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Knights of Columbus will match donations to aid persecuted Iraqis
The Knights of Columbus have established a matching fund to assist Christians and other religious minorities facing severe persecution or... Read more
Death penalty suspended in Ohio as lethal drugs questioned
Following the controversial botched execution of an inmate in Ohio, using a new lethal-injection mixture, a federal judge has decided... Read more
Vatican newspaper remembers Robin Williams
L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, published a brief Aug. 12 article on the death of Robin Williams, calling the comedian... Read more
Do not fear the call of Jesus, Pope says in radio interview
In a 20-minute live interview on an Argentinean radio station on Aug. 8, Pope Francis encouraged young people to fearlessly... Read more
Korean faithful show God is 'alive, powerful' in Asia
The rich history of martyrdom in South Korea and the thousands of young people slated to gather this week for... Read more
Report suggests Planned Parenthood may defraud taxpayers
A report investigating audits of Planned Parenthood claims to show that the national abortion provider’s practices may have led to... Read more
Church in Korea is at once suffering and missionary, diplomat says
In South Korea this week, Pope Francis will meet a Church young, founded on martyrs, suffering, dynamic, and missionary a... Read more
Pope sends message of joy, hope to Korea before trip
Amid preparations for his trip to South Korea, Pope Francis has sent a video message greeting the people of the... Read more
Religious leaders urge Obama to help minorities in Middle East
As persecution of religious minorities intensifies in Iraq, in the U.S. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders have joined together to... Read more
Faithful drawn by accessibility of St. Clare, basilica priest reflects
The Aug. 11 Feast of Saint Clare is an occasion for the people of Assisi to show their devotion to... Read more
Advocates advise that First Amendment protects school choice
Faith-based schools should not be excluded from Colorado's educational choice programs, according to a brief filed by attorneys in a... Read more
Aid group blasts global apathy to early Ebola outbreak
Warning that the international community neglected the initial outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, a relief agency testified before Congress... Read more
Pope Francis takes to Twitter in appeal for Iraqi citizens
Since Friday Pope Francis has been tweeting three times a day asking faithful and parishes to both pray for those... Read more
US Catholics organize prayers for peace in Iraq
Catholics in various parts of the U.S. have organized efforts to pray for peace in Iraq, especially for persecuted Christians. Read more
In Korea, Pope Francis to visit cemetery for aborted babies
During his upcoming trip to South Korea, Pope Francis will pray for the unborn at the “Cemetery for Aborted Children”... Read more
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq, Gaza during Sunday angelus
After leading faithful in the Marian prayer, Pope Francis again urged prayers and international help for the current conflict in... Read more
Root fraternity in faith, cardinals tell Knights of Columbus
Two cardinals addressed the Knights of Columbus’ States Dinner in Orlando on Tuesday, exhorting them to practice Catholic fraternity and... Read more
New Iraqi envoy shows Pope's desire for key diplomatic role
Pope Francis' appointment Friday of a special envoy to Iraq demonstrates his desire that diplomacy have an impact for the... Read more
Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq'
A priest hailing from what used to be Iraq’s largest Christian city has lamented the exodus of over 100,000 Christians... Read more
Nun who won 'The Voice Italy' renews religious vows
Ursuline Sister Cristina Scuccia, the young Italian religious who won the last season of The Voice Italy, renewed her temporary... Read more
