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Soon to be saints? India's Christians killed in brutal 2008 massacre
The green light has officially been given to open the cause for sainthood of the nearly 100 Christians murdered in... Read more
After second abduction, Franciscan priest freed in Syria
Franciscan priest Fr. Dhiya Aziz, who had been briefly kidnapped by unknown jihadist militants in Syria in July and was... Read more
Remember that refugees are fleeing for their lives, bishop urges
As the number of displaced persons is at its highest worldwide, Catholics must remember that “extremely vulnerable” refugees often flee... Read more
New eparchy in US to serve Catholics with roots in ancient Indian Christianity
Pope Francis on Monday created a new eparchy for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the United States and Canada, to... Read more
Leading US bishop: 2016 is the time for pro-life conscience protections
On the cusp of 2016, the president of the U.S. Bishops Conference is calling for greater protection of pro-life professionals... Read more
This midwife can't get a job in Sweden - and it's a serious problem
For years, Ellinor Grimmark had dreamed of being a midwife in her Swedish hometown of Skarstad. Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to birthplace of the Nativity scene
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to the Italian hill town of Greccio where, centuries earlier, St. Francis created... Read more
Pope prays first Angelus of 2016 calling for vigilance against evil
Pope Francis lead the first Marian prayer of the new year with swarms of pilgrims gathered at the Vatican Sunday,... Read more
The new celibacy: How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex
One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more
Meet the man behind the mysterious Eye of the Tiber
If you’re a Catholic on Facebook, or the internet in general, chances are SC Naoum has made you laugh. Or... Read more
Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ
Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary is the 'mother of forgiveness'
Reflecting particularly on Mary’s title as “mother of mercy,” Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of St.... Read more
Look for the presence of God in your life, Pope says on New Year's
As this year comes to an end, Pope Francis has encouraged faithful to look back at the events of 2015,... Read more
Metal coils and furious women: The story behind a controversial birth control
Perforated organs, metal coils lodged in colons, fetal disfigurement due to nickel poisoning. Chronic pain, exhaustion, bouts of depression and... Read more
Pop Artist. Provocateur. Catholic. Who was Andy Warhol?
Chances are you've heard of the phrase “15 minutes of fame.” And you've probably seen the neon-colored canvases of Campbell... Read more
Here’s what Bishop Conley sees as the purpose of education
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. vividly remembers his father asking him what on earth he planned to do with... Read more
For one young Catholic, music is an apostolate of beauty
An up-and-coming Catholic musician in Michigan aims to expose listeners to God in the same way she did during her... Read more
If post-abortion syndrome doesn't exist, why are these women suffering?
A psychologist who cares for post-abortive women has emphasized the need to help women who have had abortions heal –... Read more
A priest's powerful impact on the New York Times' David Brooks
New York Times columnist, best-selling author and all-around pundit David Brooks has made headlines recently for his bold new book... Read more
