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Earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support
While the number of victims of the earthquake that hit central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday climbs, the... Read more
As welfare reform turns 20, Catholics discuss its legacy
Welfare reform was one of the biggest United States legislative events of the 1990s, but after 20 years what is... Read more
Pope John Paul I to be honored with museum in northern Italy
On Friday a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul I will officially be inaugurated in the hometown of the “Smiling... Read more
Federal judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom policy
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Obama administration guidance that would require schools to comply with transgender... Read more
Vatican wades into sex education for young people
The Vatican recently rolled out a new sex education course designed to help parents and educators talk to teens about... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts
The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal... Read more
In UK, abortion clinic inspections have consequences
British inspectors have barred some abortions at Marie Stopes International due to concerns about safety and informed consent for abortion. Read more
Fragment of Christ's Cross stolen from California church
A fragment from what is believed to be the True Cross of Christ, stolen from its home beneath a picture.... Read more
Reflections on Mother Teresa from her 'Apostle of the Rosary'
Women’s rights activist Reggie Littlejohn is known for her fierce work fighting forced abortion and gendercide in China, often through... Read more
Don't bring back the death penalty, New Mexico bishops plead
The Catholic bishops of New Mexico are speaking up against a proposal to reintroduce capital punishment in the state, saying... Read more
Pope Francis taps DC auxiliary as the new Bishop of Memphis
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Martin D. Holley, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Washington D.C. and... Read more
A look at the crisis of the Church in Germany
The plummeting number of priestly vocations in the Catholic Church in Germany is raising questions about the roots of the... Read more
India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations
Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark... Read more
Pope Francis: Confession is encounter with God's 're-creating mercy'
Pope Francis commended the sacrament of confession as the prime means of encountering God's mercy in his message sent Monday... Read more
Benedict XVI's memoir to be published in English in November
Benedict XVI's new memoir, a lengthy interview with German journalist Peter Seewald, is being translated into English and will be... Read more
Pope Francis names American as new Vatican ambassador to Guinea Bissau
On Monday Pope Francis appointed U.S. Archbishop Michael W. Banach as Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea Bissau, marking the latest in... Read more
For Missouri bishops, limitless concealed carry is a bad idea
The Missouri legislature should let stand the governor’s veto of a bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms without... Read more
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'bloody' attack at a wedding in Turkey
After an explosion in southern Turkey lit up a wedding ceremony, killing 50 people and wounding nearly 100 more, Pope... Read more
