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Pope Francis: Children have right to a mother and father
Children have the right to be raised by a mother and a father, Pope Francis said, emphasizing that “the family... Read more
'The right to forget': sins are left behind in the confessional
Speaking about the “right to forget” sins after confessing them, a Vatican official stressed that God’s mercy truly frees us... Read more
It's official! Pope Francis announces 2015 visit to US
Pope Francis on Monday officially announced that he will visit the U.S. in September 2015, including a visit to the... Read more
As winter looms, Syrian refugees now fear 'dire' shortfalls in aid
Refugees who have fled violence in Syria and Iraq may face further significant problems in meeting their basic needs if... Read more
Dialogue with immigrants overcomes tensions, Pope says
Pope Francis made an appeal for peace and dialogue with members of immigrant communities in his remarks after the weekly... Read more
How can you support Christians in the Holy Land? Go there.
If you’re looking for a way to support Christians in the Holy Land, consider making a pilgrimage, advises an Italian... Read more
For one young Catholic, music is an apostolate of beauty
An up-and-coming Catholic musician in Michigan aims to expose listeners to God in the same way she did during her... Read more
Pope Francis blasts abortion, euthanasia as 'sins against God'
Pope Francis told a group of Catholic doctors that “playing with life” in ways like abortion and euthanasia is sinful,... Read more
A new love language: Post synod conference seeks ways to communicate truth of marriage
One month after the intensely media-centric Synod on the Family, experts are gathering once again in the Vatican to explore... Read more
Court rejects Catholic concerns about new contraception mandate rules
A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday against Catholic organizations with objections to the Obama administration’s latest opt-out rules for mandated... Read more
Democracy and rights in Burma? Not without religious freedom
The U.S. must make religious freedom a top priority with Burma if there is hope for the southeast Asian country... Read more
Bathrooms of St. Peter's soon to include showers for homeless
After hearing from a homeless man that a bath is more urgently need than food in Rome, the Vatican’s papal... Read more
Example – not words – transmits faith to youth, Pope Francis says
Addressing the children who filled the chapel at the Santa Marta residence on Nov. 14, Pope Francis said that –... Read more
US bishops elect delegates to synod: Kurtz, Chaput, DiNardo, Gomez
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
What will the Pope be up to in Sri Lanka, Philippines? Take a look
Today the Vatican published the official itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, during which... Read more
Pro-life? Then keep immigrant families together, bishops implore
In the wake of the mid-term elections last week, the U.S. Bishops urged Congress and President Obama to work together... Read more
New Sydney archbishop hopes for seminaries 'teeming with new life'
At his Mass of Installation on Wednesday, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney said that by the time of his retirement,... Read more
No more death or violence – Mexican bishops say 'enough is enough'
In the wake of the September disappearance of 43 students in Mexico, the country’s bishops pled on Wednesday for an... Read more
The deadly cost of population control: India's targeted women
India's population control policy is under fire after at least 14 women died following botched sterilizations due to negligent medical... Read more
Catholics, Muslims together condemn terrorist acts in name of religion
In a joint statement delivered Thursday, the Catholic-Muslim Forum condemned acts of terrorism, oppression, and violence, affirming it is never... Read more
