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Pope Francis calls Spanish convent for the second time
Calling a Carmelite convent in Lucena, Spain for the second time since December, Pope Francis contacted the nuns asking them... Read more
Congressman rips administration's silence on 'genocide' in Iraq
Christians are facing genocide in Iraq while the U.S. government and the United Nations are silent, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.)... Read more
Provide for the needs of the poor, Pope exhorts
At Sunday's Angelus address at the Vatican, Pope Francis called on those receiving his message to care first for the... Read more
Firing of Polish doctor over abortion refusal sparks outcry
The removal one of Poland's top doctors as director of Holy Family hospital in Warsaw for refusing to perform an... Read more
Sec. John Kerry calls for release of pastor in Iran
Nearly two years after a U.S. citizen was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, calls for his release continue. Read more
Pakistani Catholics foster dialogue, fellowship with Muslims
Catholics in Pakistan reached out to the local Islamic community in an effort to promote peace between the religious groups... Read more
Bishops urge conscience protection for child welfare agencies
Three committee chairmen of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference are strongly supporting a new bill that protects the conscience rights of... Read more
Education crucial to limiting Ebola outbreak, relief agency says
As the deadly Ebola virus continues to claim victims in West Africa, Catholic Relief Services is working to fight the... Read more
University of Mary adds bioethics program to roster
The University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., has teamed up with the National Catholic Bioethics Center to offer its students... Read more
Amid resignation calls, Minn. archbishop says he will stay
Archbishop John Nienstedt of Saint Paul-Minneapolis, facing calls for his resignation amid legal battles over the local Church's handling of... Read more
Pope surprises Jesuits for dinner on feast of Saint Ignatius
In honor of the feast commemorating the founder of their order, Pope Francis made a last minute phone call to... Read more
Catholic artist touches hearts one Facebook pic at a time
If you have seen an artistic Facebook cover photo with a saint and a powerful quote, there's a good chance... Read more
Mississippi abortion ruling raises questions of women's health
A federal appeals court has drawn criticism for blocking a 2012 Mississippi law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges... Read more
Catholic charity to hold day of prayer for peace in Iraq
Aid to the Church in Need has scheduled Aug. 6 as day of prayer for Iraq, portions of which are... Read more
Resolution introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Iraq
Congressional representatives have introduced a resolution to protect persecuted Christians and other minorities in Iraq, as Islamist militants consolidate control... Read more
Religious freedom nominee's record prompts worry
The announcement that Rabbi David Saperstein is being tapped as the next U.S. ambassador for global religious freedom has drawn... Read more
Vatican announces desire for more restrained sign of peace at Mass
The Congregation for Divine Worship, in a recent circular letter, announced that the placement of the sign of peace within... Read more
US faithful asked to see humanity of child migrants
The child migrant crisis at the U.S-Mexico border shows the need for a Catholic response and for sound government policy... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope's trip to Albania
Pope Francis will make a one-day trip to Albania in September, during which he is slated to meet with local... Read more
Christians a fundamental part of Iraq, ambassador observes
The Iraqi ambassador to the Holy See has lamented the ongoing persecution of Christians by ISIS forces in Iraq, stating... Read more
