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Chewed or brewed: A brief history of Popes and coca leaves
Pope Francis might chew coca leaves – or maybe sip coca tea – during his visit to Bolivia next week,... Read more
Bishops expect Pope Francis' visit to have profound impact on US
Looking forward to Pope Francis' September visit to the U.S., the nation's bishops were exuberant on Tuesday, as the itinerary... Read more
Supreme Court puts hold on Texas law regulating abortion clinics
On Monday afternoon the Supreme Court of the United States temporarily halted Texas' regulations on abortion clinics, which were upheld... Read more
Supreme Court protects Pennsylvania charities from HHS mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an order protecting a group of Pennsylvania religious institutions from being required by the... Read more
Francis wishes Benedict XVI a good summer in Castel Gandolfo
Before heading out for his two-week stay at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo this summer, retired pontiff Benedict XVI... Read more
Cuba, US set to be a busy trip for Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ itinerary while in Cuba and the United States confirms several highly anticipated events including a special U.N. Summit... Read more
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more
What does it look like to be gay – and a practicing Catholic?
More than 10 years ago, Steve Gershom found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
Vatican's communications secretariat prioritizes new media
Internet content and and video production will assume a greater role in Vatican communications in the years to come, suggests... Read more
Practice what you preach, Pope encourages new archbishops
During his Mass for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis called on the Church's new... Read more
Supreme Court upholds use of controversial lethal injection drug
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the continued use of a drug that has been accused of causing... Read more
FDA announces additional risks of Essure birth control device
After receiving thousands of complaints about the adverse effects of the birth control implant Essure, the FDA announced late Wednesday... Read more
Pope Francis' answer to 'What is faith?'
The Pope focused on the virtue of faith during his Sunday Angelus address, saying the whole gospel is written in... Read more
Benedictine monks' disputed role at Catholic university in Illinois at center of new lawsuit
Seven monks of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Ill. have filed suit against the leadership of Illinois’ Benedictine University, saying... Read more
'The unthinkable is real,' author warns about persecutions of Middle East Christians
Growing unrest in the Middle East is causing great concern for the Christian community around the world, and author George... Read more
Pope Francis creates new secretariat overseeing all Vatican communications
The Vatican’s nine communications offices will soon be consolidated under the authority of the newly-established Secretariat for Communications, per a... Read more
Catholics and Orthodox should meet, cooperate more often, Pope exhorts
Greeting a delegation of the leader of Eastern Orthodoxy on Saturday, Pope Francis voiced hope that Catholics and Eastern Orthodox... Read more
Pope officially paves the way for Saint Therese's parents to be canonized
Pope Francis formally approved on Saturday the decrees necessary for Blesseds Louis and Zelie Martin – known for being the... Read more
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion... Read more
Educate girls to the 'beauty and grandeur of their vocation' – Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday praised Catholic girl scout leaders’ “absolutely crucial” role in educating women for their vocation and responsibilities... Read more
