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LGBT grant-maker wants to win religious liberty fight within three years
A leader in LGBT grant-making has told business leaders that he wants to shut down the political fight for religious... Read more
Asia Bibi's case shows need for interreligious dialogue in Pakistan, priest says
A Dominican priest in Pakistan has praised the nation’s Supreme Court for suspending the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a... Read more
The Francis effect takes hold at a notorious Bolivian prison
Pope Francis’ July 10 visit to a prison in Bolivia was just one of several dozen events over the course... Read more
African leaders counter Obama's 'ideological colonization' in Kenya
U.S. president Barack Obama has come under fire from African politicians and Church leaders after advocating for gay rights in... Read more
Why this former rock journalist authored a book about chastity
One day, when Dawn Eden was 31 years-old, she ventured into the section of a bookstore that she had never... Read more
Exclusive: Essure victims plan hunger strike in front of FDA during Pope's visit
Last month, it looked like the thousands of women who have suffered detrimental side effects from the birth control device... Read more
How an anti-discrimination bill could end up discriminating
A bill in Congress that brands itself as fighting discrimination might end up doing the exact opposite, said legal experts... Read more
Knights of Columbus unveil new campaign to aid Middle East Christians
As Christians continue to face unprecedented persecution – especially in the Middle East – the Knights of Columbus have announced... Read more
Will religious Boy Scout troops be tolerated when ban on gay leaders ends?
The Boy Scouts of America is moving to change its leadership standards in order to allow openly homosexual adult leaders... Read more
High price tags and ugly secrets – how surrogacy preys on poor women
Women from a poor demographic have become an increasing interest in the multi-billion dollar surrogate industry, with most mothers being... Read more
With a tap on an iPad, Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2016
Pope Francis has invited the youth of the world on pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016--and on Sunday he became... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Jesus satisfy your hunger for God
Jesus Christ’s miraculous multiplication of the loaves shows that he offers “fullness of life for hungry man,” Pope Francis said... Read more
Vatican ropes in global leaders to fight climate change, modern slavery
Drawing dozens of mayors from major cities worldwide to discuss the link between slavery and climate change, this week's Vatican... Read more
How Laudato Si is being put into practice in India
The diocese of Miao, India sits in rich, mountainous forest terrain on the edge of the Himalayas. Most of its... Read more
Long-serving Cardinal Baum lived a generous response to God
Cardinal William W. Baum, a past Archbishop of Washington and the longest-serving American cardinal, died on Thursday at the age... Read more
What you think you know about human trafficking is probably wrong
Human trafficking. It’s been called “modern-day slavery” and a “silent epidemic.” It affects tens of millions every year and yet... Read more
Is the Pope's challenge to America having an anti-Francis effect?
Most Americans have a favorable view of Pope Francis, but an apparent decline in their numbers may be due to... Read more
Court: Family-run pharmacy must carry Plan B despite religious objections
Owners of a pharmacy in Washington state must provide the morning-after contraceptive pill against their religious beliefs after a federal... Read more
After theater shooting, Lafayette bishop offers sympathy and prayer
Catholics in Louisiana are stunned by Thursday's deadly mass shooting at a Lafayette movie theater and are praying for those... Read more
Aleppo archbishop aims to help Christians stay in Syria
With half of Syria’s population displaced due to its ongoing civil war, Church leaders in the country are seeking to... Read more
