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Vatican media committee appointed to bring Church into digital era
The appointment of a committee to propose reforms for the Vatican media raises expectations for a substantial renewal of the... Read more
US House reapproves religious freedom commission
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on Tuesday, with commission supporters... Read more
Engage world with Catholic principles, author says
Catholic involvement in civic life is necessary to defend human dignity and move society in a positive direction, says the... Read more
Hobby Lobby ruling aids Michigan woman's lawsuit
Following the Hobby Lobby decision upholding religious freedom, a woman business owner has secured a court injunction against the HHS... Read more
Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation
Under the back and forth of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, concerned Catholic migrants from India are praying for peace... Read more
Archbishop: government frustrates pastoral care for child migrants
U.S. authorities are working poorly with Catholic efforts to provide pastoral care to underage immigrants detained near Los Angeles, the... Read more
Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more
Colo. 'gay marriage' ruling misinterprets marriage, bishops say
A court decision advancing “gay marriage” in Colorado undercuts truth and helps erode the family in society, the state’s bishops... Read more
Caritas leader: 'The whole Middle East is at stake'
The secretary-general for Caritas International has voiced his concern over the lack of aid being provided to those suffering from... Read more
Cana film fest lays red carpet for Catholic social teaching
A recent film festival held in Singapore gathered filmmakers and faithful to consider and to share Catholic social doctrine through... Read more
Researcher questions data in same-sex parenting study
A study claiming better wellbeing among children of same-sex couples was based on data that merits “healthy scepticism” due to... Read more
Vatican's new UN observer to face key challenges
Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza, the new head of the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations, served on... Read more
Indian bishop-elect aims to show God's love to new flock
Fr. Theodore Mascarenhas, who was appointed Wednesday to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi in India's eastern... Read more
Legalizing pot erodes communities, panel warns
Efforts in several states to legalize recreational marijuana use poses serious harm to individuals as well as to communities that... Read more
Church's witness in South Korea has converted many, bishop says
The vitality of the Church in South Korea is behind the many conversions that have taken place in the nation... Read more
Book offers meditations based on Francis de Sales' letters
When Dr. Christopher Blum first read "Introduction to the Devout Life," he knew that he would be personally indebted to... Read more
Vatican backs a 'Pause for Peace' during World Cup final
The Pontifical Council for Culture has launched an effort designed to unite the world in asking for peace in warring... Read more
Pope Francis to visit evangelical pastor from Buenos Aires
The Vatican announced earlier today that Pope Francis has decided to pay a private visit to an evangelical pastor who... Read more
La. diocese: priest cannot break seal of confession
After the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that a priest may have to testify about an alleged confession, the Diocese of... Read more
Calif. Muslims see religious liberty burden in butchering rule
Proposed California food safety rules for butchering animals have raised concerns among the state’s Muslims, who say the rules would... Read more
