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US House overcomes initial setback to pass 20-week abortion ban
Two years after abortionist Kermit Gosnell was convicted of committing three first-degree murders at his abortion clinic, the House passed... Read more
Cyprus archbishop, Caritas presidential prospect: caring for creation means putting people first
Maronite Archbishop Joseph Soueif of Cyprus, one of two candidates to be the next president of Caritas International, has said... Read more
Iraqi Christians have lost everything – except their faith, nun tells Congress
Having lost their homes, their heritage and their sense of dignity, Iraqi Christians victimized by the Islamic State feel abandoned... Read more
Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more
Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
When was the last time you said 'thank you' and 'I'm sorry?' Pope asks
In his general audience Pope Francis focused on the concrete challenges families face in daily life, and said that simply... Read more
For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must
Among all the difficult situations in the world, the Middle East situation – including the plight of the region’s Christians... Read more
After theft, Argentines donate prized possessions, wedding rings for new monstrance
Large numbers of the faithful are donating gold and silver belongings to forge a new monstrance after a theft in... Read more
German bishops change labor laws to allow divorced and remarried, gay civil unions
Last week, the German bishops’ conference announced it is changing its labor laws such that contracting a civil marriage after... Read more
EWTN named religious television station of the year
For the third consecutive year, EWTN Global Catholic Network has been awarded the 2015 Gabriel Award for Religious Television Station... Read more
You are not just aid workers – you are witnesses to Christ, Pope tells Caritas
On Tuesday Pope Francis told global representatives of Caritas International that true service is about welcoming God and others, and... Read more
In rare new letter, Benedict XVI seeks shepherds for the whole world
Speaking from retirement, Benedict XVI has underscored the need for the Church to extend its pastoral care to non-believers and... Read more
Pope Francis: Spare no effort in defending life, family
In his meeting on Saturday with the bishops from Mozambique, a southeast African nation, Pope Francis urged support for public... Read more
Martyrdom serves Christian unity, Pope Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch
In a message sent Sunday to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Francis said advances toward reconciliation are... Read more
Despite changes, 'genocide' of China’s one-child policy endures, activists say
Human rights advocates told a congressional commission of the “terrifying” practices of China’s coercive one-child policy and lamented forced abortion... Read more
Nun asks jury for mercy, to spare Boston bomber's life
In the defense’s final move to save the life of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Sister Helen Prejean asked... Read more
On Monday, a little boy asked Pope Francis: 'What is peace?'
This question was part of a special question and answer session with the Bishop of Rome touching on a wide... Read more
Dates of Pope's Cuba trip announced: Sept. 19-22
Pope Francis’ historic trip to Cuba will take place Sept. 19-22, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Cuba has announced. Read more
Pope Francis: Get ready to be martyrs – even in the little things
Pope Francis centered his homily for Monday's daily Mass on the “scandal of the cross,” saying Christians should turn to... Read more
Hopelessness and heroin – what fueled the Baltimore riots and what now?
As Baltimore works to recover from riots and protests after the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, the Church is... Read more
