where dialogue among Christians is particularly difficult, with cool... Read more

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Bishop Conley: You actually don't have to vote for either

Sep 30, 2016

Catholics who can't in good conscience vote for either major presidential candidate are well within their rights to pick a... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Ilia II, the Georgian Orthodox Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia, in Tbilisi, Sept. 30, 2016.

Pope Francis to Georgian Orthodox: Christ's love unites us

Sep 30, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

God's love and our unity in Christ are what enable us to overcome conflict and disagreement, and to spread the... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the Tbilisi airport in Georgia Sept. 30, 2016.

In Georgia, Pope says true peace is built on justice, mutual respect

Sep 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis landed in Georgia Friday, telling leaders of the former Soviet republic that peace is urgent in today’s troubled... Read more

Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

'Our generation can stop abortion', says pro-life leader in Poland

Sep 30, 2016

Magdalena Korzekwa-Kaliszuk, director of campaigns for CitizenGo in Poland, has pointed to last week's progress of a bill in the... Read more

This pro-life policy has saved an estimated 2 million lives

Sep 30, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the Hyde Amendment turns 40 years old this week, a new report claims that it may have saved two... Read more

Americans, religious liberty and discrimination: a look beyond the numbers

Sep 29, 2016

By Matt Hadro

More Americans are siding against the religious freedom of employers when it may conflict with a “nondiscrimination” policy like access... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis concerned by North Korean nuclear tests

Sep 29, 2016

Pope Francis is troubled by the international tensions arising from recent North Korean nuclear tests, said Greg Burke, director of... Read more

Is your birth control making you depressed?

Sep 29, 2016

For the millions of women using hormonal birth control, side effects are nothing new. Headaches, mood swings and weight gain... Read more

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw and Msgr. Dario Viganò, prefect of the Secretariat for Communications, celebrate the dedication of the EWTN News Rome Bureau, Sept. 29, 2016.

At the heart of the Church, EWTN launches new Rome office

Sep 29, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

The EWTN News Rome Bureau is now is just minutes from St. Peter’s Square, having launched its new office on... Read more

Critics find dodgy ethics in 'three-parent baby' conception

Sep 29, 2016

The use of a technique to conceive a “three-parent baby” dodged U.S. law and, critics say, may further alter the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Pontifical North American College, Rome on May 2, 2015.

Pope condemns 'arrogant' abuse of power that leads to war, violence

Sep 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a passionate speech on Thursday, Pope Francis condemned as arrogant the mentality of revenge and the abuses of power... Read more