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Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee
The international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his... Read more
Full release of faith education program to help form Catholics
The release of the complete adult faith formation series “Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained” hopes to offer a profound way... Read more
Chilean lawmakers ask president to denounce Iraqi violence
The Chilean Congress has unanimously approved a measure calling on President Michelle Bachelet to condemn “the brutal persecution” of Christians... Read more
Outcry flares over Calif. abortion push in Catholic colleges
Amid backlash from religious liberty and education advocates, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has ordered abortion coverage in health insurance... Read more
A refreshed Benedict XVI captivates students with homily
Participants in the annual Ratzinger “schulerkreis” study group were overjoyed at seeing the retired pontiff in good health, noting that... Read more
Pope names Philly bishop to head Toledo diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday named Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Philadelphia to be the next bishop of Ohio’s Diocese... Read more
Vatican spokesman: ISIS threat to Pope Francis unfounded
In response to rumors that the Islamic State may be targeting Pope Francis, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. said there is... Read more
Catholic Charities helps with relief after Calif. quake
The Church in northern California is helping respond to a major earthquake, which shook Napa Valley early Sunday morning, the... Read more
Iraqi refugees in desperate need of aid, relief worker says
As summer comes to a close and colder temperatures approach, Iraqi refugees will increasingly rely upon the international community to... Read more
Jewish leader blasts indifference to persecuted Christians
The leader of the World Jewish Congress slammed global apathy to persecution of Christians in the Middle East and other... Read more
Pope Francis' interfaith soccer match shows desire for peace
A priest and close friend of Pope Francis says the pontiff's idea for an upcoming inter-religious soccer match for peace... Read more
Disgraced nuncio does not have immunity, Vatican counters
The Vatican countered media reports that it protected a former nuncio who faces sex abuse charges through diplomatic immunity, saying... Read more
Baghdad bishop: Take a 'real' challenge by praying
A bishop in Baghdad is challenging the faithful across the world to join in 30 minutes of prayer before the... Read more
Orthodox patriarch denounces ISIS violence, stresses dialogue
The Ecumenical Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church has spoken out against the persecution of religious minorities in Iraq, calling... Read more
Vatican advisor: anti-Ebola effort needs international backup
Though the Church and others are doing much to help Ebola victims, “extraordinary measures” are needed to halt the epidemic,... Read more
Cardinal George participating in clinical trial of anti-cancer drug
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago is continuing cancer treatment and has agreed to take part in a clinical trial of... Read more
Pope sends letter of condolence to family of James Foley
Pope Francis sent a letter to the family of a U.S. journalist killed by ISIS last week, assuring them of... Read more
Pope Francis leaves Asian faithful energized after visit
Many across Asia from all ages and stages in life voiced their enthusiasm in seeing Pope Francis during his recent... Read more
Pope Francis challenges with question: How is your faith?
During his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel account of Saint Peter's recognition of Jesus as the... Read more
Boko Haram kidnap dozens in attack on village
Locals in Baga, Nigeria say the town is one of the latest targets of Boko Haram’s attacks, while a group... Read more
