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Families take in refugees as Pope calls on Europe's churches to open their doors
With many European families already opening their homes to refugees, the current head of the Jesuit's refugee agency says Pope... Read more
Vatican reform of annulment process will be presented tomorrow
The Holy See press office has announced that two motu proprio will be released on Tuesday, both of which concern... Read more
What does the Church really say about divorce? It might not be what you think
“I have a friend who has been divorced for 30 years. Her husband just left her one day, and she... Read more
Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholics to remember their martyrs
Concelebrating Mass with the Armenian Patriarch of Cilicia on Monday, Pope Francis recalled how persecution has been constant in the... Read more
Labor Day the Catholic way: help young workers and struggling families
The need for decent work at a living wage – one which can support a family – was a key... Read more
Abortion clinics in Texas ask Supreme Court to block safety standards
The Texas attorney general has said he will challenge abortion clinics’ appeal asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider striking... Read more
Pope: all European churches to welcome refugees during Year of Mercy
Pope Francis Sunday issued a strong appeal to the entire European Church – including the Vatican – to take in... Read more
Was the last synod 'rigged'? Tell-all book lets the reader decide
A new book about the 2014 Extraordinary Synod on the Family alleges evidence of a hidden agenda pushed by a... Read more
Pope engages Americans on immigration, abortion in pre-trip virtual audience
In a virtual audience with Americans Pope Francis heard emotive testimonies from undocumented immigrants, comforted a single mother, and encouraged... Read more
Mother Teresa, and the Denver priest who was her kindred spirit
Mother Teresa visited Denver, Colo. twice in the 1980s. Both times, one of her biggest fans was tasked with picking... Read more
Minn. archdiocese continues to seek justice in sex abuse accusations
The Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul has removed two priests from ministry pending investigation of sex abuse allegations, while it has... Read more
Holy See expresses cautious support for UN development goals
The Holy See on Tuesday expressed its “strong support” for the 2030 United Nations development agenda, but added it has... Read more
Five federal judges rebuke court: don’t tell the Little Sisters how to be Catholic
In an unusual move, five federal judges have said their court should have given greater attention to the Little Sisters... Read more
Doctrine and pastoral care go hand-in-hand, Pope Francis reminds theologians
The Church's teaching and her pastoral ministry are not opposed, Pope Francis said in a video message on Thursday, even... Read more
Blessed Junipero Serra's cross gets a kiss from Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Wednesday kissed and blessed a cross that was buried with Father Junipero Serra, the early California missionary... Read more
Pope Francis to Israeli president: 'the challenge is to unite'
Pope Francis held an audience with Israeli president Reuven Rivlin on Thursday, where they exchanged gifts and discussed efforts to... Read more
Trump's immigration plan undermines American identity, Archbishop Chaput says
Caught between poverty and violence in their homelands and deportation in the U.S., immigrants face a plight that cannot be... Read more
Papal pop-by at Roman eyewear shop draws an enthusiastic crowd
Even the most ho-hum errands become extraordinary if it’s the Pope who’s running them. Read more
Strong words from the Vatican as migrant crisis spikes worldwide
A Vatican official in charge of assisting migrants spoke about the increasing number of refugees around the globe and stressed... Read more
Are dialogue and reconciliation with the SSPX part of the Jubilee for Mercy?
Pope Francis' decision that during the Jubilee Year of Mercy the faithful can receive absolution from priests of the Society... Read more
