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Newly-professed sisters celebrated as 'sign of hope'
At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized... Read more
Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says
Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain
A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope
“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more
Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue
Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more
Pueblo bishop resigns due to poor health
Pope Francis announced on June 13 that he has accepted the early resignation of Bishop Fernando Isern of Pueblo, Colo.,... Read more
Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue
Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more
Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven
An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more
Zambian bishops encourage 'people-driven' constitution
The Catholic bishops of Zambia have urged locals to be vigilant in calling for a new, “people-driven” constitution to help... Read more
Lawmaker calls for concrete action to fight modern slave trade
A U.S. congressman urged the international community to train transportation employees to identify and fight human trafficking situations, as well... Read more
Report finds Catholic population growing in South Korea
Recent statistics indicate that the Catholic population in South Korea has increased over the past year. Read more
Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby
In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June... Read more
Pope calls for end to 'plague' of child labor
Pope Francis has launched an appeal against child labor, calling it an “deplorable phenomenon" during his Wednesday general audience. Read more
'God is stronger,' Pope insists as he urges outreach
Pope Francis asked the tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to overcome divisions and the fear... Read more
Pope targets longing for past, 'adolescent progressivism'
The progress of the Church can be hindered by the dual temptations of wanting to remain in the past and... Read more
Cardinal Burke backs pro-life legislative efforts
Just three days before a Vatican pro-life summit, Cardinal Raymond L. Burke urged people to actively resist efforts to pass... Read more
Scottish adoption agency celebrates despite closure threat
Friends of the St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society gathered at Glasgow’s cathedral on June 9 to commemorate its... Read more
