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This LGBT advocate changed his mind about Christian bakers
Peter Tatchell is a passionate human rights campaigner who outwardly voices his support of same-sex marriage and LGBT issues. Read more
Catholics to Supreme Court: Don't compromise women's safety to protect abortion
If abortion clinics fail to meet established safety standards, the solution is not to lower those standards, said Catholic leaders... Read more
Do mercy and justice contradict each other? Pope Francis says no
When God is described in the Bible as being both merciful and just it can seem like an identity crisis,... Read more
Could it soon be illegal for doctors to believe in male and female?
A current proposal by a federal agency has raised concerns that doctors may be punished for believing that there are... Read more
Pro-woman health clinic in Colorado expands services
More women along Colorado's Front Range will have access to affordable, life-affirming health services thanks to a new partnership between... Read more
New scorecard to track Congress' action on global religious freedom
Religious liberty advocates hope a new congressional scorecard will embolden members of Congress to promote freedom for embattled religious minorities... Read more
Be thankful – Pope Francis' message at end of Year for Consecrated Life
Pope Francis presided over Mass on Tuesday for the conclusion of the Year for Consecrated Life, reminding religious men and... Read more
There's no alternative: help Israel and Palestine seek peace, archbishop tells UN
Peace was the focus of the Holy See's representative in a recent speech to the United Nations, where he renewed... Read more
Pope stresses balance of work, family in new interview with Chinese paper
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Pope Francis has granted an interview to Hong Kong’s Asia Times in which he... Read more
Who else is facing off during the Super Bowl? Catholic Charities
Whether fans are rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers in the upcoming NFL Super Bowl 50, Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis had a special message for the Eucharistic congress in the Philippines
Pope Francis’ closing message to the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress said that the Eucharist is a consolation for the Catholic... Read more
Millions turn out for Mass during Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines
Massive crowds estimated in the millions took part in the Masses and liturgical processions of the eight-day International Eucharistic Congress... Read more
Starring Pope Francis – New film features Holy Father as himself (UPDATED)
The “Pope of Surprises” is at it again. Pope Francis is set to be featured in the upcoming film “Beyond... Read more
The 'terrorism of gossip' destroys communities, Pope warns religious
Christ-like obedience, the “terrorism of gossip”, and hope for future vocations were some of the themes Pope Francis addressed during... Read more
Pope Francis: It's not us, but God who takes the first step
On Sunday Pope Francis said that it’s the weak and vulnerable who are most valuable in God’s eyes, and stressed... Read more
Catholics crowdsource in hopes of rescuing alleged St. Kateri relic
Catholic faithful are banding together to help rescue a possible relic of St. Kateri Tekawitha in a strange – and... Read more
Hundreds of thousands attend ‘Family Day’ as Italy debates same-sex unions
Hundreds of thousands are estimated to have gathered for ‘Family Day’ at the historic site in the capital city a... Read more
Mercy and mission go hand-in-hand, Pope says
Mercy and the Christian responsibility to be missionaries are closely connected, Pope Francis said Saturday, kicking off the first in... Read more
In Mexico, millions of keys collected to make a Pope Francis statue
Mexican artist Pedro Francisco Rodríguez is asking for the public’s help in making a larger-than-life sculpture of Pope Francis to... Read more
Pope: Remember the spiritual as much as the corporal works of mercy
Speaking to the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on Friday, Pope Francis spoke of... Read more
