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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
Consecrated life today in a positive position, bishops affirm
During an interview, two Vatican officials expressed the great holiness that exists within religious vocations, as well as their hope... Read more
Rep. Lipinski recognizes Catholic Schools Week with resolution
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D- Ill.) introduced a House resolution commending Catholic schools for... Read more
Pope: Presentation of Jesus joins young, old
Pope Francis’ Sunday homily reflected on the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, noting how the event shows both young... Read more
Consecrated life is a gift from God, Pope reflects
Pope Francis spoke emphatically about the importance of religious life during his Sunday Angelus message. Read more
Bishops say South Sudan faces decisive moment after conflict
The Catholic bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have said South Sudan is at a turning point, urging repentance and... Read more
Catholics' celebration of Lunar New Year centers on family
East Asian Catholics celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend are focused on family ties and charity, particularly in the... Read more
Evangelize with love, Pope urges missionary families
Pope Francis held an audience with missionary families from around the world Feb. 1, encouraging them to spread the gospel... Read more
Pope may visit Turin in 2015 to remember St John Bosco's birth
Pope Francis may visit the Italian city of Turin in 2015 for the 200th anniversary of the birth of St.... Read more
NY sex trafficking ring busted days before Super Bowl
Members of a sex trafficking and drug ring centered in New York City were arrested after the group advertised “party... Read more
Police recover stolen JPII relic, bishop forgives thieves
An Italian bishop has voiced forgiveness for those responsible for stealing a relic of the blood of Blessed Pope John... Read more
Archbishop urges prayer for targeted Ukraine Christians
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia called on Catholics to pray for the Church in Ukraine during the country's recent... Read more
Giving in to temptation dulls us to harm of sin, Pope warns
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned against the danger of when falling into temptation becomes habitual, saying that it... Read more
Letters to Pope read 'with the heart,' Vatican official says
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis receives a few thousand letters a week, which Correspondence Director Msgr. Giuliano Gallorini notes... Read more
Walk inspires Wyoming students' outreach to at-risk women
San Francisco's recent Walk for Life and Students for Life events inspired Wyoming Catholic College students to start an outreach... Read more
Apply Olympic spirit to your faith, Catholic writer advises
Those who have put discipline and hard work into sports – whether an Olympic gold medal or a fifth grade... Read more
Vatican's Financial Intelligence Authority receives new president
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Giorgio Corbellini Jan. 30 as interim president of the Financial Intelligence Authority, the agency charged with... Read more
Disney Channel same-sex couple episode yields protest
The Disney Channel's recent decision to air its first TV show episode with a same-sex couple has drawn complaints from... Read more
