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Could the release of 22 Christians signal another Islamic State attack?
After Islamic State militants on Tuesday freed 22 Christians they have held captive since February, a Syrian archbishop cautioned that... Read more
A voice missing from the synod: faithful Catholics with same-sex attraction
When presenters addressed last year’s Synod of Bishops to discuss challenges facing the family, there was one group who voice... Read more
Colorado court gives no relief to baker who declined to serve gay wedding
A Colorado baker has lamented the Colorado Court of Appeals’ ruling handed down Thursday that he illegally discriminated when he... Read more
What the Church is doing to help flood victims in Myanmar
More than 100 people have been killed and thousands more displaced by monsoon flooding in Myanmar, one of the poorest... Read more
In Burundi's crisis, the Church stands with the people
A Burundian priest has spoken out about the worrying crisis in his country, particularly following the Aug. 2 murder of ... Read more
A street party for Don Bosco – 15,000 turn up to celebrate saint in Lima
More than 15,000 members of the Salesian Family turned out August 9 on the streets of Lima, Peru, as part... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes children of an old friend at the Vatican
In a whirlwind trip, Lucas Schaerer and his family – friends of Pope Francis from his time in Buenos Aires... Read more
Latin Americans find post-abortion healing in Rachel’s Vineyard Hispanic outreach
Abortion strikes someone on such a personal level that it’s only natural that those seeking healing would want to express... Read more
Former technician: Planned Parenthood took baby organs without consent
The latest in a series of videos on Planned Parenthood features testimony from a former technician who says she worked... Read more
The divorced and remarried cannot receive Communion, Colombian bishops affirm
Two Colombian bishops indicated on Thursday that while the divorced and remarried are not excommunicated, that still doesn't mean they... Read more
Pope Francis: Sundays are a gift from God – don't ruin it
Moments of rest and celebration were the focal point of Francis’ Wednesday general audience, during which he spoke out against... Read more
Take a hike – and you just might find God, these trekkers say
Some people hike to compete, others to challenge themselves. But as the sport increases as a global trend, others have... Read more
What a pro-life march looks like in Ghana
More than 1,000 people took part in a pro-life march in Ghana’s capital of Accra, seeking to protect all life... Read more
US embassy to the Holy See begins move to new location
This week the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has begun its move to a new building – which shares... Read more
A 'Buzzfeed' you can believe in – ChurchPOP marks one remarkable year
Marking the first birthday of ChurchPOP, a site for shareable Christian fun and inspiration, founder and editor Brantly Millegan said... Read more
For Pope Francis, achieving peace means overcoming indifference
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the theme for 2016’s World Day of Peace will focus on a topic Pope Francis... Read more
Stop chatting during the Sign of Peace, says Brazilian bishop
The sign of peace during Mass is not a time for congratulations or small talk, but a prayerful time to... Read more
This Syriac bishop will be beatified on the 100th anniversary of his martyrdom
On Saturday Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the martyrdom of Flavien-Michel Malké, a Syriac Catholic bishop who was killed... Read more
For Bishop Stika, Planned Parenthood videos show need to cherish humanity first
The videos of Planned Parenthood officials' involvement in the harvesting of organs from recently aborted babies shows an unadorned evil,... Read more
Priest urges prayer for victims, perpetrators of latest Islamic State abduction in Syria
A priest in Syria has called for prayer after militants of the Islamic State kidnapped dozens of both Christians and... Read more
