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Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage
In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more
The Eucharist gives us a taste of heaven, Pope reflects
During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the significance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, explaining that it is... Read more
Samurai's cause for beatification forwarded to Rome
Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who faced exile rather than giving up his Catholic faith, is being considered for sainthood... Read more
Chart-topping Benedictine nuns to release album for Lent
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – an order of contemplative nuns who live in a cloister yet repeatedly... Read more
Bishop: Pop culture's take on Pope an opening for conversion
A Rolling Stone piece on Pope Francis was an attempt to “hijack” the papacy for secularist causes, but Catholics should... Read more
Mexico Cathedral to receive John Paul II relic
The Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mexico City will open its Holy Door on Feb. 9 to receive a first-class... Read more
Catholic press shares mission of saving souls, new LA editor says
John David Long-Garcia, the new editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles archdiocese’s The Tidings Corp., says he hopes to build on... Read more
Queen Elizabeth to meet with Pope Francis in April
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Rome on April 3, and will meet... Read more
God is a father who never disowns his children, Pope affirms
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis compared the love of God to the two fathers in the day's readings, saying... Read more
Churches offer refuge to Indonesians fleeing volcano
Following a Feb. 1 volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island Sumatra, the local Church has been providing shelter and assistance... Read more
Pope's Lenten message highlights poverty of Christ
In his first message for the Lenten season, Pope Francis focuses on the poverty of Christ in becoming man, emphasizing... Read more
Rural school embraces classical education, Catholic identity
A Catholic grade school on Colorado's eastern plains is working to adopt a classical curriculum, in the hopes of revitalizing... Read more
Education should foster freedom, maturity, priest explains
During a special conference exploring the role of education in the New Evangelization, Fr. Denis Biju Duval noted that education... Read more
Broncos coat drive shows children 'are not forgotten'
In the week before the Super Bowl, Denver Broncos players, coaches, and their families helped give away coats to children... Read more
Thai religious renew vows on Day for Consecrated Life
Vowed religious in Thailand gathered to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life this weekend, fostering and encouraging religious life... Read more
The Church is not ours but Christ's, Austrian bishop stresses
As part of an “ad limina” visit to Rome last week, Austrian Bishop Andreas Laun said that although many seek... Read more
Republican immigration plan draws hope, criticism
An immigration plan by House Republican leaders, aimed at both national security and pathways to legal status for undocumented migrants,... Read more
Scottish Catholic agency free to follow beliefs against same-sex adoption
A Catholic adoption agency in Scotland has avoided a threat to its charitable status that could have closed the agency,... Read more
Caritas Australia disappointed by government budget cuts
Even as the Australian government has reduced funding for foreign aid, the nation's branch of Caritas intends to continue its... Read more
Do not justify sin by using other people, Pope warns
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the proper attitudes to have when we face difficult moments, stating that... Read more
