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Vatican doctrine head: LCWR has moved beyond Church, faith
In an address to the presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Cardinal Gerhard Müller reaffirmed the necessity of... Read more
The Church is more than 'a university of religion,' Pope insists
In his daily Mass Pope Francis recounted the death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, explaining that being a... Read more
At UN panel, Holy See urges civil prosecution for torture
All individuals who commit torture and abuse must face prosecution from legitimate government authorities, a Holy See delegation has told... Read more
Women conceived in rape seek to inspire others in choosing life
During Italy’s fourth annual March for Life, two women shared testimonies of being conceived in rape, and expressed hope that... Read more
Latino Catholic group aims to bring faith to all life's aspects
The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders’ national conference this August aims to achieve a “spiritual revolution” by helping Latino Catholics... Read more
Hospice seeks funds for its human dignity-centered care
An end-of-life care organization based in Denver, Colo. will begin helping patients in earnest later this month and is raising... Read more
Pope calls on Church in Sri Lanka to be leaven for reconciliation
During his ad limina address Saturday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Sri Lanka to continue their role in reconciliation... Read more
Supreme Court upholds freedom to pray at public meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 upheld the practice of voluntary prayer before public meetings by a 5-4 ruling,... Read more
New bishop named for US Chaldean eparchy
Pope Francis has named a Chaldean Catholic priest in Michigan as the next bishop of the Detroit-based Eparchy of St.... Read more
Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'
The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more
Pope: follow God for pure intentions rather than personal gain
During his daily Mass Pope Francis warned against those who use their faith vainly in order to obtain power or... Read more
UK rules exclude pro-life medical professionals from diploma
U.K. requirements that medical professionals seeking a specialist diploma must be willing to prescribe contraception and abortion-causing drugs have sparked... Read more
Italy’s March for Life draws global participation
The fourth annual March for Life held in Rome May 4 drew attendees from across Italy, Europe and the United... Read more
Pro-life leaders hold international conference in Rome
Leaders in the movement to protect human life from conception to natural death held a conference in Rome on Saturday... Read more
Francis will not be prisoner to public opinion, analyst says
Vatican observer Sandro Magister has said that Pope Francis’ “formidable praise” for Paul VI’s “Humanae Vitae” is key to understanding... Read more
Pope: Jesus journeys with us in the Eucharist
In his Sunday homily delivered at a Polish parish in Rome, Pope Francis meditated on the presence of Jesus Christ... Read more
Legal groups offer free analysis in wake of Mozilla head's resignation
After the resignation of a Silicon Valley CEO following an uproar over his defense of marriage, two firms are providing... Read more
Open parish doors to evangelize, urges Pope
In a meeting with nearly 7,000 members of the Italian lay movement Catholic Action, Pope Francis spoke of the need... Read more
Vatican child protection commission seeks global reach
Pope Francis’ new advisory commission on the protection of minors is expanding its membership to include representatives from around the... Read more
Rhode Island military chaplain introduces Boston Marathon to Afghanistan
A year ago, Father Lukasz Willenberg could never have imagined that this year, despite racing under a most unique set... Read more
