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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
Your apathy is hurting ISIS victims – a challenge to US Christians
Christians in the U.S. must stop their apathy to the bloody persecution of religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, said... Read more
It’s time to rediscover God’s mercy, Pope says at Jubilee launch
Pope Francis has officially commenced the Jubilee of Mercy, calling those who pass through the newly-opened Holy Door to rediscover... Read more
What challenges do women face at work? The Vatican takes a look
A two-day Vatican workshop over the weekend explored the unique challenges faced by women as they balance work with family... Read more
In Peru, blood drive donors draw inspiration from priests martyred by terrorists
Inspired by Saturday's beatification of the first Peruvian martyrs, a group of young people has launched a blood drive initiative... Read more
As 'Vatileaks' trial proceeds, Holy See spokesman explains Vatican justice system
As a Vatican City trial over the leaking of private documents continues, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
The Year of Mercy: What's it all about?
One of the central aims of the Jubilee of Mercy will be to reorient the Sacrament of Confession back to... Read more
In Scotland, Catholic archbishop kicks off tour for parish renewal
Archbishop Leo Cushley of St. Andrews and Edinburgh will tour his archdiocese to meet with parishioners and discuss the future... Read more
Marriage is disappearing in Italy
Italy is facing a swift and dramatic collapse of the institution of marriage, according to a prominent Italian demographer and... Read more
Pope: Conversion is for believers and non-believers alike
In his Angelus address for the second Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis spoke against the presumption that the need for... Read more
Why 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' converted to Catholicism
Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. He is best known for his... Read more
Poland's government to drop IVF funding, citing costs
Poland’s new government has said it plans to end funding for in vitro fertilization treatment, citing costs. Read more
Benedict XVI will attend Holy Door opening at Vatican to start Year of Mercy
The Vatican has announced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will take part in the official inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy... Read more
With Advent here, the papal preacher has a how-to guide for seeking Christ
The Preacher of the Pontifical Household’s first sermon for the Advent season was a striking reminder of the Christian’s need... Read more
We know how to reform Islam – it's time to actually do it, Muslims say
Islam needs a “reformation” that can only be achieved by Muslims speaking out against extremism and promoting human rights, said... Read more
Military action frees 900 captives of Boko Haram, Cameroon official says
Cameroon’s government has said a multi-national military action has freed 900 hostages of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. Read more
Prayer ad before Star Wars movie gets nixed in the UK
An Anglican effort to show an ad of the Lord's Prayer in movie theaters before the upcoming Star Wars movie... Read more
In Chile, massive Marian pilgrimage to open Year of Mercy
Hundreds of thousands in Chile will visit the Lo Vasquez Shrine this coming December 8 on the Solemnity of the... Read more
US Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but veto is expected
The United States Senate voted Thursday to pass a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, though the White House has... Read more
