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Changes in Irish equality law could threaten identity of religious schools
A measure passed by the Irish legislature in the name of equality actually threatens the ability of religious institutions to... Read more
How Pope Francis is fulfilling a legacy of Vatican II
Attention to the poor was one of the greatest of the bishops' contributions during the Second Vatican Council – and... Read more
Vatican takes on tense question of salvation for the Jewish people
Though it “is and remains an unfathomable divine mystery,” Jews can participate in salvation without confessing Christ explicitly, a Vatican... Read more
European human rights court upholds church autonomy
A religious freedom legal group has praised a decision by the European Court on Human Rights, saying it protects churches... Read more
China's abuses take spotlight on Human Rights Day
As the world observes Human Rights Day, advocates have turned their focus to China for its egregious abuses, particularly the... Read more
The new annulment process went into effect this week
With the launch of the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ reforms to the annulment process have gone into effect, giving... Read more
Nevada Catholic churches targeted in bizarre string of protests
Las Vegas Catholics are disturbed after self-described Muslim-turned-Christian protestors disrupted Masses at several churches in the metropolitan area within the... Read more
Down syndrome research is coming to Spain
The Jerome Lejeune Foundation is opening its doors in Spain to support research and further study of Down syndrome and... Read more
What history can teach us about why the 'genocide' label matters
A U.S. designation of genocide for ISIS’ actions would offer prompt and significant support to the religious minorities it has... Read more
Pope Francis postpones Milan visit due to 'intense' Jubilee schedule
The Vatican announced today that due to Pope Francis’ busy schedule during the Jubilee of Mercy, he has decided to... Read more
The Year of Mercy and theology: a conversation with Cardinal Müller
At the opening of the Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis, Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Tough, funny and fearless: A bold new take on women saints
Maria Johnson has a scar behind her ear, a small memento from that time she leaped off her dresser, aiming... Read more
Don't let evil win over your hearts, bishop urges after San Bernardino attacks
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders offered prayers and comfort at an interreligious gathering in San Bernardino on Monday in the... Read more
Why a Jubilee of Mercy? Because the Church needs it, Pope Francis says
The day after opening the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis dedicated his general audience remarks to answering the question... Read more
They fled terrorists, too – why Catholics are resettling a refugee family in Indiana
Efforts to resettle a Syrian refugee family in Indiana are part of a long Catholic tradition that saves lives, the... Read more
What is mercy – and what are some false conceptions of it?
Is it simply having pity for someone or bending the rules? As the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy kicks off,... Read more
Minnesota diocese files for bankruptcy after abuse judgment
The Catholic Diocese of Duluth is filing for bankruptcy protection after a multi-million dollar abuse judgment. The diocese says it... Read more
Saint Peter's Basilica used in art display promoting beauty of nature
On Tuesday the façade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica were illuminated with images portraying man’s relation to nature –... Read more
A growing coalition agrees: Christians are genocide victims too
Legal experts, religious leaders, and now an independent government commission are asking the U.S. State Department to include Christians among... Read more
Pope Francis venerates Immaculate Conception statue in Rome
Pope Francis venerated the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna, continuing the tradition set by his... Read more
