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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
After fire damages Indianapolis church, archbishop asks for prayers
A fire badly damaged St. Monica Catholic Church in northwest Indianapolis overnight on Wednesday. Read more
How might the new annulment process affect the Synod on the Family?
By reforming the process for discovering the nullity of marriage on Tuesday, mere weeks before the beginning of October's Synod... Read more
The Pope's annulment move? It's a good thing, Vatican official says
A member of the Vatican council charged with interpreting Church law says the increased role of bishops in the annulment... Read more
Women who survived abortions ask Congress to defund Planned Parenthood
Abortion survivors testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday against continuing federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable reign – and what her faith has to do with it
She has met the Beatles. She speaks fluent French. She has survived 12 U.S. Presidents and she even has a... Read more
Here's a look at the state of the Church Pope Francis will find in Cuba
Just 357 priest working to evangelize 11.2 million people, along with 2,000 faithful who offer their homes where there are... Read more
Churches, families must be places of welcome, Pope says
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke of the bond which must exist between families and the Christian community, stressing that the Church,... Read more
US bishops urge anti-suicide provisions in proposal for end-of-life counseling
A federal proposal focusing on health care counseling for end-of-life decision making needs further additions, including strong exclusions of assisted... Read more
Knights of Columbus sending one month of food to Erbil refugees
This month, the Knights of Columbus will provide food to some 13,500 families in Erbil who have been displaced by... Read more
A call to joy, mercy and hope – LA's three new bishops ordained
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles ordained three new auxiliary bishops on Thursday, including the prominent internet evangelist Father... Read more
Revamped annulment process focuses on speed, role of local bishops
In a revamped marriage annulment process, Pope Francis has made significant changes, giving more of a role to the local... Read more
