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Did an out-of-touch abortion stance cause Democrats to lose the Senate?
In the wake of momentous losses for U.S. Democrats on Tuesday, one group said the party’s abortion stance may be... Read more
Pain and growth as Archdiocese of New York reorganizes
The parishioners at Holy Innocents were relieved to hear that their parish will remain open following concerns that it might... Read more
New norms encourage bishops in difficult situations to resign
The appreciation shown to bishops who choose to offer their resignation before the age of 75 because of illness “or... Read more
At the heart of the annulment process: Justice, salvation of souls, Pope says
Pope Francis gave a brief address to canonists on Wednesday, discussing the grave importance of justice in the process of... Read more
Assisted suicide only serves to abandon, Vatican says of Maynard's death
In comments about Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill cancer patient who took her own life, one Vatican official clarified that... Read more
Pope: You make the Church 'sick' if you don't support your bishop
During his weekly general audience on Wednesday Pope Francis said that a Church which does not foster communion with the... Read more
Christian couple reportedly burned alive, Pakistan urged to respond
The reported killing of a Christian couple in Pakistan by a mob on Tuesday has sparked calls for the nation's... Read more
Despite persecution, Year of Consecrated Life celebrated in Syria
Despite persecution and threats faced by the Catholic faithful in Syria, religious communities in the war-torn country have continued their... Read more
Argentina lawmakers rebuked over abortion push for minors
Pro-life organizations in Argentina are denouncing a proposal that would allow “free and legal abortion on demand,” for children as... Read more
New bishop of Boise prays for an understanding heart
Bishop Peter Christensen, the newly appointed Bishop of Boise, asked for prayers on Tuesday that he will be granted an... Read more
A quiet threat: Religious freedom dwindling in Europe, US
Religious freedom is at risk in Europe and has been increasingly suppressed in the United States over the course of... Read more
Will Catholics determine the outcome of the 2014 election?
The 2014 mid-term election is more about the economy and malaise with government than issues traditionally pertinent to Catholic voters,... Read more
Hearing God's voice is hard if you're self-absorbed, Pope warns
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned not to be too self-reliant, saying that this attitude can lead to... Read more
Faith in the time of annexation: A tough choice for Crimea's Church
Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in March, religious groups there – aside from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) –... Read more
Will Pope Francis' visit to European Parliament be a wake-up call?
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to European Parliament and the Council of Europe may serve as a wake-up call to Europe... Read more
Don't be content with desk-bound theology, Cardinal Mueller urges
Theologians must not be content with an intellectual pursuit of truth but must evangelize with charity so that the Gospel... Read more
How the Catholic vote could sway Alaska's crucial Senate race
As two candidates, both of them Catholic, vie for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska, Church leaders are trying to... Read more
What now? Grief over Brittany's suicide prompts Christian response
After typing a final Facebook message, Brittany Maynard ended her own life at home in Oregon surrounded by family. Read more
Men, women, and the power of marriage: Pope Francis to give key address
Later this month Pope Francis will meet with intellectuals and inter-religious faith leaders from around the world to examine the... Read more
Australian bishops welcome new head of pastoral life commission
The Australian bishops' conference has welcomed Alison Burt as the new leadership steering the national Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life... Read more
