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Racism, poverty, education – a closer look at the tensions in Milwaukee
After riots last weekend in Milwaukee brought long-standing social tensions to the surface, Catholic leaders are calling for prayer first... Read more
Papal pizza? Rome's homeless get a special treat from Francis
As summer temperatures soar in Rome, a trip to the beach and pizza dinner may sound like an ideal way... Read more
The mathematics of mercy – Pope Francis sees a lesson in Jesus' miracles
Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes is a lesson for us all, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Holy See urges UN to protect children in armed conflict
After a recent report confirmed that violence against children has increased in conflict zones, the Holy See is urging the... Read more
Pope taps Dallas bishop to head new Vatican department for laity
Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas has been appointed the head of Francis’ new mega-dicastery for laity, family, and life –... Read more
Young priest whom Pope encouraged in battle against cancer dies
A man of God. Someone who endured illness with faith and fortitude until the end. This is how those who... Read more
This Mexican bishop is willing to evangelize from jail, if necessary
Amid allegations of interference in politics after receiving demonstrators critical of the governor of the state of Morelos, Bishop Ramón... Read more
California religious colleges dodge a bullet. But what's next?
A bill that threatened to defund California religious colleges that do not accept same-sex marriage and gender ideology has been... Read more
Amid Louisiana floods, victims become helpers
In southern Louisiana, the flooding is perhaps unprecedented. And the local Catholic Charities is stepping up to help, even as... Read more
Lourdes increased its security for the Assumption
The popular pilgrimage site at Lourdes, France beefed up its security Monday for the Solemnity of the Assumption. Read more
Pope Francis voices solidarity, closeness to victims of Portugal fires
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow for the damage done by wildfires raging on the Portuguese island of Madeira,... Read more
Archbishop Cheenath, defender of India’s persecuted Christians, dies at 81
Archbishop Raphael Cheenath, who lived through one of the worst Christian persecutions in modern India and spent the remainder of... Read more
The US talks tough on religious persecution - but do its actions match?
Religious freedom advocates praised the State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom report published last week, but insisted that words must... Read more
This bill aims to ensure churches can help people pay medical bills
Sponsors of a proposed bill in the U.S. Congress say that churches are not able to help pay people’s insurance... Read more
Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots
The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for... Read more
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology
The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics not to vote 'on autopilot'
In his latest column for the Philly Catholic Archdiocesan paper, Archbishop Chaput shared some of his personal thoughts on the... Read more
Pope prays for massacre victims in DRC
Pope Francis marked the feast of the Assumption of Mary by praying for the dozens of people massacred over the... Read more
Why these cards inspired a Catholic grandpa to build an app
For twenty-five years, Tom Riles has carried a stack of index cards in his shirt pocket. Read more
