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What's the plan for reforming Vatican communications?
Amid the lengthy process of reforming Vatican communications, the Secretariat of State has stated that the Holy See press office's... Read more
Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centers
Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used... Read more
St Louis archbishop offers prayers, donations for Missouri flood victims
A massive cleanup is left for those whose homes were in the path of one of the worst floods in... Read more
Pope Francis: when you say 'love,' do you really know what it means?
Love was the center of Pope Francis’ second daily homily after taking a break for Christmas - he said the word... Read more
Why one bishop is putting tabernacles back in the center of churches
When Bishop Robert Morlino arrived as the new bishop for the Diocese of Madison, Wis. in 2003, he began quietly... Read more
As Juarez recovers from peak violence, victim sees hope in Pope Francis
With Pope Francis set to visit the Mexican city of Juarez Feb. 17, some crime victims are telling their stories... Read more
It's a human value: Northern Irish pro-lifers call for appeal to abortion ruling
For many reasons, pro-life advocates in Northern Ireland want the attorney general to challenge a November court ruling that would... Read more
For first time, bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to White House
After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation... Read more
US bishops respond to gun regulations in Texas and across nation
As United States president Barack Obama on Tuesday announced executive action to curb gun violence, the nation's bishops welcomed “reasonable... Read more
Vatican paper blasts Charlie Hebdo cover as 'insulting' to all faiths
One year after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris that left 12 dead, the Vatican daily newspaper has condemned the... Read more
Can fear be overcome? A cultural event explores the question
It’s not hard to think of a myriad of reasons why people today might be afraid. Read more
In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: 'We are all children of God'
The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and... Read more
Executions in the US are falling dramatically. Why?
Executions in the United States fell to the lowest number in decades in 2015, and recent Popes may have helped... Read more
Solidarity is the solution to assisted suicide, California bishops say
California’s Catholic bishops rallied opponents of the state’s assisted suicide law on Tuesday to continue their efforts to correct lawmakers’... Read more
Religious freedom group condemns Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'a cleric
The U.S. chief religious freedom watchdog condemned Saudi Arabia’s Jan. 2 execution of a Shi’a Muslim cleric as a violation... Read more
Should biological males play girls' sports? Nebraska bishops weigh in
As the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) weighs new protocol for transgender students’ participation in school activities, the Catholic bishops... Read more
Pope: Humanity seeks God, and the Magi show us where to find him
In a restless age when humanity fails to find the answer to their continuous searching, the Magi who go out... Read more
Little Sisters to Supreme Court: Don't make us pick between faith and the poor
Religious sisters should not be forced to choose between caring for the poor and obeying their conscience, the Little Sisters... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy to be sent out under the gaze of Padre Pio
The body of Padre Pio will be on display for veneration at next month’s Ash Wednesday Mass in the Vatican,... Read more
Most Americans say Islamic State atrocities are genocide
Most Americans support a broad recognition of Islamic State atrocities against Christians and other minorities as genocide, a recent survey... Read more
