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Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians
As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more
FDA's abortion pill expansion targets babies up to 10 weeks into pregnancy
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday expanded its recommended use of the abortion drug mifepristone, drawing criticism from... Read more
Padre Pio inspires help for homeless veterans in Maryland
St. Padre Pio’s spiritual life inspired many veterans of the Second World War – and now, his example has helped... Read more
Pope Francis' post-synod doc to be released April 8
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis’ highly anticipated post-synodal apostolic exhortation on the gifts and challenges of family life... Read more
The story of a loving father who was killed for resisting the Nazis
One theme unifies the stories of all the saints: Christians are never alone. Even in the most isolated circumstances, saints... Read more
Women drive peace and development, Vatican rep tells UN
The Holy See paid homage to all women and girls who have selflessly served others in education, healthcare, and forming... Read more
Jeremy Irons says he opposes abortion, easy divorce
In a recent interview with British daily The Guardian, renowned actor Jeremy Irons voiced his opposition to easy divorce and... Read more
India's bishops push government to help find Fr Tom
After the circulation of rumors claiming Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil was tortured and crucified on Good Friday, the Indian bishops have... Read more
Georgia bishops: religious freedom bill veto a chance for more debate
Following the Georgia governor’s recent veto of a religious liberty bill, the state’s Catholic bishops are calling for further debate... Read more
Vatican diplomacy zeros-in on human rights in Africa
In a region fraught with political, ethnic and religious divisions, the Central African Republic's motto of “Unity, Dignity, and Work”... Read more
'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more
Utah anesthesia bill shows 'incoherence' of legal abortion, doctor says
A new Utah law requiring anesthesia for unborn babies during late-term abortions shows the contradiction between society’s view of life... Read more
More than 25,000 march for life and family in Ecuador
Under the theme “Love in motion,” more than 25,000 people participated in the ninth annual the Day of the Unborn... Read more
A hopeful sign? New development in the Little Sisters' court case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for parties in the Little Sisters’ case to submit alternative means, if possible, of... Read more
Vatican spokesman recalls joy of meeting Mother Angelica
After hearing of the death of Mother Angelica on Easter Sunday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Vatican’s spokesman, recalled the joy... Read more
Closing of Canada’s religious freedom office could spell trouble for human rights
Canada’s decision to defund its Office of Religious Freedom will harm the country’s ability to defend religious minorities and human... Read more
Survivor of Brussels terror attack writes letter of hope to unborn baby
“...I just want to tell you that life is a wonderful thing, and the world is really full of remarkable... Read more
Horrific Easter bombing seen as a crossroad for Pakistan
Religious freedom advocates have condemned the Easter Sunday bombing in Pakistan that killed more than 70, while insisting upon reform... Read more
Benedict XVI responds to Mother Angelica's death
Benedict XVI had a special response to Mother Angelica’s death falling on Easter Sunday: “it’s a gift.” Read more
There is no confirmation that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil was crucified on Good Friday
Reports claiming that a kidnapped priest in Yemen was crucified over the weekend are likely false and irresponsible, the local... Read more
