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Is the Pope a socialist?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Latin America has rekindled questions about whether he endorses socialism, or even communism. Read more
Here's Pope Francis' schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy
Twelve prominent events, each with the participation of Pope Francis, have been scheduled in Rome for the upcoming Jubilee of... Read more
French bishops: Don't euthanize paralyzed man
Bishop Thierry Scherrer of Laval, France, and the Bioethics Committee of his diocese are pleading with doctors at a hospital... Read more
In new video, Planned Parenthood exec appears to joke about pricing baby parts
Another undercover video released today allegedly shows a senior official at Planned Parenthood flippantly discussing monetary compensation for aborted baby... Read more
LA gets three new auxiliary bishops, including Fr. Robert Barron
Known for his online videos which tackle everything from the saints, to the “new atheism,” to the latest blockbuster film,... Read more
Ebola deaths are still happening – and the Vatican is aiming to stop them
Although two of the three countries hardest hit by last year’s Ebola outbreak have been declared free of the virus,... Read more
Behold the newly-discovered painting in Rome's Catacomb of Callixtus
A recent discovery in the Catacomb of Saint Callixtus, an early Christian series of tombs beneath Rome which once held... Read more
US and Cuba re-open embassies – Will lifting the embargo be next?
The U.S. and Cuba formally re-established diplomatic ties for the first time since 1961 on Monday, a groundbreaking development advocated... Read more
Mercy, Justice, and the Gospel of Life: US bishops on ending the death penalty
Two leading U.S. bishops have renewed the call to choose life over the death penalty because, they say, heinous criminals... Read more
Bible publisher wins permanent victory over HHS mandate
A Bible publisher based in Illinois has won its lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, with a final ruling delivered... Read more
Pope entrusts South America trip to Mary
Pope Francis entrusted his recent tri-nation voyage to South America to Our Lady of Guadalupe – praising the deeply-rooted Christianity... Read more
Yerba mate, Jesuits, and Francis – the story of the Pope's favorite drink
On more than one occasion Pope Francis has been seen sharing a drink offered him by a pilgrim from Argentina:... Read more
The slow demise of Catholic magazines in Italy
A Catholic-inspired magazine that was once a leader in publishing opinions in Church discussions will quit publication by the end... Read more
Budget-keeping at the Vatican: in transition toward a new era
The Holy See and Vatican City State administration released their 2014 financial statements Thursday amid an ongoing process to reform... Read more
Corruption, threats, torture – we need justice in the mining industry, Pope says
Continuing his theme on protecting both the environment and human rights, Pope Francis pointed to various injustices in the mining... Read more
The Vatican's helipad: Transporting popes, saving kid's lives
One of Europe's best pediatric hospitals, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome, can now use the Vatican’s helipad to transport... Read more
Heroic virtue of Ukrainian bishop who sheltered hundreds of Jews recognized
On Thursday, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky, who was head of the... Read more
After deadly Chattanooga shooting, bishop rallies 'shaken' community to prayer
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville is calling the faith community to prayer after Thursday’s fatal shooting at a military recruiting... Read more
This Jewish man survived Nazi Germany. Now he's rescuing Christians from ISIS
George Weidenfeld was barely eighteen when Nazi forces occupied his homeland of Austria in 1938. He may not have lived... Read more
Venezuela's bishops caution against the adoption of no-fault divorce
The Venezuelan bishops last week warned that marriage and families in their nation will be weakened as a result of... Read more
