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Ahead of papal visit, Cuba's Women in White fear government crackdown
The leader of a human rights group is concerned that the Cuban government will repeat its 2012 crackdown on opposition... Read more
Catholics in Colombia assist thousands of their brethren forced out of Venezuela
With thousands of Colombian residents of Venezuela being driven from their homes amid a border crisis and martial law, the... Read more
The modern world's biggest challenge, according to Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI considers the quest for God to be contemporary society's foremost challenge, according to one of the emeritus Pope's... Read more
Pop Artist. Provocateur. Catholic. Who was Andy Warhol?
Chances are you've heard of the phrase “15 minutes of fame.” And you've probably seen the neon-colored canvases of Campbell... Read more
A tech company may have received whole fetuses for tissue harvesting
Is a fetal tissue supplier receiving whole fetuses from abortion clinics? That’s what one citizen journalist group claims from video... Read more
Filipinos mourn the death of pioneer Bishop Francisco San Diego of Pasig
Catholics in the Philippines are mourning Wednesday's death of Bishop Francisco San Diego, who founded the Diocese of Pasig in... Read more
'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents
On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more
These students with special needs have a request of Pope Francis
A group representing Catholic students with intellectual disabilities is hoping a U.S. visit from Pope Francis could spark nothing less... Read more
Amid threat of violence, CRS works to ease food shortage in Mali
Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more
Are Vatican officials involved in the Ashley Madison leak? Nope.
Early this week, a leak of personal data from millions of users of Ashley Madison, a website designed to arrange... Read more
What does servant leadership look like on a global scale?
For Catholic Relief Services' president Dr. Carolyn Woo, the way to lead others is to humbly admit when you don’t... Read more
Cardinal Levada voices regrets after DUI arrest in Hawaii
Cardinal William Levada, a retired Vatican official, was arrested last week for allegedly driving under the influence while vacationing in... Read more
Thai Catholics join in interreligious prayer service after Bangkok bomb
Catholics in Bangkok gathered together with their fellow countrymen last Friday to pray for peace in the wake of the... Read more
Will the Catholic Church have a growing role in Korean reconciliation?
With an increasing number of faithful, the Catholic Church in South Korea may foster a climate of reconciliation and peace,... Read more
#PopUpPope brings hope to the inner city ahead of papal visit
In his nearly two-and-a-half year papacy, Pope Francis has spoken countless times about bringing the hope of Christ to society's... Read more
Tens of thousands protest at Planned Parenthood clinics across the country
Hundreds of demonstrations were held outside of Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. this weekend with protesters calling on the... Read more
Pope: When Jesus' words are hard to hear, you need faith to stay
Those who turn away from the “uncomfortable” teaching on Jesus being the Bread of Life, Pope Francis said during his... Read more
Pope calls for peace in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
On Sunday the Holy Father renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine as the nation faces ongoing cease-fire violations in... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone thankful for San Francisco teacher contract agreement
Efforts to promote Catholic culture in the San Francisco archdiocese’s high schools and to agree on a contract acceptable for... Read more
Rome angered over 'Godfather' themed funeral for alleged mob boss
An outlandish funeral for an alleged Italian mob boss, complete with a horse-drawn carriage, flower petals strewn from a helicopter... Read more
