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Women in White.

Ahead of papal visit, Cuba's Women in White fear government crackdown

Aug 27, 2015

The leader of a human rights group is concerned that the Cuban government will repeat its 2012 crackdown on opposition... Read more

Colombia's flag.

Catholics in Colombia assist thousands of their brethren forced out of Venezuela

Aug 27, 2015

With thousands of Colombian residents of Venezuela being driven from their homes amid a border crisis and martial law, the... Read more

Benedict XVI at the Vatican in June 2005.

The modern world's biggest challenge, according to Benedict XVI

Aug 27, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Benedict XVI considers the quest for God to be contemporary society's foremost challenge, according to one of the emeritus Pope's... Read more

Andy Warhol, Self-Portrait, 1964 via The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

Pop Artist. Provocateur. Catholic. Who was Andy Warhol?

Aug 27, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

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

Ultrasound.

A tech company may have received whole fetuses for tissue harvesting

Aug 26, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Is a fetal tissue supplier receiving whole fetuses from abortion clinics? That’s what one citizen journalist group claims from video... Read more

Bishop Francisco San Diego, who died Aug. 26, 2015.

Filipinos mourn the death of pioneer Bishop Francisco San Diego of Pasig

Aug 26, 2015

Catholics in the Philippines are mourning Wednesday's death of Bishop Francisco San Diego, who founded the Diocese of Pasig in... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a baby during the general audience in St. Peter's Square on August 26, 2015.

'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents

Aug 26, 2015

By Ann Schneible

On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a boy prior to his first 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013.

These students with special needs have a request of Pope Francis

Aug 26, 2015

By Matt Hadro

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

Aug 25, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

Are Vatican officials involved in the Ashley Madison leak? Nope.

Aug 25, 2015

Early this week, a leak of personal data from millions of users of Ashley Madison, a website designed to arrange... Read more

Men work on rebuilding homes in Visayas, Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.

What does servant leadership look like on a global scale?

Aug 25, 2015

By Hillary Mast

For Catholic Relief Services' president Dr. Carolyn Woo, the way to lead others is to humbly admit when you don’t... Read more

Cardinal William Levada, emeritus prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Cardinal Levada voices regrets after DUI arrest in Hawaii

Aug 25, 2015

Cardinal William Levada, a retired Vatican official, was arrested last week for allegedly driving under the influence while vacationing in... Read more

Msgr. Vissanu leads an interreligious prayer service in Bangkok for the victims of the Erawan shrine bombing, Aug. 21, 2015.

Thai Catholics join in interreligious prayer service after Bangkok bomb

Aug 25, 2015

Catholics in Bangkok gathered together with their fellow countrymen last Friday to pray for peace in the wake of the... Read more

Pope Francis is recieved at the presidential palace in Seoul, Aug. 14, 2014.

Will the Catholic Church have a growing role in Korean reconciliation?

Aug 24, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

With an increasing number of faithful, the Catholic Church in South Korea may foster a climate of reconciliation and peace,... Read more

PopUpPope in Philadelphia.

#PopUpPope brings hope to the inner city ahead of papal visit

Aug 24, 2015

By Ann Schneible

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

Rally held in support of cutting Planned Parenthood funding.

Tens of thousands protest at Planned Parenthood clinics across the country

Aug 23, 2015

Hundreds of demonstrations were held outside of Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. this weekend with protesters calling on the... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square on June 15, 2015 before the Angelus.

Pope: When Jesus' words are hard to hear, you need faith to stay

Aug 23, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Those who turn away from the “uncomfortable” teaching on Jesus being the Bread of Life, Pope Francis said during his... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address in St. Peter's Square August 9, 2015.

Pope calls for peace in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day

Aug 23, 2015

By Ann Schneible

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

Aug 23, 2015

Efforts to promote Catholic culture in the San Francisco archdiocese’s high schools and to agree on a contract acceptable for... Read more

Screenshot of the funeral of Vittorio Casamonica.

Rome angered over 'Godfather' themed funeral for alleged mob boss

Aug 22, 2015

An outlandish funeral for an alleged Italian mob boss, complete with a horse-drawn carriage, flower petals strewn from a helicopter... Read more