Latest Catholic News
Displaced Christians in Kurdistan – 'Their tears have run dry'
Christians who were forced from their homes in northern Iraq by the Islamic State this summer are a people whose... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: Media missed message of joy at synod
The joy of the Gospel of Marriage is alive, said Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, explaining that although the mainstream... Read more
Italian diocese laments suicide of priest who admitted abuse
The Diocese of Trieste has announced “with a spirit full of sorrow and dismay” that one of its priests, who... Read more
Dialogue must replace fighting, South Sudanese bishops say
The bishops in South Sudan are calling for an immediate end to violence in their country, saying it should be... Read more
Are an atheist journalist's papal interviews reliable?
Following the publication of a new text by Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari in 'La Repubblica' suggesting that Pope Francis believes... Read more
Who can help end women's sexual exploitation? Christian men
Men – particularly men within the Christian church – have a crucial role in changing cultural attitudes surrounding the sexual... Read more
Pope: Fighting for the poor doesn't make me Communist – it makes me Catholic
Pope Francis spoke out against oppression of the poor due to greed and warned again of the growing presence of... Read more
The Church's mystery: it's both visible and spiritual, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke of the visible actions carried out by the Church, explaining that they... Read more
Life is cheaper than salt: a Nigerian bishop facing Boko Haram
Bishop Oliver Doeme, who heads the Nigerian diocese which has suffered the most from Boko Haram, has lamented his government's... Read more
Mandate revisions not enough - district court grants injunction to Ave Maria
A federal court in Florida has granted Ave Maria University preliminary protection from the federal contraception mandate, which the school... Read more
Ukrainian dignity and determination, as a nation votes for change
Travelling to Ukraine as the country prepared to go to the polls Oct. 26, Neville Kyrke-Smith of Aid to the... Read more
Ebola orphans and other woes: What the Church in West Africa faces
A health adviser for a top global Catholic relief agency stressed the Church's key efforts on the Ebola front in... Read more
Are you Catholic? Then stay in the Church, Pope says
Pope Francis said that those waiting at the threshold of the Church without going inside are not true members of... Read more
Asia Bibi to Pope Francis: Pray for me, your daughter
A Catholic woman condemned to death in Pakistan for allegedly violating the country's blasphemy law has asked Pope Francis for... Read more
John Paul II 'taught me how to be a person,' secretary recounts
Saint John Paul II’s deep love for the world and for God continues to inspire people today to draw near... Read more
Martin Baani: the Iraqi seminarian who will not leave his people
Bombs are falling and the sound of the explosion is sending shock and fear into the hearts of the people.... Read more
Syrian Christians, building cemeteries instead of schools
As the civil war in Syria continues its fourth year, Christians who remain in the country’s capital are finding it... Read more
Philadelphia priest placed on immediate leave following arrest
A 55-year-old priest in Philadelphia was placed on immediate administrative leave after being arrested on child pornography charges. Read more
Want to prevent threats like ISIS? Religious freedom key, official says
Promoting religious freedom abroad is vital for U.S. national security interests in preventing the rise of threats such as ISIS,... Read more
Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his... Read more
