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Will Pope Francis mend ties with the SSPX?
Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, has reportedly discussed several positive aspects of his... Read more
School sports transgender policy bad for students, say Nebraska's bishops
Nebraska’s body governing school athletics has failed to overturn a policy that will recognize gender identity rather than biological sex... Read more
Bishop shares birthday celebration with 106-year-old parishioner
As part of his birthday celebration April 1, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I., had the privilege of meeting... Read more
Little Sisters lay out alternatives to HHS mandate before Supreme Court
Asked whether there are ways for the government to provide contraceptive coverage that do not require them to violate their... Read more
One diocese is collecting hundreds of First Communion outfits - here's why
For many Catholic families, the day their child receives the Sacrament of First Holy Communion marks a pivotal moment in... Read more
Ahead of Greece trip, Pope Francis asks for prayers
With a last-minute trip to Lesbos just days away, Pope Francis remembered the refugees and residents of the Greek island... Read more
'Astounding' – Cardinal Dolan talks about his trip to Iraq
As he leaves Iraqi Kurdistan, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said what struck him most during the visit were the people’s faith... Read more
Why one bishop thinks religious freedom laws matter
Mississippi’s new religious freedom law helps protect Catholic education and social services like adoption, said the Catholic Bishop of Jackson. Read more
Persecution of Christians can have a polite disguise, Pope Francis warns
Pope Francis on Tuesday reflected on the “polite persecution” of Christians that takes away their freedom in the disguise of... Read more
No, Pope Francis isn't saying your 'conscience' trumps doctrine
In his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia Pope Francis is helping priests to be better pastors, not giving individual consciences the... Read more
Pope Francis' Instagram success: a model for Catholic social media?
Social media can be a place for evangelization. Read more
Pope appoints new Vatican ambassador to the US
Pope Francis has appointed French-born Archbishop Christophe Pierre as the Vatican ambassador to the U.S., replacing Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò,... Read more
Being pro-life never used to mean being Republican
“(W)hen it comes to issues like abortion, amnesty, and acid, I’m about as liberal as your grandmother. I don’t like... Read more
Christians, Muslims in Thailand gather to promote harmony and peace
Catholic officials attended the inauguration of a new mosque in Bangkok earlier this week, in an effort to foster interreligious... Read more
Bulldozed for a shopping mall? What might happen to these Church ruins
Newly uncovered ancient ruins of Byzantine-era church are threatened by the construction of a commercial shopping mall in Gaza, with... Read more
Pope: It's not enough to follow the letter of the law with a closed heart
Speaking at morning Mass at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis decried those who close themselves to God's truth, and... Read more
'You are not forgotten,' Cardinal Dolan tells Iraq's Christians and Yazidis
On his second full day in Iraq, Cardinal Timothy Dolan traveled three hours to Dohuk, the city where the majority... Read more
Who's the chaplain behind college basketball's new champion?
He had a courtside seat to a historic college basketball game, but Fr. Rob Hagan has actually witnessed many games... Read more
Pope sends condolences after deadly fire in India
Pope Francis has sent his condolences to the victims and relatives of a fireworks accident on Sunday that killed at... Read more
Pope Francis calls for release of kidnapped priest
Pope Francis on Sunday issued an appeal for the release of kidnapped Salesian priest, Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, and all persons... Read more
