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Deportation could be a death sentence, bishops warn as raids increase
Renewed immigration raids against women and children fail to recognize the severity of situations faced by migrants, who leave Central... Read more
Pope Francis' message for Corpus Christi: Let yourself be broken for others
In breaking bread for his disciples Christ gave an example of what it means to allow oneself to be broken... Read more
How Catholic leaders are responding to the Queen's prison reform speech
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales are ready to support the government’s proposed prison reforms outlined in Queen Elizabeth... Read more
No, we didn’t hide money, Minnesota archdiocese says of abuse settlement
The Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis says his archdiocese has followed the law in its bankruptcy process, responding to... Read more
This priest in Cameroon evangelizes through soccer
Father William Cañón is a Colombian missionary in Cameroon who transforms into a soccer coach every Sunday, helping to bring... Read more
Here's what the next World Meeting of Families will focus on
“The Gospel of family, joy for the world.” This is the theme for the 2018 World Meeting of Families in... Read more
Pray without ceasing – not just when you want to, Pope says
For Pope Francis, prayer is neither a “magic wand” used to get what we want nor something casual we do... Read more
With Albino killings on the rise, Malawi's bishops speak out
Amid increased violence against albinos in the southeastern African nation of Malawi, the bishops' justice and peace commission has condemned... Read more
In South Carolina, unborn babies' pain drives latest pro-life bill
South Carolina has moved closer to stronger legal restrictions against abortion, with a bill to ban most abortions after 19... Read more
Supreme Court sends more mandate cases back to lower circuits
After sending the Little Sisters’ HHS mandate case back to the circuit courts on May 16, the Supreme Court voided... Read more
Don't love concepts – love people, Pope Francis tells aid workers
Addressing a global summit on humanitarian aid, Pope Francis offered encouragement and a reminder – don’t ever forget that each... Read more
From the Vatican, top Sunni imam calls for end to terrorism
After his historic meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican Monday, Egypt's Grand Imam of al Azhar issued a global... Read more
No special treatment for these athletes, but 'a chance' to play
Hundreds of athletes took to the fields in Rome over the weekend for the launch of this year's “Special Olympics... Read more
Was it a mistake to lift the arms embargo against Vietnam?
As the U.S. lifted its decades-long arms embargo with Vietnam during President Barack Obama’s visit there, human rights advocates argued... Read more
Nun attacked in South Sudan dies from gunshot wounds
A Slovak nun and medical doctor died Friday from gunshot wounds she suffered in an attack in Yei, South Sudan... Read more
A new public appearance by Benedict XVI? Maybe so, his secretary reveals
Former Pope Benedict XVI could appear in public once again on June 29, the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Read more
In seismic meeting, Pope Francis embraces top Sunni imam
Pope Francis on Monday embraced the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib during a meeting at the Vatican, a move... Read more
What to say to Trump? Conservative Christian leaders want a conversation.
Evangelical and socially conservative leaders are planning a meeting with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to discuss their concerns... Read more
Holy Trinity calls us to solidarity with others, Pope says
The feast of the Holy Trinity is an invitation for us to commit to enriching our everyday relationships by promoting... Read more
Teen girls cancel Disney World trip to see Pope Francis instead
Dozens of teen girls in Paraguay had planned to celebrate their 15th birthday – or Quinceañera – at Florida's Disney... Read more
