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(L-R) Cardinal Parolin, Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, and Bishop Hinder assist in the ribbon cutting at the inauguration of St. Paul parish in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 11, 2015.

A new church is consecrated in United Arab Emirates amid hope for peace, dialogue

Jun 18, 2015

The inauguration and blessing of a new parish in the capital of the United Arab Emirates last week was met... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on May 20, 2015.

The Pope's take on transgender issues? Accept the body God gave you

Jun 18, 2015

Pope Francis' new encyclical on the environment calls for men and women to acknowledge their bodies as a “gift” from... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis blasts abortion, population control in new encyclical

Jun 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his new encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis slams attacks against human life such as abortion, embryonic experimentation and... Read more

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Environment encyclical takes bold stance on controversial issues

Jun 18, 2015

In his newly released encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis did not hesitate to wade into controversial topics, making statements... Read more

Benedict XVI meets with seminarians of the Faenza-Modigliana diocese, June 16, 2015.

A meeting to remember: seminarians chat with Benedict XVI

Jun 17, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Several enthusiastic seminarians met with Benedict XVI at the Vatican Gardens on Tuesday – even though it is their exam... Read more

Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri celebrating Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary, Sriracha in Chantaburi Diocese in Thailand on June 13, 2015.

In Thailand, Catholic seminary marks eight vibrant decades

Jun 17, 2015

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Minor Seminary in Thailand’s Chantaburi diocese has spent 80 years forming young men to be... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square on May 20, 2015.

Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says

Jun 17, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Instead of blaming God when a parent loses a child – or vice versa – families should remember that because... Read more

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Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'

Jun 17, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more

Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod

Jun 17, 2015

By Mary Farrow

In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top... Read more

St. George Maronite cathedral beside the Mohammad Al-Amin mosque in Beirut, the Lebanese capital.

Muslim leaders in Lebanon condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East

Jun 16, 2015

The leaders of four branches of Islam in Lebanon gathered earlier this month to issue a joint statement in the... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Ahead of Supreme Court marriage decision, states act to protect religious freedom

Jun 16, 2015

By Matt Hadro

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to deliver a ruling that could lead to sweeping changes in the definition of... Read more

Activisits hold hands during rally lead by faith leaders in front of Baltimore City Hall on May 3, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland.

How the US bishops believe America can overcome racial violence

Jun 16, 2015

The head of the U.S. bishops’ conference pledged support for reconciliation and healing efforts in areas around the country that... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI's summer plans – rare public events and a visit to Castel Gandolfo

Jun 16, 2015

By Alan Holdren

Benedict XVI’s summer is set to be the most active since he stepped down from the pontificate in 2013, with... Read more

What happens when an entire country becomes infested with demons?

Jun 16, 2015

Can a country with deep Christian roots like Mexico find itself at the mercy of demons? Some in the Church... Read more

For Archbishop Gomez, assisted suicide bill is empty compassion

Jun 15, 2015

People suffering from terminal illness deserve true compassion and care – not violence, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015.

In Vatican trial, former archbishop faces sex abuse charges

Jun 15, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Former papal nuncio Josef Wesolowski will be tried by the Vatican’s criminal court for sexual abuse of minors and for... Read more

Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul-Minneapolis.

Minn. archbishop resigns with 'clear conscience' amid sex abuse charges

Jun 15, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the archbishop and an auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, less than... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 19, 2014.

Is climate change natural or man-induced? For Pope Francis, it’s both

Jun 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

One of the most challenging scientific questions Pope Francis faces in his new encyclical on creation is that of climate... Read more

Married couples to Catholic Church: Give us clear, positive teaching on marriage

Jun 14, 2015

By Mary Farrow

Alice Heinzen was with her dad and siblings on a ski trip when she froze on top of what looked... Read more