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Philadelphia archdiocese files suit against HHS mandate
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its affiliated entities filed a lawsuit June 2 challenging federal mandates that require employers to... Read more
Spanish bishops seek prayers for current, future kings
The Spanish bishops' conference has called for prayers for King Juan Carlos and his successor, after the king announced he... Read more
British ambassador decries 'brutal' crime of sexual violence
Ahead of an international summit resisting sexual violence in the midst of conflict, Britain’s ambassador to the Holy See stated... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us with his wounds
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus advocates for us in heaven, emphasizing that he does this... Read more
New book gives short take on Saint Thomas Aquinas
Recently released, “The One-Minute Aquinas” aims to share the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas in an accessible format to help... Read more
Shipping bill could cut aid to millions, Catholic leaders warn
Leaders of Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the Senate to defeat a legislative... Read more
Doubts raised over release reports of Christian woman in Sudan
A government official in Sudan is denying claims that a Christian woman sentenced to execution for her faith may soon... Read more
Do not cage the Holy Spirit, Pope tells massive Rome gathering
On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis told throngs of Charismatic Catholics to not obstruct the work of the Holy Spirit in... Read more
Marriage requires love that imitates Christ, Pope says
In his June 2 homily, Pope Francis addressed married couples in the Vatican, pointing to fidelity, perseverance, and fruitfulness as... Read more
Liberation theology 'archaic', says prominent Mexican bishop
While in Rome last week, the president of the Latin American Bishops’ Council said at a news conference that the... Read more
Faith can transform Colombia, cardinal says
As Colombians prepare for a second round of voting in presidential elections on June 15, Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez of... Read more
Remember suffering Syrians, CRS leader implores
As agencies meet at the Vatican to discuss the Syria crisis, the head of Catholic Relief Services said that the... Read more
Candlelight vigil in Vatican celebrates Mary's faith, witness
Hundreds of clergy, religious, and laity processed through the Vatican gardens in a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to mark the close... Read more
Jesus' wounds are the price of forgiveness, says Pope
Pope Francis focused his Angelus message today on the saving power of Jesus’ redemption, explaining that the risen Christ who... Read more
Husband of condemned Sudanese woman reiterates commitment
The husband of Meriam Ibrahim, a Sudanese Christian woman sentenced to death for allegedly abandoning Islam, says his wife is... Read more
'You can make a better world,' Pope tells disadvantaged children
This morning the “Ode to Joy” rang out from a teenaged orchestra as Pope Francis entered a room packed with... Read more
Freiburg archdiocese given new bishop, from among its priests
Father Stephan Burger, a priest of the Archdiocese of Freiburg im Breisgau, was appointed archbishop of the same local Church,... Read more
Proposed Nicea ecumenical meeting 'nice' idea, Vatican spokesman says
In response to media reports that Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I will meet for an ecumenical gathering in Nicea... Read more
Lawyer: Colo. baker forced to choose between faith, work
A commission’s ruling that Colorado baker Jack Phillips must bake same-sex “wedding” cakes forces him to choose between violating his... Read more
Abducted Catholic priest released in Ukraine amid unrest
In the midst of ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, a Roman Catholic priest from Poland who was kidnapped May 27... Read more
