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Resolution introduced in Congress to call Islamic State atrocities 'genocide'
Members of Congress introduced a resolution on Thursday to label the atrocities committed by the Islamic State against Christians and... Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more
Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more
Jesus shows us the path to freedom, not success, Pope says
The path Jesus takes as a humble servant isn’t easy, Pope Francis has said, explaining that to follow him doesn’t... Read more
How do you become a saint? Pope Francis gives a hint
Find someone who has never spoken ill of another person, someone who has never judged another – and they would... Read more
You need to work toward an honest economy, Pope tells bankers
Pope Francis Saturday met with members of Italy's largest credit union, encouraging them to promote an economy that is rooted... Read more
Seven years after deadly anti-Christian attacks in India, a call for justice
Victims say that they are still waiting for justice, seven years after some of the most violent anti-Christian attacks in... Read more
Pope Francis warns of 'grave consequences' if climate change is ignored
The environment is facing serious threats such as climate change and global warming, Pope Francis has said – adding that... Read more
After assisted suicide bill fails, English bishops urge greater care for the dying
A measure that would have legalized assisted suicide in England and Wales failed in the British Parliament Friday by a... Read more
Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?
The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more
US bishops ready to welcome refugees from Syrian civil war
As Europe's migrant crisis worsens, fuelled in part by Syria's lengthy civil war, the head of the U.S. bishops' conference... Read more
For Lincoln diocese, audit adds to its effective child protection plan
The Diocese of Lincoln will now take part in the U.S. bishops' audit of the implementation of the youth protection... Read more
Inside a dubious LGBT media guide to Pope Francis' visit
As Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. nears, the LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD has released a media guide encouraging journalists... Read more
In Cuba, Pope Francis will be a 'Missionary of Mercy'
The Cuban bishops have announced that the theme for Pope Francis' Sept. 19-22 visit to their nation will be “Missionary... Read more
Deacon Keith Fournier explains 'the common good' in a new CNA column
In a new column for CNA, “The Common Good with Deacon Keith Fournier”, the author has set out to restore... Read more
California's fast-tracked suicide bill sparks accusations of 'stage play'
In the second attempt this year to establish a 'right-to-die' in the state of California, state Assembly lawmakers passed an... Read more
Marriage – between a man and a woman – is under attack, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told couples to defend God's design for the family as the union of a man and woman for... Read more
With official launch, ACI Stampa aims to revitalize Italian Catholic news
Catholic news is an opportunity to serve truth and evangelization. So says the head of the Italian-language news agency ACI... Read more
Read the official prayer for Pope Francis' visit to Cuba
The Cuban bishops have issued a prayer to help prepare for Pope Francis' Sept. 19-22 visit to their island nation,... Read more
Vatican officially confirms Pope Francis' visit to Africa in November
The Vatican today officially announced that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic in November,... Read more
