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The deadly danger of global blasphemy laws
Among the biggest threats to religious freedom worldwide are blasphemy laws, the State Department said in its annual religious freedom... Read more
For Pope Francis, when we receive Christ's mercy we must share it
Each of us must respond to the gift of mercy in our hearts by getting up and putting mercy into... Read more
Brazilian priest mentioned in 'Spotlight' film commits suicide
Fr. Bonifacio Buzzi, a Brazilian priest convicted of child abuse and who was mentioned in the Oscar-winning film ‘Spotlight,’ committed... Read more
Pence slammed for proposed Christian, Jewish refugee ban
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence was met with heated criticism after suggesting that a Trump administration may ban Christian... Read more
Campaign will help 1,000 seminarians in honor of murdered French priest
A Catholic charity is launching a campaign to support the studies of 1,000 seminarians around the world in honor of... Read more
The little-known Catholicism of a 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star
Clarence Gilyard is the seasoned Hollywood actor who kicked major bad-guy posterior as Chuck Norris' gun-slinging, karate-kicking deputy James Trivette... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis visits convents on his day off
In keeping with his spontaneous personality, Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to two convents north of Rome. Read more
Re-trial puts landmark Catholic sex abuse conviction in doubt
A landmark case involving Catholic officials’ response to sex abuse is planned for retrial May 1 of next year. The... Read more
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more
Japan's bishops oppose efforts to abandon pacifism in nation's constitution
In the shadow of the 71st anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs and the end of World War... Read more
Pope sends condolences to victims of Pakistan hospital attack
Pope Francis offered his condolences to those affected by the “senseless and brutal” attack against a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan,... Read more
These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio. Read more
This California bill could hurt poor students at religious schools
Religious students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be most affected by a California bill threatening state-backed student grants to schools that... Read more
New Iraqi priests bring joy amid years of sadness, displacement
Fr. Roni Salim Momika, one of three priests ordained in an Erbil refugee camp Friday, said the event has turned... Read more
Irish bishop of Bloody Sunday fame remembered for his peaceful witness
After his death in hospital Monday morning, Bishop Emeritus Edward Daly of Derry's ministry advocating for peace during the Troubles... Read more
Pope: It's 'unacceptable' that civilians must pay the price of Syrian conflict
On Sunday, Pope Francis lamented at how many defenseless civilians are forced to “pay the price” of the ongoing Syrian... Read more
Catholic before partisan: African leaders unite to aid orphanage
In an orphanage near the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi, children are reaping the fruits of the Year of Mercy.... Read more
Archbishop moves seminarians from 'gay culture' at St. Patrick's College
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has transferred his seminarians away from Ireland's main seminary, St. Patrick's College, after anonymous accusations... Read more
At unplanned meeting, imam thanks Francis for his comments on Islam
During his visit to Assisi Thursday, Pope Francis had a brief, unscheduled meeting with the imam of Perugia, Abdel Qader... Read more
Biden gay marriage flap prompts response from Catholic bishops
Just days after United States Vice President Joe Biden officiated at a same-sex wedding ceremony, three leading bishops aimed for... Read more
