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Pope Francis completes new Vatican office to tackle clergy abuse
Pope Francis completed the membership of the new Vatican body with responsibility for dealing with clerical sex abuse on Wednesday, ... Read more
March for Life 2015 unites 'pro-life generation'
“We are the pro-life generation! We are the pro-life generation!” The chant could be heard along Constitution Avenue, as cold... Read more
Pius XII helped Jews in Rome – and an Italian historian has the evidence
An Italian historian has found evidence that Venerable Pius XII’s order to open the doors to Jewish refugees was delivered... Read more
Democrat, feminist, atheist – the growing face of the pro-life movement
This isn’t your father’s pro-life movement. A group of young activists is challenging the pro-life stereotype so as to broaden... Read more
Masses suspended in Niger due to church burnings
The bishops of Niger have canceled Masses and activities at Catholic schools, health care facilities and charity outreaches after Muslim... Read more
Why Junipero Serra's canonization is important for the new evangelization
Although the colonial and missionary period of California’s history is often riddled with bitter memories, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los... Read more
Pope Francis shoutout to March for Life: 'Every Life is a Gift'
As massive crowds of pro-life advocates gathered for the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Pope Francis on Thursday tweeted... Read more
Cardinal: No pro-life victory without reaching the marginalized
For the pro-life movement to truly succeed, it must fight not only abortion, but also the broader “throwaway culture” wherever... Read more
Suffering in Sierra Leone, hard-hit by Ebola, reminds bishop of civil war years
From providing spiritual support to ensuring preventive care, the Diocese of Kenema in the eastern part of Sierra Leone is... Read more
Support abortion restrictions? So do most Americans
Americans continue to show strong support for abortion restrictions, according to a new survey that finds even self-described “pro-choice” Americans... Read more
Financial appointment at Vatican signals continuity in reform, transparency
Tommaso Di Ruzza was appointed Wednesday as the new director of the Vatican’s Authority for Financial Information, filling the post... Read more
Francis likely to bring up poverty in his expected UN visit in New York
According to the Vatican's Observer to the United Nations, Pope Francis is likely to address the issue of poverty before... Read more
Could a US priest face jail for refusing to break confession seal?
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition from a Louisiana Catholic diocese that fears a civil lawsuit... Read more
Austin diocese receives first auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed Fr. Daniel Garcia as Auxiliary Bishop of Austin, to assist the diocese's chief shepherd, Bishop... Read more
Pope Francis decries Charlie Hebdo motivated attacks in Niger
Pope Francis condemned deadly protests in Niger during which dozens of churches were torched over the weekend, stressing that religious... Read more
Pope Francis blesses two lambs on the Feast of St. Agnes
Pope Francis observed the feast of St. Agnes with the time-honored custom of the blessing of lambs, whose wool will... Read more
Big families bring hope – not poverty, says Pope
Pope Francis has rejected the “simplistic” belief that large families are among the causes of poverty, stressing that economic systems... Read more
A step forward for evangelization in the Philippines
A three-day conference on evangelization took place in Manila during Pope Francis' Philippines visit, exploring the relationship between the beatitudes... Read more
'The Apology' – Men speak up about abortion
A pro-life organization is aiming to highlight how men are affected by abortion – and offer hope for healing and... Read more
How one CEO sees unrealized potential in special needs kids
Special needs children can bring joy, grace and a potential to thrive in the workplace in a way that parents... Read more
