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Apostolate teaches women their 'irreplaceable' value, dignity
In 2003, a trio of laywomen in Denver were inspired by the writings of Pope John Paul II to create... Read more
Vatican to appoint adviser for Legionaries of Christ
In a statement released by Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., the Vatican spokesman revealed that the Holy See is to appoint... Read more
IRS ordered to pay $50,000 to marriage defense group
A federal court has ordered the IRS to pay $50,000 to the National Organization for Marriage due to the leak... Read more
Holy See bolsters financial transparency in Argentine agreement
The Vatican's financial watchdog signed a memorandum of understanding with its Argentine counterpart Tuesday, extending and bolstering its anti-money laundering... Read more
New York Catholics angered over financial hit to students
Local Catholics are lamenting New York state legislators' move to deny a tax credit that would boost funding to create... Read more
Chaldean priest says little hope for Christians in Iraq
It has been more than four decades since Father Michael Bazzi left his home country of Iraq. But the plight... Read more
Bishop's letter on 'language of love' finds global audience
Nebraska Bishop James D. Conley’s pastoral letter “The Language of Love” has had an international impact in the first three... Read more
Vatican upholds nature, importance of family in UN session
During the 26th Session of the U.N.’s Human Rights Council, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi affirmed that the family nourished by the... Read more
Being a Christian means belonging to the Church, Pope affirms
In his general audience address Pope Francis drew attention to how God formed the Church to unify humanity, stating that... Read more
Mother, daughter find faith despite unexpected pregnancy
Waking up to her bedroom light one late night in October, Linda Padgett was flooded with fear. Standing there, her... Read more
Catholic site aims to engage through beauty, accessibility
The U.K.-based Faith movement has just launched a new interactive website aimed at giving Catholics the tools for evangelization in... Read more
Pope's mafia 'excommunication' a call to conversion, priests explain
Pope Francis' statement Saturday that mafiosi are “excommunicated” was a reflection of theology rather than canon law, and acted as... Read more
Bishop: government corruption a factor in Boko Haram violence
The bishop of a northern Nigerian diocese said at a conference last week that among the factors which has led... Read more
Discrimination order sparks fears over religious liberty
While affirming the dignity of every human person, Catholic and family advocates are voicing concern over reports of an anti-discrimination... Read more
AP issues massive correction on Ireland child burial story
The Associated Press has retracted key claims from its reports of an Irish Catholic home for unwed mothers supposedly burying... Read more
Pope: a Christian does not announce himself, but the Lord
In his homily for the feast of John the Baptist’s birth, Pope Francis emphasized that a true Christian puts oneself... Read more
Sudanese woman sentenced to death re-arrested
After having her death sentence for refusing to renounce her Christian faith revoked by the Sudanese court yesterday, Meriam Ibrahim... Read more
Vatican cricket team to play Church of England in first tour
St. Peter’s Cricket team begins their “Light of Faith Tour” this fall, which includes a warm-up game against a team... Read more
Saint Faustina play brings message of Divine Mercy to life
A once-obscure nun from 1930s Poland would probably be surprised to find that she is the subject of a play... Read more
Church must reclaim its missionary identity, Italian priest says
As “Ad Gentes,” the only Italian magazine dedicated to the foreign missions, suspended publication last week due to a lack... Read more
