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Pope: abortion, euthanasia, abandonment of migrants are 'attacks against humanity'
A civilization whose technological advancements do not seek to protect the most vulnerable, from conception until natural death, fails to... Read more
Renowned author, uncompromisingly Catholic: Flannery O'Connor chosen for new postage stamp
Award-winning American author and devout Roman Catholic Flannery O’Connor will appear on a new postage stamp this summer, the U.S.... Read more
Annual report shows Vatican financial watchdog to be on track
The third annual report of the Financial Intelligence Authority shows that the Vatican's anti-money laundering legal system has been consolidated,... Read more
Does an Illinois bill threaten doctors' conscience rights? Depends on whom you ask
An Illinois bill that some say threatens the conscience rights of medical providers is currently under consideration in the state’s... Read more
Jail time over eagle feathers? One Native American's religious freedom fight
A Native American tribe leader has been threatened with time in prison for his religious use of eagle feathers, and... Read more
What does the world need? Mercy and love, Pope tells Christians
The Catholic Church shouldn’t be afraid of the great changes of the modern world, Pope Francis has said. Rather, the... Read more
In Pakistan, dozens face murder charges for lynching of Christian couple
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, 106 people have been charged with the November 2014 murder of a Christian couple, who were... Read more
As conflict rages on, Ukrainian troops make a pilgrimage for peace
Members of the Ukrainian army recently traveled to Lourdes, France for an international military pilgrimage aimed at promoting peace –... Read more
For Boko Haram victims – and their babies – Catholics pledge full support
Many escapees of the terrorist group Boko Haram include women and girls who are pregnant as a result of rape,... Read more
Rick Santorum, Catholic and Republican, to run for US president
Second-time presidential candidate Rick Santorum announced his campaign for the U.S. presidency on Wednesday, standing behind his goals to shrink... Read more
Obama's immigration order stalls. For 5 million immigrants, now what?
As the Obama administration’s massive immigration order met a roadblock in federal court, Catholic immigration advocates are unhappy but are... Read more
Vatican rolls out first-ever guidebook for Arab pilgrims
In a move intended to reach out to Arab pilgrims who make their way to the Eternal City, the Vatican... Read more
Another Christian youth is accused over blasphemy law in Pakistan
Tension and fear have gripped the Christian community in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, after a Muslim mob attacked the... Read more
What does four decades as a priest look like? One bishop shares his story
On his 40th anniversary as a priest, Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck says he has a deeper understanding of his... Read more
For the Vatican bank, a new direction means profitability
The Vatican Bank’s net profits in 2014 jumped to $75.5 million from only $3.2 million the previous year, reflecting a... Read more
Documentary follows JPII's footprints across the Western Hemisphere
During his time as Pope, Saint John Paul II visited the American continent 22 times, traveling everywhere from Boston to... Read more
Is 'Charlie Charlie' a harmless game? Exorcist says absolutely not
A game that purports to invoke a Mexican demon – known as “Charlie, Charlie” and considered to be a simplified... Read more
'Mother of Mercy' beatification in Kenya draws tens of thousands
Massive crowds attended Saturday's beatification of early twentieth-century Italian missionary, Sister Irene Stefani, who was known as “mother of mercy”... Read more
Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more
Bishop Conley asks for prayers as Nebraska legislators vote on death penalty (Updated)
As the Nebraska Legislature considers overriding the state governor's veto of a bill that would repeal the death penalty, the... Read more
