Latest Catholic News
Thousands expected at March for Life in Rome
More than 15,000 people are expected to gather outside the historic Roman Coliseum on May 12 to take part in... Read more
Video of 3-year-old 'celebrating' Mass becomes online hit
A three-year-old Colombian boy has garnered attention across the internet for a video in which he dons priestly garments and... Read more
Sisters encouraged, grateful Pope met with them
Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left... Read more
Music scholar says chant is for everyone, not just elite
Gregorian chant is freely available and a music of the people – not the domain of a stuffy, Catholic elite... Read more
College invite to Irish prime minister draws ire of pro-lifers
Boston College’s invitation to Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to speak at commencement and receive an honorary degree is drawing... Read more
Priest resigns from clergy treatment center amid allegations
Amid allegations of financial indiscretion and an “inappropriate adult relationship,” Monsignor Edward J. Arsenault has resigned as head of a... Read more
US bishops oppose re-routing of Israel-Palestine separation wall
The U.S. bishops have criticized an Israeli plan to re-route a separation wall through the Cremisan Valley in the West... Read more
Wyoming Catholic mourns student killed on hike with family
Wyoming Catholic College is grieving the loss of freshman Christine Allen, who died on May 7 after falling during a... Read more
Colombian community grieves local priest's murder
The Bishops’ Conference of Colombia lamented the “atrocious” murder of Father Jose Antonio Valle Bayona, whose body was found in... Read more
New pro-life campaign for moms sees strong response
A new campaign from pro-life group Heroic Media has found considerable support from busy moms seeking to get more involved... Read more
Pope Francis marks Argentina's Our Lady of Lujan feast
Pope Francis commended Argentina to the protection of its patron saint Our Lady of Lujan, bringing white flowers to her... Read more
Without evangelization, Church is barren, says Pope
If the Church does not have the “apostolic courage” that led Saint Paul to evangelize, she becomes a “stalled Church... Read more
Pope to sisters: living with Jesus outside Church is absurd
Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of... Read more
God's living water satisfies deepest desires, Pope reflects
The Holy Spirit is the “living water” that fulfills our lives because he tells us “we are loved by God,”... Read more
Doctor calls stem cell surgery on toddler revolutionary
The doctor who helped transplant a windpipe grown from a child’s own stem cells said the procedure supports Catholic moral... Read more
Vatican, US sign anti-money-laundering memo
The Vatican continued its efforts to update its financial standards by signing an agreement with the United States to allow... Read more
Ethicist lauds Ireland's ruling against assisted suicide
The finding of the Irish Supreme Court that citizens have no right to assisted suicide is being welcomed by an... Read more
Controversy draws attention to military ban on 'proselytism'
Uncertainty over what constitutes coercive “proselytism,” which is barred by military policy, has led to concern and criticism of recent... Read more
HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher
An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more
Massachusetts bishop apologizes for drunk driving arrest
Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass. pled not guilty to drunk driving-related charges in Rhode Island after apologizing to... Read more
