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Catholic aid organizations scramble to meet Iraqi needs
In a tumultuous Iraq facing an increasingly uncertain future, Catholic charity organizations are rallying to meet the immediate needs of... Read more
Surge of 'desperate' migrant children leaves needs unmet
As a wave of unaccompanied children adds to the already large numbers of immigrants entering the United States, humanitarian groups... Read more
Pope Francis banner in downtown Denver aims to inspire
A 10-foot tall banner depicting Pope Francis embracing a young child was hung July 1 on the exterior of the... Read more
Cardinals council zeroes-in on Vatican management, finances
On the second of four days of meetings, the council of eight cardinals discussed the management of the Vatican State... Read more
Wave of religious freedom rulings follows Supreme Court decision
In the days following a Supreme Court ruling upholding religious freedom in the workplace, several lower courts have issued decisions... Read more
Archbishop asks Okla. civic center to reconsider black mass
Just a few months after a black mass reenactment was planned – and then canceled – at Harvard University, another... Read more
DC cardinal recalls faith of early US Catholics
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl exhorted the faithful to be “vigilant”... Read more
Wis. diocese clarifies stance on baptizing same-sex couples' babies
The Diocese of Madison, Wis. explained its response to same-sex couples who present children for baptism, welcoming sincere baptism requests... Read more
Former sex slaves to take part in South Korea Mass with Pope
A group of South Korean women who were used as sex slaves by the Japanese army during World War II... Read more
Religious leaders support law used in Hobby Lobby ruling
Religious leaders from several Christian churches and Jewish organizations have reaffirmed their “staunch support” for the federal religious freedom protections... Read more
Revenge only perpetuates violence, Jerusalem bishop observes
In wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine following the murder of three Israeli teens, Bishop William Shomali has... Read more
Portland archdiocese consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima
Faithful from in and around Portland, Ore. filled St. Mary’s Cathedral to overflowing on June 28 for Archbishop Alexander Sample's... Read more
Toronto cardinal: Catholic teaching on divorce not changing
Catholic teaching on divorce and remarriage is “not open to change” as it is faithful to Jesus but the Church... Read more
Retired Lincoln bishop recovering from heart attack
Bishop emeritus Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb., is in good spirits and grateful for prayers as he recovers after suffering... Read more
Minn. archbishop cooperates with investigation of 'false' claims
Archbishop John Nienstedt of St. Paul, Minn., has ordered a third party investigation of himself following recent accusations of sexual... Read more
Legal experts: Hobby Lobby ruling may have broad implications
While the full impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Hobby Lobby may not yet be clear, legal scholars... Read more
Christian doctors encouraged but cautious after Court ruling
A Christian doctor’s organization celebrated the Supreme Court’s recent religious freedom ruling, while at the same time cautioning that threats... Read more
Opus Dei to display remains of Bishop del Portillo after beatification
The Opus Dei press office announced that the remains of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the first successor to St. Josemaria... Read more
Show joy of Christian family life, Denver archbishop teaches
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has published a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to live their faith in their... Read more
Pope Francis to hold audience with elderly, grandparents
The Pontifical Council for the Family is organizing a day dedicated to the elderly, during which Pope Francis will meet... Read more
