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Iraq has done 'absolutely nothing' for displaced Christians
An Iraqi bishop whose community is hosting more than 70,000 Christians who fled violence in Mosul and its surroundings has... Read more
Authors of new almanac hope to save America's Catholic heritage
“Is the Catholic Church good for America?” That was the question recently posed to Americans on the streets of major... Read more
Link between Solomon's Temple, Catholic churches explored
A conference held last week in Colorado Springs by The Society for Catholic Liturgy brought together experts from multiple disciplines... Read more
Annual guide offers help in finding authentic Catholic colleges
The Cardinal Newman Society’s 2015 Catholic college guide offers information about more than two dozen colleges, universities and other programs,... Read more
Franciscan priest, Christian villagers abducted by Syrian militants
Militants linked to al-Nusra Front kidnapped a Catholic parish priest and as many as 20 people from a Christian village... Read more
Solidarity a virtue for businessmen too, CEO counsels
Business leaders should embrace virtues like solidarity and mutual dependence among their business partners, employees, customers and broader communities in... Read more
Pope's concern for Christians in Middle East emerges at family synod
In an unexpected move, Pope Francis added to the schedule of the upcoming consistory for the causes of saints a... Read more
Armed guards escort Cameroon missionaries amid terror attacks
Boko Haram terrorist activity spreading into Cameroon from northeastern Nigeria has caused local Catholic missionaries to increase security, but one... Read more
Pope Francis to make apostolic voyage to France in 2015
In their announcement of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to the European Parliament next month, the Vatican also revealed... Read more
How should the Church care for same-sex attracted people?
In what ways can the Church provide pastoral care for men and women of same-sex attraction that is compassionate and... Read more
Don't expect 'sound bite solutions' from synod, US cardinal says
While there will not be any quick fixes unveiled at this year’s synod, a fair amount of talk can be... Read more
Confront secularism with 'way of beauty,' Bishop Conley urges
Evangelization will be carried out by bringing beauty to Catholic culture and liturgy, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln told a... Read more
Church in Burma explores challenges of openness to modernity
The bishops of Burma held communications and media workshops last week to help form the laity of the country to... Read more
Family needed today as much as ever, synod official emphasizes
The family is not an outdated model, and Catholics should defend it from the sins that call into question and... Read more
'Decisive' role of marriage in focus as Court declines cases
The Supreme Court’s decision not to review defense of marriage appeals by five states has been met with disappointment, along... Read more
Benedict could attend Paul VI beatification, spokesman reveals
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI may take part to Paul VI's beatification Mass Oct. 19, revealed Father Federico Lombardi, director of... Read more
Knights of Columbus' 'heroic' pro-life work wins Notre Dame prize
The Knights of Columbus and Supreme Knight Carl Anderson have been named the recipients of a University of Notre Dame... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
We want Church truth on marriage, young Catholics say
It always bothered Grace Raun when she heard her college classmates saying “nobody waits anymore” for marriage, because she knew... Read more
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
