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Priest murdered in Nicaragua, report says
A priest who was counseling a married woman outside his parish rectory April 6 was allegedly killed by her husband,... Read more
Health workers in West Africa respond to Ebola outbreak
Health care workers are joining forces with Catholic charities and local communities in response to a deadly outbreak of Ebola... Read more
Venezuelan government invites Vatican to peace talks
Venezuela's foreign affairs minister, Elias Jaua, has sent a letter to the Vatican, inviting its participation in the National Peace... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
ND priest chosen to preach at NYC Good Friday service
Monsignor James Shea, this year’s preacher of the Tre Ore service for Good Friday at New York City’s St. Patrick’s... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the dictatorship of narrow thought
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned faithful against idealizing one’s own way of thinking and encouraged them to be... Read more
Maidan protests gave rise to a 'new society' in Ukraine
The three months of protests in Kyiv’s Maidan Square were a demonstration of Ukrainians’ moving beyond fear to find their... Read more
Fatima statue inspires devotion, prayer in Castel Gandolfo
Locals and swarms of pilgrims from various parts of the world gathered in Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome recently to... Read more
Migrants in Holy Land look forward to papal visit
Migrant workers in the Holy Land are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Palestine, Israel and Jordan next month, and... Read more
Philippines cardinal worked for peace with Muslims
Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo, O.M.I., the newest cardinal from the Philippines, is a dedicated servant of the poor who has... Read more
Fighting poverty requires 'culture of encounter,' expert says
Challenging a modern culture which supports isolation and an indifference to poverty requires a personal connection with others, particularly the... Read more
Sri Lankans welcome new apostolic nuncio
Sri Lankan Catholics accorded a traditional welcome to their newly appointed apostolic nuncio, who arrived in Colombo to begin his... Read more
Pope mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence
In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and... Read more
Lawyers warn of global push for 'gender identity' language
Attorneys working for human rights at the United Nations and other global organizations note a growing trend to introduce “sexual... Read more
Our lives should have the flavor of the Gospel, Pope observes
During his general audience Pope Francis began a new catechesis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, drawing specific attention... Read more
Solomon Islands bishops seek prayer, support after flooding
After heavy rains led to flooding on the island of Guadalcanal which has caused 23 confirmed deaths, the bishops of... Read more
Pro-life congressman, wife honored with Notre Dame award
In an April 5 ceremony, Notre Dame University honored prominent pro-life congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.), and his wife, Marie, who... Read more
Special adviser appointed to Vatican's 'central bank'
The Secretariat for the Economy appointed Saturday Franco Dalla Sega as “ad interim” special adviser to the extraordinary section of... Read more
Court ruling on Philippines RH bill met with mixed responses
While disappointed that the country’s Supreme Court has upheld a controversial “reproductive health” law, the Catholic bishops of the Philippines... Read more
Pope Francis to make two pastoral visits over summer
This coming summer, Pope Francis will make two pastoral visits inside of Italy, following two previous trips to the Italian... Read more
