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EWTN disappointed but hopeful after latest HHS mandate ruling
In a 2-1 decision delivered Feb. 18, a federal court ruled against the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in its... Read more
This little girl only has half a heart, but she's full of joy for Pope Francis
Sabrina Puig is eight years old. Due to a rare condition, she only has half a heart. But when Pope... Read more
What did Pope Francis actually say about contraception?
Despite a rush of headlines claiming Pope Francis is softening the Church's stance on contraception, a closer look at his recent... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Mexico to Rome
In his hour-long inflight news conference on his way from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis touched on a wide range... Read more
Pope Francis: Abortion is evil, not the solution to Zika virus
On his return flight from Mexico, Pope Francis strongly rejected abortion as a response to the fears surrounding the Zika... Read more
UPDATED: If Trump only builds walls he's not Christian, Pope Francis says
During his inflight news conference en route from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis responded to recent criticism from Republican U.S.... Read more
Visa, Chevron, and Pepsi are exempt from the HHS mandate – but the Little Sisters aren't
While Catholic nuns are required to obey health care regulations that they say violate the teachings of their faith, large... Read more
California church fights back against mandatory abortion funding
A California church is challenging a state mandate that requires elective abortion coverage in its health insurance plans. Read more
Pope Francis' grief at the US-Mexico border
At the Mexico-U.S. border town of Ciudad Juarez, Pope Francis told hundreds of thousands of people present to beg God... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Pope Francis celebrates his final Mass in Mexico
UPDATE: 7:30pm EST - Read the full text of Pope Francis final homily in Mexico from the Feb. 17 Mass... Read more
How Pope Francis proposes to fight drug violence in Mexico
Speaking to laborers in the Mexican City of Juarez on Wednesday, Pope Francis laid out several key areas of focus... Read more
The moment when Pope Francis got angry in Mexico
A visibly upset Pope Francis had some tough words for a rowdy crowd when their shoving caused him to fall... Read more
No one is beyond God's mercy, Pope tells inmates in Juarez
On his last day in Mexico, Pope Francis traveled to a city notorious for its violence and drug activity, meeting... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with the world of labour
Update: 3:00 pm EST - Read the full text of Pope Francis' prepared remarks for his Feb. 17 meeting with... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Visit to the penitentiary
Update: 2:10 pm EST - Read the full version of the prepared remarks from Pope Francis' address to inmates in... Read more
Did St. Therese of Lisieux send roses to Pope Francis in Mexico?
When Pope Francis made a surprise stop at a cloistered monastery Sunday morning, he received a gift from the nuns... Read more
Congressman: Zika virus should inspire care, not fear
Fears of the Zika virus outbreak’s possible effects on the health of women and unborn children should be a motivation... Read more
10 things you may have missed from the Pope's visit to Chiapas
On Feb. 15, Pope Francis visited Chiapas State in southeast Mexico. Spending the day in San Cristóbal de las Casas... Read more
What Pope Francis told a stunningly large crowd of Mexican youth
In his visit to Morelia – one of Mexico's most violent cities – Pope Francis had a strong message for... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with young people
Update: 7:40 pm EST - Read Pope Francis prepared remarks to young people in the “José María Morelos y Pavón”... Read more
