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Bishop Tobin on divorce: Changes needed in approach, not teaching
The dilemma of divorced and remarried Catholics should prompt consideration of changes in the Church’s approach to annulments and the... Read more
True Christians aren't elitist – they generate life, Pope says
At his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on what it means to evangelize, calling it apostolic work born of... Read more
Christ Our Life conferences a 'shot of holy adrenaline'
The Holy Spirit's inspiration can strike at the most unexpected times - like while running on a treadmill. Read more
US bishops praise continuing Civil Rights movement
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was “a monumental step forward” for human dignity, but continued work is necessary to... Read more
Pope's Albania visit will draw from past, look to future
Pope Francis’ upcoming Albanian visit will highlight Mother Teresa, honor the martyrs of Albania’s atheistic past, and suggest the country’s... Read more
Defense of all persecuted believers highlighted at DC summit
Support of religious freedom for all those being persecuted was reiterated at a conference in the nation’s capital following outcry... Read more
Cuban Church to focus on evangelization in new pastoral plan
The Church in Cuba recently unveiled its pastoral plan for 2014-2020, which will encourage the faithful to engage in evangelization... Read more
Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law
Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000... Read more
God's path is closeness and compassion, Pope preaches
Pope Francis on Tuesday focused on the importance of giving hope to the world by imitating Jesus Christ’s closeness to... Read more
First parish dedicated to John Paul II in Chinese-speaking world
The Diocese of Kaohsiung in Taiwan has become the first in the Chinese-speaking world to have a parish dedicated to... Read more
Meeting of Families document offers global perspective
The preparatory catechesis document for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is a “wonderful” work that addresses Catholic family issues... Read more
Death toll rises in Central African violence
Thousands more people have died in ongoing violence in the Central African Republic since December, and many more of the... Read more
Leeds' new bishop: 'I have longed and longed to be with you'
Msgr. Marcus Stock, who was appointed Monday as Bishop of Leeds, England, has said in a message to his new... Read more
Thousands attend annual healing service in Sri Lanka
The annual “Day for the Sick” held by the Archdiocese of Colombo recently drew more than 5,000 Sri Lankan faithful... Read more
Catholic League withdraws from St. Patrick's Day Parade
Controversy over the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues as the Catholic League has withdrawn its delegation, charging... Read more
No scandal here: How the 20 couples married by Pope Francis were legit
Pope Francis’ witnessing of marriages between Catholics who cohabited or who have had annulments is not a change, but is... Read more
No plans to raise security ahead of Pope's Albania visit
There are no plans to increase security for Pope Francis' Sept. 21 trip to Albania despite new reports of a... Read more
Want to learn obedience? Look at the 'woman by the Cross'
Celebrating Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis reflected on the... Read more
Vatican and Vietnam continue to strengthen ties, seek full relations
The Holy See held a fifth round of talks with the Vietnamese government on Wednesday and Thursday to strengthen and... Read more
New South Wales Catholic magazine wins religious press award
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, in Australia's state of New South Wales, is rejoicing over having won multiple media honors from... Read more
