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Cardinal O'Malley denounces Dominican Republic immigration ruling
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston is lamenting a court ruling in the Dominican Republic that retroactively strips away citizenship... Read more
Columnist: US should counter anti-Christian persecution
Americans should not resign themselves to “a Middle East without Christians” but should work to expand their traditions of religious... Read more
Little Sisters granted mandate relief by Justice Sotomayor
A group of religious sisters that cares for the elderly poor in the U.S. was among several religious organizations to... Read more
Six million people attended Pope Francis' Vatican events in 2013
More than 6.6 million people have taken part in events with Pope Francis at the Vatican since his election to... Read more
We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more
Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'
In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more
Church in Papua New Guinea hosts training for journalists
The social communications office of the bishops' conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands recently held a series... Read more
Belgium considers legalizing euthanasia for minors
Despite religious opposition, the Belgian Senate voted Dec. 13 in favor of a bill which would expand legal euthanasia to... Read more
Archbishop: Muslims, Christians united in fight for equality in India
Recent efforts from Christians and Muslims in India have united the communities to end the practice of untouchability, including a... Read more
Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops
In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more
Legal group fights Swiss lawsuit promoting euthanasia
The U.S.-based legal group Alliance Defending Freedom has issued a legal brief supporting Swiss laws that bar assisted suicide for... Read more
Release imprisoned pastor, congressional hearing urges Iran
A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release... Read more
Vatican encourages renewed missionary zeal in Catholic schools
A recently released Vatican document is calling for a fresh commitment to Catholic identity within what it calls an increasingly... Read more
Peace requires 'daily commitment,' says Pope in Christmas message
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis prayed for peace throughout the world as a fruit of God`s grace, to be... Read more
Jesus is 'meaning of life, history,' Pope preaches on Christmas
Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and... Read more
Dominican carolers bring joy of Christmas to downtown DC
Passers-by stopped for a moment to pause and listen in the busy streets of Washington, D.C., as Dominican brothers, sisters... Read more
US budget plan compromise met with mixed reception
A federal budget framework resulting from dialogue and compromise in Washington, D.C., drew both praise and caution from the head... Read more
Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'
In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more
Spanish Poor Clares give Pope Francis a hen for Christmas dinner
The Poor Clares of Allariz, in western Spain, have given Pope Francis the finest hen from their farm, to be... Read more
Catholic News Agency wishes you a blessed Christmas!
As Christmas approaches, Catholic News Agency would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our readers and to announce that we... Read more
