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This little boy still can't talk or move – but his mother has never been happier
Constanza Saavedra spends 24 hours a day devoted to her son Ignacio, or “Nachito” as she affectionately calls him. He's... Read more
Rabbi: Vatican II's interreligious document was 'life-saving'
A 50 year-old declaration of the Second Vatican Council established a new era in Christian-Jewish relations and enabled members of... Read more
Nebraska bishops praise move to repeal death penalty
Nebraska’s Catholic bishops on Wednesday praised the Nebraska legislature’s veto-proof vote to end the death penalty, saying capital punishment “cannot... Read more
Despite support from their president, Egypt's Christians are attacked by their neighbors
Egypt’s Christians continue to face worrisome persecution, despite the words and actions of its president to show goodwill to the... Read more
Judges shoot down Notre Dame's appeal on contraception mandate
A federal court has again denied the University of Notre Dame’s request for a preliminary injunction against federal mandates it... Read more
Paris' stunning Sainte-Chapelle gets a makeover – with lasers
Known for its ornate rose window and towering stained glass glory, the thirteenth century Sainte-Chapelle in Paris has finally been... Read more
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe: Controversial thinker and new Vatican consultant
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest who led his order for ten years and has stirred controversy in the past... Read more
A priest's powerful impact on the New York Times' David Brooks
New York Times columnist, best-selling author and all-around pundit David Brooks has made headlines recently for his bold new book... Read more
Is Islam a religion of war or peace? Both – and Muslims must decide, priest says
Following last week's online release of an audio message from the caliph of the Islamic State, one expert says the... Read more
Is economic growth the enemy of saving the environment? These Catholics say no
In an international forum on economic growth and environmental sustainability, Catholic leaders and experts in the field argued that rather... Read more
A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes
After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Come out of 'exile' and educate your children
In his general audience Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children – a role... Read more
Converted by love, not ideology: An archbishop's reflection on Dorothy Day
Last week, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles told scholars at the Dorothy Day Conference at St. Francis University... Read more
Nearly every House member voted for this anti-human trafficking bill
The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Tuesday establishing a fund for victims of human trafficking and strengthening federal and... Read more
Brooklyn diocese receives two new bishops from Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Tuesday named two priests to become auxiliary bishops of the Diocese of Brooklyn: Monsignor James Massa and... Read more
Boston bomber gets the death penalty – how should Catholics respond?
The death sentence for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was a legitimate use of state authority, even if Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis: Are you ready for your final goodbye?
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis focused on many different “goodbyes” that happen during life, and asked whether attendees were... Read more
Could Mother Teresa be canonized during the Holy Year for Mercy?
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has said that Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta could be canonized during the upcoming Jubilee... Read more
These twin friars are taking it to the streets - and your TV - to save souls
It’s a good thing Brother Angelus wears glasses, otherwise it would be really hard to tell him apart from Brother... Read more
For Pope Francis, the laity must be formed for their mission in the world
Speaking to the Italian bishops' general assembly on Monday, Pope Francis urged them to support the laity through Christian formation,... Read more
