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Canada's 'commit life' campaign fights suicide with message of hope
A new campaign in Canada aims to reach those who are vulnerable to self-harm or suicide by telling the stories... Read more
Empower women and you empower the world, Vatican tells UN
If diplomacy and policy-making are to be successful, all women – including those who are often left out of the... Read more
Faith in a world under siege – thoughts from Archbishop Chaput
Despite the challenges facing the United States, Catholics and Mormons can work together – with St. Augustine as a model,... Read more
Members of Congress speak up for Little Sisters before big day in court
Members of the United States Congress have voiced their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor before their case... Read more
'Good Friday came early' – Catholic bishops mourn Brussels attacks
The Holy Week terrorist attacks in Brussels on Tuesday led the city's bishops to mourn and reflect on the deadly... Read more
Pope Francis to wash the feet of migrants on Holy Thursday
After spending previous years washing the feet of inmates and disabled persons on Holy Thursday, this year Pope Francis will... Read more
Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
When religious liberty collides with the sexual revolution
At the heart of many of today’s most pressing U.S. religious liberty concerns is the fallout from the sexual revolution... Read more
Divine Mercy meets World Youth Day this summer in Poland
Krakow’s role in the Divine Mercy devotion could mean great things for World Youth Day this year, said the city’s... Read more
A look at how businesses can help the poor
Businesses can care for both the poor and the created world by making decisions that focus on the human person... Read more
How can the Catholic Church help Burma's transition to democracy?
The bishops of Burma held a three-day seminar earlier this month to discuss the Church's role in reconciliation as the... Read more
In Tulsa's diocese, no one is turned away from end-of-life care
The latest initiative of the Tulsa, Oklahoma diocese is not only offering practical care for the region's homeless and under-privileged... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Russian plane crash, Istanbul bombing
Pope Francis offered prayers over the weekend for victims of both a plane crash in Russia and a suicide bombing... Read more
India's refusal to grant religious freedom visas a 'missed opportunity'
India is making a mistake in refusing to issue visas to a U.S. international religious freedom organization, said religious liberty... Read more
Humility is the epitome of redemption, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said the path toward salvation can be summed up by humility and service, and encouraged... Read more
Relics and bedtime stories: the tale behind Arroyo's new children's series
For over 800 years, the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole was preserved in a wooden, heart-shaped box inside an iron... Read more
St. Joseph takes center stage in film on Christ's childhood
In his new film, “The Young Messiah,” Director Cyrus Nowrasteh knew that he needed to break the mold when it... Read more
Pope's Instagram launches with appeal for prayer
The official Instagram account of Pope Francis launched on Saturday with a simple request for his followers: “Pray for me.” Read more
All-star 'Passion' musical aims to tell the Gospel story in a new key
Actor and singer Jencarlos Canela will play the role of Jesus in a live musical dramatization of The Passion on... Read more
Chilean bill permitting abortion advances to Senate
Legislators in Chile's lower house of Congress on Thursday passed a bill decriminalizing abortion in limited circumstances. The bill now... Read more
