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Church unity and truth serve the family, Archbishop Gomez says from synod
The Catholic Church needs “a new missionary confidence and courage” that draws on Church unity and the recognition of God’s... Read more
Synod finds strong support for Church teaching in communion debate
Despite pastoral challenges posed by divorced-and-civilly-remarried Catholics, many synod fathers are in favor of current Church teaching and practice according... Read more
Marriage doesn't take away your freedom – quite the opposite, Pope says
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that contrary to modern notions, fidelity in marriage does not rob us of personal freedom... Read more
Vatican calls rumors over Pope Francis' health false and irresponsible
The director of the Holy See press office has denied reports in the Italian press that Pope Francis is suffering... Read more
Major evangelical group recognizes growing opposition to death penalty
The National Association of Evangelicals has issued an expanded statement on the death penalty that for the first time recognizes... Read more
Filipinos pray as they prepare to host the International Eucharistic Congress
As the Philippines prepare to host the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in January, the country's Catholics are preparing by praying... Read more
In wake of papal visit, pro-life opinion rises in United States
Pope Francis’ visit to the United States has given a boost to Americans’ stated support for the pro-life cause, the... Read more
With release of religious freedom report, global watchdog gets funding renewal
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, ending a period of... Read more
What the Holy See told the UN about outer space
When the United Nations met on Monday to discuss the peaceful uses of outer space, the Holy See chimed in... Read more
Denver archbishop: Would German bishops side with Henry VIII or Thomas More?
If divorced-and-remarried Catholics should receive communion, as Cardinal Walter Kasper and many of the German bishops suggest, does that mean... Read more
That notorious 2014 synod report? We got it an hour after the media did, cardinal says
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier says the highly controversial midterm report from last year's synod gave weight to issues discussed by only... Read more
How Benedict XVI played a special role in a Pope's cause for sainthood
On his path to beatification, John Paul I can count on a very special supporter: Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. Read more
Strengthen marriage with truth and mercy, Venezuela's Cardinal Urosa tells synod
Both truth and mercy can be found in consistent Catholic teaching on marriage, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas told... Read more
How a 'culture of distraction' is keeping millennials from marrying
Consumerism. A culture of distraction. Fear of commitment. These are some of the factors driving today’s young people away from... Read more
Ghana's bishops ask country to work for fair elections in 2016
The Catholic bishops of Ghana have asked the country’s election commission to register all eligible voters and to work to... Read more
Cardinal Pell: Catholic means universal, not continental
In a wide-ranging interview, Australia's leading prelate affirmed his alliance with Pope Francis, and also stressed that, in a universal... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: In Philly and in synod, support for Francis is obvious
In an Oct. 19 interview, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite an implied assertion in America Magazine over... Read more
For German bishops mercy comes at a price, critics charge
As controversy continues to swirl around proposals by the German bishops at the Synod on the Family, the German bishops... Read more
Hyatt Hotels changes policy around the globe, removes on-demand porn
In a major policy shift, the global hotel and resort chain Hyatt Hotels is cutting off access to on-demand video... Read more
Pope prays for peace in the Holy Land amid escalating violence
Following multiple knife attacks in the Holy Land this weekend, Pope Francis has appealed for courage and strength in bringing... Read more
