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Congress combats targeting of traditional marriage advocates
A new bill protecting the religious liberty traditional marriage advocates has the support of two leading U.S. bishops. But will... Read more
Pope exhorts future Vatican diplomats to bring Christ's face to the world
Pope Francis told the graduating class of Holy See ambassadors on Thursday that their main mission is to be Christ’s... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, Vatican synod, Philly family meeting providentially linked
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia sees a providential link between September’s World Meeting of Families and October’s Synod on the... Read more
California legislators renew push against Junipero Serra, saint and Hispanic 'founding father'
A statue of Franciscan missionary and saint-to-be Father Junipero Serra has stood in the U.S. Capitol since 1931, but its... Read more
CDF reportedly judges Medjugorje apparitions false, but permits pilgrimage
If reports in Italian media outlets are to be believed, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith met June... Read more
The dark side of living 'childfree'
A few months ago, several writers opened up a conversation they felt was long overdue in a book titled “Selfish,... Read more
Cardinal sends Ramadan wishes to suffering Muslims, rebukes religious violence
In an oblique rebuke to the Islamic State and other militants, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has wished Muslims a peaceful and... Read more
Coming to the World Meeting of Families: Andrea Bocelli
Renowned classical tenor Andrea Bocelli is accustomed to performing sold-out concerts around the world. He is comfortable center stage at... Read more
Don't overturn social order, faith leaders urge Supreme Court before marriage case
As the Supreme Court will rule on same-sex marriage before the month’s end, over 50,000 Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Jewish... Read more
The one theologian you need to know about when reading Laudato Si'
With so many interpretations being presented for Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Fr. Robert Barron says only one theologian can give... Read more
Synod on the Family's working document sets the stage for spirited discussion
That the discussion at October's Synod on the Family is going to be a lively one is indicated by the... Read more
Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they'll only get worse
Family wounds that aren’t dealt with in a healthy and timely manner can have devastating effects on both spouses and... Read more
Transfixed by the face of Jesus: Pilgrims at the Shroud of Turin
At this year's exposition of the Shroud of Turin, pilgrims reflected on looking upon what some believe to be Christ's... Read more
Thousands gather in Rome to support the family, oppose gender theory
A pro-family demonstration drew hundreds of thousands of participants to Rome on Saturday, where the rally gathered those opposed to... Read more
Father Flanagan founded Boys Town. Will he be recognized as a saint?
The case for the sainthood of Servant of God Edward Flanagan, the priest who founded Nebraska’s famous Boys Town community... Read more
Have a family, grow a garden, be holy – conclusions from Laudato Si
The vision behind Pope Francis’ newest encyclical is one that offers a holistic proposal of stewardship rooted in faith, offering... Read more
Sister Nirmala, former head of Missionaries of Charity, dies in India
Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Sister Nirmala Joshi, who passed away Tuesday. Sr. Nirmala had succeeded... Read more
Synod guiding document: families need the Church's message of mercy
The document set to guide this year’s synod discussions on the family touches on hot-button issues such as homosexuality and... Read more
What Pope Francis owes the Salesians
Pope Francis is a Jesuit, but he has Salesian roots. Read more
Pope Francis reconnects with relatives in Turin
During his trip to Turin this week, Pope Francis visited his relatives and his ancestors' parish, his father, an Italian... Read more
