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She was kidnapped by Boko Haram and escaped. This is her dream.
“I have a dream of a safe Nigeria.” This is the hope voiced by one of the Nigerian schoolgirls who... Read more
The amazing promise of adult stem cells, and how the Church supports it
3-D printing of human tissue. Organ transplant therapy for cancer victims that reduces fatalities by 75 percent. Read more
Mary statue in California appears to weep miraculous tears
A statue of the Virgin Mary in Fresno, Calif. appears to be weeping miraculous tears, according to witnesses. Read more
How a cancer diagnosis led to a hospital wedding
Last year, Sandra Raquel Nogueira Pereira was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Read more
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more
Beijing, Taipei, and the future of Vatican-Chinese relations
A new phase in relations between the Holy See and mainland China could begin with a new vacancy in the... Read more
End the violence, seek God's peace – a Mexican bishop calls for hope
A Mexican bishop is seeking answers after recent attacks on Catholic churches and priests, and years of high murder rates. Read more
Is this really about women's health? The ACLU's latest tiff with Catholic hospitals
The American Civil Liberties Union's claims that Catholic hospitals are denying emergency care to pregnant women in the U.S. is... Read more
We have a common witness, Pope Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch
Pope Francis on Tuesday sent a message to Tawadros II to mark the “day of friendship” between Catholics and the... Read more
'Don’t go there' – Belgians plead with Canada not to pass euthanasia law
The Parliament of Canada has until June 6 to consider Bill C-14, controversial legislation that, if passed, would legalize euthanasia... Read more
A master's degree in the works of Benedict XVI? Yep, it's happening
No Catholic who wants to take an in-depth look into the faith and the reality of the Church of our... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Arizona-based Byzantine eparchy
Pope Francis has named a new bishop of a Phoenix-based Eastern Catholic eparchy: Bishop John Stephen Pazak, C.Ss.R. Read more
Rome celebrates the beauty of life in thousands-strong march
The greatest challenge in the fight to value and protect human life worldwide is indifference, says one pro-life leader. However,... Read more
Don't lock up the Holy Spirit in your heart, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit seems to be a “luxury prisoner” in many Christians’ hearts: someone who is welcomed to stay, but... Read more
Why many women in China won't celebrate Mother's Day
Mothers across the globe are celebrating Mother’s Day today with their husbands and children. But for many women in China,... Read more
Pope Francis: Be witnesses of the Gospel every day
Pope Francis commemorated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses... Read more
What 'Adoration of the Magi' could reveal about Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, Adoration of the Magi, will soon be undergoing testing that could give help digitally reconstruct the... Read more
Aleppo archbishop calls for solidarity with Christians in Syria
The future of Christianity in the Middle East remains uncertain, and it is critical that the international community remain engaged,... Read more
Blue Mass in Gallup diocese honors police, first responders
Merrick Kohn proudly recalls the day he had the idea to honor police officers and first responders with a special... Read more
'You are witnesses of Christ,' Cardinal Parolin tells new Swiss Guards
Every year on the Anniversary of the 1527 Sack of Rome, the new recruits for the Pontifical Swiss Guard swear... Read more
