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Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
US bishops support day of prayer for sex abuse victims
In light of Pope Francis' call to pray for the victims of sexual abuse, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
EWTN family shares favorite memories of Mother Angelica
The legacy of Mother Angelica, the Poor Clare nun who founded Catholic cable channel EWTN, continues to live on in... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
How a new classical academy is reaching out to millennial parents
Coming in 2017, families in Northern Colorado will have the option to send their children to a Catholic elementary school... Read more
In grilling UN speech, Amal Clooney blasts failure to stop ISIS
Nadia Murad, a young Yazidi woman who escaped ISIS captivity after her family was slaughtered, has been named a new... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
March for life in Berlin draws thousands
More than 7,500 people took part in the annual March for Life in Berlin on Saturday, under the motto: “No... Read more
We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say
Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square
A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
Bishops: Don't let the media guide Catholics on divorce
Divorced Catholics who have remarried civilly are welcome to seek reconciliation with the Church, but they need to be sure... Read more
Rome's exorcist, Father Gabriel Amorth, dies at age 91
Father Gabriel Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who drew worldwide attention, died on Friday at the age... Read more
Portion of road renamed to honor Mother Angelica
A portion of Old Leeds Road in Irondale, Alabama, which is home to the EWTN Global Catholic Network, is being... Read more
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more
Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms
Pope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide... Read more
Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life
On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more
Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response
For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more
New Catholic university launches Sacred Art master's
A new Catholic university has announced the launch of their Masters of Sacred Art degree program, which is available online. Read more
