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Why the effort to make gay marriage sacramental won't work
Dissenting Catholic groups have called for gay marriage to be recognized as a sacrament, but Catholic theology has a clear... Read more
Pope: In Confession we encounter God's immense mercy
Delivering his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis said that while everyone feels shame before... Read more
A childhood friendship that shaped JPII's love for the Jewish community
Saint John Paul II's historic embrace of former chief rabbi of Rome Elio Toaff welcomes visitors to a new Vatican... Read more
New Armenian Catholic patriarch pulled from retirement to take the reins
In a rare move, the Armenian Catholic Church has pulled their new patriarch from out of retirement to take on... Read more
Nuns, guns and the Wild West – the extraordinary tale of Sr. Blandina
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely... Read more
Promote the common good and give workers a raise, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Catholic leaders are calling on Congress to raise the minimum wage, for the good of low-wage workers and their families. Read more
Help from above: Priest in a helicopter exorcises Italian town
A priest has performed an aerial exorcism of the Italian seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia in response to a... Read more
A new step in thawing relations between China and the Holy See?
In a tiny victory for Vatican-Chinese rapprochement, China's government now recognizes seminary studies and allows seminarians to continue their education... Read more
Religious sisters sue Colombian TV network for 'false' depiction of saint's life
An order of religious sisters in Colombia is suing a national television network for producing a series that it says... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley denounces Planned Parenthood for disrespecting human dignity
The Archbishop of Boston on Wednesday lamented the harvesting of fetal organs, which is at the center of a series... Read more
Vatican bails on questionable anti-human trafficking initiative (Updated)
Faithful to its commitment against human trafficking, the Holy See has left the board of an initiative it helped to... Read more
Make friends with your congressman – and you just might get to see the Pope
The final plans are set for the public’s chance to watch Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress live at... Read more
Bishop advises cautious optimism for a Catholic future in Boy Scouts
A leading bishop in Catholic scouting says Catholics should continue to be involved in the Boy Scouts and work to... Read more
Could 'British values' push jeopardize Catholic education in the UK?
Some Catholics in Great Britain are concerned the push for “British values” in schools, meant to counter Islamist extremism, could... Read more
Will Vatican officials face term limits?
A fixed term mandate for Vatican officials serving in the Roman Curia was among recent proposals for the Vatican's ongoing... Read more
Catholics in India mourn Abdul Kalam, the much-loved 'people's president'
Catholics in India have joined their confreres in paying tribute to and praying for APJ Abdul Kalam, who served as... Read more
Cardinal Dolan slams Trump's 'virulent' immigration remarks
For Cardinal Dolan, the “virulent strain” of American nativism is not a thing of the past – it's alive, well... Read more
'Women Betrayed' by Planned Parenthood speak out against abortion giant
Hundreds of women – along with scores of men – gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to... Read more
Pope Francis to handpick new doctor ahead of Cuba, US trip
As the five-year term for Pope Francis' personal doctor comes to an end, the Pope is expected to choose a... Read more
'Shadow council' speaker pushes Church acceptance of contraception, gay sex
Yes to contraception, homosexual acts, and Communion for the divorced and remarried – all considering the circumstances. No to understanding... Read more
