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A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Junipero Serra – a 'founding father' of the US
Pope Francis marked a “day of reflection” for the soon-to-be canonized Junípero Serra by celebrating Mass at the Pontifical North... Read more
Is Oklahoma's use of lethal injection cruel and unusual?
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the use of the lethal injection in the... Read more
Six years after Notre Dame speech, Obama's 'common ground' claim questioned
Knights of Columbus head Carl Anderson questioned the Obama Administration’s policies in a speech at Notre Dame University, six years... Read more
San Fran archdiocese praises Catholic school teachers, rejects 'inflammatory' reports
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has stressed its “greatest admiration and respect” for those working in Catholic education, pledging to... Read more
Former Soviet spy: We created Liberation Theology
Espionage deep in the heart of Europe. Secrets in the KGB. Defection from a communist nation. Ion Mihai Pacepa has... Read more
Washington archdiocese lauds House vote to protect religious liberty – but it may not be enough
The House voted late Thursday night to formally disapprove of two laws which religious and pro-life organizations in the nation’s... Read more
'I find God in suffering': The gripping life and death of Kayla Mueller
Kayla Mueller, the young human rights activist who was killed earlier this year while being held hostage by ISIS, was... Read more
Writer, sister, friend – Sr. Mary Ann Walsh remembered for 'dedication to the truth'
Many journalists would say they have a passion for truth, but for Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, that took on added... Read more
Who's on the guest list for a Vatican concert? Rome's homeless community
Next month the Vatican will invite Rome's poor and homeless to a concert intended to raise money for Pope Francis’... Read more
God has not abandoned us, Chilean bishop says after volcano eruption
Facing devastation from the unexpected eruption of the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile, Archbishop Cristian Caro of Puerto Montt, one... Read more
Pope Francis planning to visit Fatima in 2017, local bishop announces
In 2017, Pope Francis plans to travel to Fatima, said Bishop António Augusto dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fátima in a... Read more
Beauty will save the world – Gaudi's basilica inspires conversions
Though the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi died nearly 90 years ago and his best-known work remains under construction, the... Read more
Will youth inevitably support same-sex marriage? These activists say nope
Marriage defense advocates of diverse ages and backgrounds rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling for... Read more
Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure... Read more
Pope's encyclical could have huge weigh-in on climate change talks
With experts and global leaders looking to Pope Francis as a moral compass, his upcoming encyclical on the environment could... Read more
Cuban bishop says news of papal visit brings 'hope to our hearts'
The announcement of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Cuba has brought tremendous joy and hope to the people of the... Read more
Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Nepal relief efforts
After Saturday’s massive earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian country of Nepal, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum has offered financial assistance... Read more
Baltimore archbishop: With God, a broken city can heal
After both peaceful protests and violent riots following the death of an African American man in the custody of the... Read more
Local bishop describes 'a very, very frightening scene' in Nepal
Nepal’s bishop has given a graphic account of the country’s catastrophic April 25 earthquake, describing how he was lucky to... Read more
