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Report on theology society both 'encouraging, saddening'
A spiritual theology professor has said that an internal report acknowledging the Catholic Theological Society of America excludes more-orthodox and... Read more
Archbishop Müller affirms Catholic marriage, urges care for divorced
The Vatican’s head official on doctrinal matters has reaffirmed that Catholics in irregular marital unions after divorce cannot receive communion,... Read more
Be pro-life unconditionally, Denver archbishop says
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver urged Catholic medical workers to be “unconditionally” pro-life witnesses, criticizing those who support abortion and... Read more
Religious liberty ambassador's resignation raises concerns
The reported resignation of Suzan Johnson Cook as U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom is an chance for the Obama... Read more
Catholic patriarch fears extremist slant of Syrian rebel groups
Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch has said that the success of Syrian rebels could worsen the plight... Read more
Sinners are closest to the heart of God, Pope reflects
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance of knowing... Read more
Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church
The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more
Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society
Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... Read more
Spanish woman recounts how beatified aunt saved her life
Blessed Josefa Martinez' niece says she owes her life to her aunt, who was beatified Oct. 13 alongside 521 other... Read more
Syrian bishop calls for dialogue, continuing Christian presence
While calling for dialogue between Syria’s Assad regime and moderates among the opposition, a Maronite Catholic bishop has stressed the... Read more
All human life is 'very good' in God's eyes, cardinal says
God “sees a reflection of himself” in all persons, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl preached to members of the disabled... Read more
EWTN executives Michael Warsaw, Doug Keck, promoted
On Oct. 18, EWTN's board of governors promoted its network president, Michael Warsaw, to chairman of the board, and its... Read more
Vatican finance reform shows different opinions about process
As Vatican City commits to financial transparency, the hiring of a risk-management company to review the Administration of the Patrimony... Read more
New US ambassador to Vatican takes the helm in Rome
The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting earlier this... Read more
Attachment to money is a sickness, Pope Francis says
During his daily mass homily Pope Francis warned those in attendance against the idolatry present in greedy hearts, stressing that... Read more
Modern slave trade has 'many faces,' human rights expert says
Modern day slavery is prevalent throughout the world even though it goes by different names, a human rights activist has... Read more
Olympic gold medalist credits nuns for inspiration
At a Vatican athletic event promoting the connection between faith and sports, British Olympic gold medalist runner Jason Gardener credited... Read more
Suit claims Colorado taxes illegally fund Planned Parenthood
The state of Colorado is illegally providing $14 million to Planned Parenthood in violation of the state constitution, a lawsuit... Read more
Pope: Prayer helps 'overcome evil with good'
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. Read more
Thomas Aquinas College founder remembered for humility
Ronald P. McArthur, the founding president of Thomas Aquinas College, died Oct. 17 and is being remembered for the profound... Read more
