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Keep working for peace, US bishops urge as Middle East crises continue
The multiple crises in the Middle East show the need for continued peacemaking and humanitarian efforts, the U.S. Catholic bishops... Read more
UPDATED: Grand jury indicts leaders behind undercover Planned Parenthood videos
A Houston grand jury on Monday indicted the leaders behind the undercover videos which exposed Planned Parenthood’s role in offering... Read more
In Los Angeles, thousands rally to build a city that celebrates life
The dignity of every human life was the focus of a major pro-life event in Los Angeles on Saturday. More... Read more
Why China's two-child policy won't alter its human rights horrors
The dark nature of abortion and choice come into sharp relief when considering the human rights abuses which result from... Read more
Christians are united by mission and conversion, Pope Francis reflects
Pope Francis on Monday marked the conclusion of the Week for Christian Unity, saying all Christians are united by the... Read more
Pope will go to Sweden for Reformation anniversary, Vatican announces
Pope Francis will take part in an ecumenical ceremony in Lund, Sweden, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant... Read more
Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative
The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more
Evangelize the poor: that is your mission, Pope says
Pope Francis centered his Angelus address this Sunday on what it means to evangelize the poor, and how this is... Read more
Young people in London hear Catholic view on sex and love
Helping young Catholics engage their culture on matters of human dignity and sexuality – based on the writings of St.... Read more
Priest: Pray for jihadists' conversion – one of them could be a future St. Paul
French spiritual writer Father Jacques Philippe says there is only one thing that can end violence. Read more
This sword-wielding Samurai just moved closer to sainthood!
The martyrdom of a 16th-century Samurai who died for his Catholic faith was approved this week by Pope Francis, making... Read more
Monster storm can't keep massive crowds from March for Life
Despite weather forecasts calling for what might end up being the worst blizzard in over a century, tens of thousands... Read more
In speech to Rota, Pope Francis shows annulment conditions aren't loosening
In his annual speech to the Holy See's main court on Friday, Pope Francis affirmed the indissolubility of marriage and... Read more
Make your life a Nativity set, Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers
Pro-lifers must make their lives a Nativity scene where they provide a welcoming witness and see Christ in the faces... Read more
Why are more civilians dying in war? Nuncio says global community must act
The Holy See’s representative to the United Nations has said that the entire international community is implicated “in one way... Read more
What's the first step to good communication? Listening, Pope says
For Pope Francis, the ability to listen is the first requirement for good communication, which is something he said should... Read more
Satellite images confirm: Iraq's oldest monastery destroyed by Islamic State
St. Elijah's Monastery in Mosul dated back to the sixth century, making it the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq. Muslims... Read more
Is the March for Life still relevant?
It was an event that wasn't supposed to have anniversaries. Read more
Scrap tires and pea gravel – Supreme Court to hear religious discrimination claim
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will review a case about a Missouri Christian pre-school which was prohibited... Read more
The car Pope Francis used in Philly is up for auction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families have announced that they have a unique way to raise money... Read more
