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Bishop to Congress: Stop treating immigrants as 'less than human'
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tuscon, Arizona, leveled harsh criticism against the tone of some Congress members, saying that they were... Read more
Are wealthy US foundations paying to suppress religious freedom?
Questions are being raised over two U.S. foundations that have poured more than three million dollars into abortion rights, LGBT... Read more
A cardinal for migrants: Italy's Archbishop Francesco Montenegro
Archbishop Francesco Montenegro of Agrigento still feels himself more of a priest with concern for the poor than a cardinal,... Read more
Three countries will be represented in College of Cardinals for first time
The different cultures represented by bishops who will be created cardinals this weekend demonstrate the Church's universality, thereby enriching the... Read more
Catholic Benefits Association appoints first-ever CEO
When hospitals are struggling financially, they bring in Douglas G. Wilson, Jr. to turn around their fortunes. Read more
Latino leadership in the spotlight at intersection of Church and culture
Social justice, politics and Latino culture are three areas that are fields for evangelization, a Hispanic ministry leader told young... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishops urge prayer, fasting ahead of Sunday's ceasefire
The Ukrainian Catholic bishops in the US issued a letter on Wednesday asking their faithful to pray and fast for... Read more
Enough talk about talking – Iraqi priest calls for action on ISIS
An Iraqi priest currently living in Rome said that those living the nightmare of ISIS are tired of hearing talk... Read more
'A reform to promote harmony' – Pope Francis opens a much-debated consistory
A reform to promote a greater harmony in the work of the Roman Curia, in Pope Francis’ words, was the... Read more
US pushing Cuba to improve record on human trafficking, State Dept. says
As the U.S. aims to re-establish full relations with Cuba, it is also pushing the country to redeem its poor... Read more
As church-goers wane, Germany's controversial tax prompts unease
While church attendees dwindle in Germany, questions have arisen once again over the controversial state-imposed church tax – and whether... Read more
Jail, not death: appropriate punishment according to Australia's bishops
With two of their nationals on Indonesia's death row over drug trafficking offenses, the Australian bishops are appealing to the... Read more
Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more
Natural family planning, theology of the body – the Church's 'best-kept secrets'
If you ask Archbishop Aquila, theology of the body and natural family planning – both practical resources on human sexuality... Read more
Could a new charity department lead a reformed Roman Curia?
The secretary of the Council of Cardinals will present tomorrow at the consistory a proposal for curial reform based on... Read more
Two years into retirement, the legacy of Father Benedict endures
Two years to the day since Pope Benedict XVI told the world of his historic decision to step down from... Read more
Africa is for the young – and Pope Francis knows it
Pope Francis has encouraged African bishops to focus efforts on young people, suggesting education can help them counter new forms... Read more
'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society
In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more
Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more
A women's shelter or a graveyard – how '50 Shades of Grey' ends in real life
Valentine’s Day plans do not typically include domestic abuse. Read more
