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EWTN to appeals court: religious freedom at stake in HHS mandate case
A federal appeals court heard oral arguments Wednesday over whether the EWTN Global Catholic Network should be required to abide... Read more
The best thing parents can give their children? Wisdom, Pope says
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the role of parents is to teach their children with patience, gentleness,... Read more
Political instability, war, and terrorism know no borders – Vatican official
As the Vatican's Secretary of State addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean on Monday regarding the shared challenge of... Read more
Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a... Read more
Embryos with three parents? The risks are yet to come, critics warn
Despite warnings from religious leaders and scientists, British lawmakers have voted to allow a version of in-vitro fertilization that uses... Read more
Palm Beach bishop recovering from brain surgery
Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito of the Palm Beach Diocese is currently recovering from a seven-hour surgery that successfully removed a... Read more
Inspired by St Don Bosco, Indian Church prepares youth to be tomorrow's leaders
In the north-easternmost reaches of India, the Diocese of Miao is celebrating the bicentennial of St. John Bosco's birth by... Read more
Cape Verde, Africa is getting its first cardinal
At the beginning of the year, Pope Francis announced that among the 20 men he would make cardinal on Feb.... Read more
For Cardinal George, God's grace is bigger than cancer
Despite the uncertainty that comes with cancer, Cardinal Francis George, the retired Archbishop of Chicago, says his days are filled... Read more
What frightens disability groups about Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill
In many ways, Kari Ann Lucas is living the American Dream. She runs a law practice, has four kids, and... Read more
Sunday will be the first International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
The Vatican has organized the first-ever international day of prayer and reflection against human trafficking, in hopes that the world... Read more
Appeals court to hear EWTN contraception mandate case Feb. 4
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear oral arguments in a case brought... Read more
Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom
Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more
The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for... Read more
Holy See to UN: stop ignoring attacks on Christian women, girls
The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations has warned that Christians face “extinction” in some regions of armed conflict,... Read more
Faith under siege: fifth Catholic church vandalized in New Delhi over two months
Unidentified persons broke into St. Alphonsa parish in the Indian capital New Delhi during the early hours of Monday morning,... Read more
Where progressives and Evangelicals agree – clarify IRS rules on political speech
An unlikely combination of political progressives and Evangelicals came together last week to demand more clarity in IRS regulations of... Read more
Could Italy's new president turn the spotlight on Catholic social teaching?
Saturday's election of Sergio Mattarella as Italy's president is an affirmation of the social commitment of Catholics in public policy,... Read more
Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill is a lie, bishop warns
While the notion of 'death with dignity' may seem appealing on the surface, the push to legalize assisted suicide in... Read more
Vatican commission to oversee Catholic university in Jordan
The Vatican Secretariat of State has established an ad hoc commission to oversee the American University of Madaba, a Catholic... Read more
