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What a proposed US bill on religious liberty would and would not protect
With same-sex marriage now legal throughout the United States, some members of Congress are trying to protect the religious rights... Read more
Archbishop to priests: Here's how to not give bad homilies
In a practical bullet-pointed letter to priests and deacons, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit spelled out the types of... Read more
The 'angel' of Guatemala: 12-year-old chooses death over gang violence
When 12-year-old Ángel Ariel Escalante Pérez was confronted by gang members demanding that he kill a bus driver in Guatemala,... Read more
Even if it’s legal, it’s not ok – Congress responds to Planned Parenthood scandal
An undercover video report on Planned Parenthood providing fetal body parts for harvesting and research should shock the conscience of... Read more
To fight human trafficking – one of Pope Francis' core commitments
An upcoming conference being held at the Vatican examining the link between climate change and human trafficking is a reflection... Read more
Byte-sized faith: Young priests launch new Catholic podcast
Podcasts are arguably the greatest comeback-kids of the internet. Once thought to be slowing fading into oblivion, the boom of... Read more
'It's hard to think there was no complicity' – Mexican bishop on 'El Chapo' escape
Three Mexican bishops have spoken out in recent days about public sector corruption in their nation, highlighting the escape of... Read more
Slavery and climate – there's more in common than you think, Vatican says
The link between climate change and human slavery is the topic of an international conference to be hosted by the... Read more
Catholics in Bologna mourn Cardinal Biffi, a humorous, plain-spoken preacher
Humour, realism and culture characterized the life of Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, who died July 11 at the age of 87.... Read more
Franciscan priest abducted in Syria set free by captors
The organization of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land announced that Father Dhiya Aziz, who had been kidnapped early... Read more
Catholics in Singapore celebrate 50 years of nation's independence
Anticipating this autumn's 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence from Malaysia, the nation's Catholics gathered earlier this month to celebrate a... Read more
Chilean administration open to approval of adoption by homosexual couples
Shortly after the legalization of same-sex civil unions in Chile, the nation's secretary of justice said in an interview last... Read more
Planned Parenthood under fire for alleged trafficking of baby organs
Abortion giant Planned Parenthood is facing harsh criticism after the release of footage allegedly showing its top doctor describing how... Read more
After a two-week vacation, Benedict XVI heads back to Rome
With two restful weeks outside of the Vatican behind him and two honorary doctorates in hand, Benedict XVI has again... Read more
Disappointment follows ruling against Little Sisters in mandate case
The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor... Read more
Vatican applauds Iran nuclear deal, calls for commitment to make it 'bear fruit'
After global powers reached an agreement with Iran Tuesday limiting the country’s nuclear activity, the Vatican said the deal was... Read more
Here’s what would happen if America's Catholic outreach disappeared
A few months ago, Erin McCroy was walking the streets of Denver with Murphy, a 20-something missionary with Christ in... Read more
The cost of violence: 15 million Africans displaced, with little hope for the future
Plagued by wars, terrorism, and repressive governments, sub-Saharan Africa is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis that the international... Read more
Why a doctor who treats Iraq War veterans is opposed to DC's assisted suicide bill
Medical professionals, attorneys and disabilities rights advocates have united in opposition to a proposal that would legalize assisted suicide in... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Paraguay to Rome
In the course of his 64 minute in-flight press conference while en route to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions ranging... Read more
