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Vocations bloom in the desert: two priests are ordained in United Arab Emirates
Last week Catholics in Southern Arabia gathered in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the ordination of two Capuchin Franciscan priests by... Read more
Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more
Indiana bill seeks to clarify religious freedom protection
A proposed law in Indiana would replace the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act with language that its advocates say is... Read more
Nebraska's bishops call for reversal of transgender policy for schools sports
Nebraska’s Catholic bishops have called for the reversal of a new school athletics participation policy that would recognize gender identity,... Read more
Religious differences are a 'seed of peace', Rome's chief rabbi says
Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, said Pope Francis’ visit to Rome’s major synagogue this weekend is a... Read more
US bishops: Deporting children and families won't solve migration crisis
The recent deportation raids targeting Central American immigrants will not discourage immigrants who are fleeing their countries as a last... Read more
'How good it is for brothers to be together' – a papal history in synagogues
On Sunday Pope Francis will become the third pontiff to cross the threshold of the Major Temple in Rome, the... Read more
The number of Christian martyrs has tripled in two years.
In 2013, there were some 2,100 Christians killed for faith-related reasons across the globe. Last year, that number rose to... Read more
Undercover investigators dismiss Planned Parenthood lawsuit as 'frivolous'
Planned Parenthood is suing the pro-life group that released a series of undercover videos exposing its role in offering fetal... Read more
Pope Francis kicks off monthly works of mercy with surprise visits
True to form, the pope of the surprise papal visit dropped by two different nursing homes in Rome unannounced on... Read more
These three Catholic inmates in Milan are making Eucharistic Hosts
The penitential path for three convicted murderers in Italy includes a unique role at Mass: they make the Eucharistic hosts... Read more
How Christians in remote India came together to celebrate Christmas
In the remote foothills of India’s Patkai-Bum mountains, a Catholic parish joined Christians of various denominations to share the joy... Read more
Anglican leaders smack Episcopal Church over gay marriage
A meeting of national leaders of the Anglican Communion on Thursday issued a statement reprimanding the Episcopal Church, its American... Read more
Child labor, sexual abuse, death - the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
The life of a refugee is rarely easy. But it is particularly difficult for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, most of... Read more
Pope Francis invites 2,000 homeless, migrants to circus
On Thursday afternoon the office for papal charities offered a unique charity event for Rome's marginalized: an entire circus organized... Read more
Mexican bishop: 'El Chapo' blood money should be returned to community
Bishop Benjamin Castillo Plascencia of Celaya, Mexico praised the capture of the notorious drug lord, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl explains why Church workers must be consistent with the Gospel
Church workers have to lead people toward Catholic teaching in their public lives, not away from it, the Archbishop of... Read more
Pope's message to youth: have courage to swim against the tide
Pope Francis has sent a special message to the youth who will participate in the Jubilee of Boys and Girls... Read more
Could Trump's Muslim ban threaten everyone's religious freedom?
A prominent proposal by GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump would ban Muslim immigrants from entering the U.S. and would monitor... Read more
For children in conflict areas, education is a luxury
Children in conflict areas desperately need an education, but violence and lack of funding finds one in four of them... Read more
