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Cardinal Burke moved to Order of Malta, Mamberti to lead Signatura
After six years serving as prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, Cardinal Raymond Burke has been appointed... Read more
A year after the storm, gratitude trumps grief for Haiyan survivors
A sign hangs outside a newly re-opened storefront in Tacloban. Read more
Seismic court ruling affirms link between marriage, kids
Defense of marriage advocates lauded a major 2-1 decision by a federal appeals court that noted the importance of children... Read more
USA Today corrects inaccurate report on Archbishop Chaput, synod
The newspaper USA Today has corrected an erroneous report that claimed Archbishop Charles Chaput criticized the recent extraordinary Synod on... Read more
Chicago archdiocese releases documents on older sex abuse cases
The Archdiocese of Chicago released new documents involving 36 priests with substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors with most... Read more
Pope commends Malawians' pledge to family despite obstacles
Addressing the bishops from the southeast African nation of Malawi on Thursday, Pope Francis noted his gratitude to their people... Read more
Pope Francis blasts 'pagan' Christians as 'enemies of the cross'
In his daily homily for Mass at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis urged the faithful against living as lukewarm... Read more
Brittany Maynard's suicide: A free choice or an expectation?
By now, the world recognizes Brittany Maynard as the media darling of right-to-die advocacy. Read more
Save Catholic clinics in Africa – they may be the only ones to fight Ebola
Caritas officials have urged that in facing the Ebola outbreak in west Africa, efforts should be focused on keeping Catholic... Read more
Our Lady of Fatima shrine in India serves disadvantaged tribes
A parish and shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima in the Archdiocese of Bombay draws thousands of pilgrims regularly,... Read more
Economy secretariat advances financial transparency at the Vatican
The Vatican's new financial management policies focused on accountability are described in a handbook delivered by the Secretariat for the... Read more
Don't claim Pope Francis for your own agenda, Kasper says amid controversy
In the wake of an intense Synod on the Family, a leading voice supporting admission to Communion for divorced and... Read more
Pray – with your iPhone? How one mobile app unites users in prayer
A social network focused on connecting the world in prayer has launched a mobile application enabling people from across the... Read more
Archbishop decries Jerusalem car attacks: 'We are acting like savages'
A Melkite-Greek Catholic archbishop has lamented recent car attacks in Jerusalem, saying that such actions are inhuman and tear down... Read more
Spanish nurse survives Ebola, thanks God for recovery
Upon announcing her recovery from Ebola, Spanish nurse Teresa Romero said Wednesday that she praises God for her life and... Read more
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops' meeting
The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible... Read more
God goes to the limit – not halfway – to save sinners, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis condemned those who are afraid “to dirty their hands” by welcoming sinners, and... Read more
Exorcisms on the rise: Occult activity sparks 'pastoral emergency'
Catholic experts say occult activity and the resulting need for exorcisms has reached a critical level. Read more
For German bishops mercy comes at a price, critics charge
As Cardinal Walter Kasper prepares to receive an award and give a speech at The Catholic University of America later... Read more
UK push to ban gender-based abortions hailed as pro-woman
The British Parliament's move to ban sex-selective abortion is a move to defend women's rights – including the right to... Read more
