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Vatican stem cell event aims for wide cultural impact
The Vatican's upcoming conference on adult stem cell research aims to influence culture by promoting dialogue between politicians, medical researchers,... Read more
Heroic Korean War priest remembered by prison-mate
A fellow prisoner of war has fondly recalled the heroism of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died... Read more
Egypt's Christians call for peace after attack on Orthodox cathedral
Christian leaders in Egypt appealed for calm after a mob attacked St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... Read more
Fight against HHS mandate draws thanks from bishops
The U.S. bishops have thanked organizations and entities for their courage in fighting a federal contraception mandate that forces employers... Read more
UK bishops mourn loss of Margaret Thatcher
The United Kingdom's Catholic bishops voiced grief and prayed for the soul of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who died... Read more
Archbishop Chaput finalizes three priests' ministry removal
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has finalized three priests' removal from archdiocesan ministry: one who faces a “substantiated” allegation... Read more
Rio archbishop invites Pope to visit poor neighborhood
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro proposed an agenda for Pope Francis' visit to Brazil this summer for World Youth... Read more
Next Fargo bishop hopes to copy Pope's service
Monsignor John T. Folda, who has been appointed Bishop of Fargo by Pope Francis, says he hopes to follow the... Read more
Pope considering Secretariat of State overhaul
A top official who works at the Secretariat of State says Pope Francis is thinking about streamlining his department by... Read more
Pope appoints Bishop Jackels to lead Dubuque archdiocese
Bishop Michael O. Jackels received an early birthday present of sorts when Pope Francis named him April 8 to lead... Read more
Denver women's clinic will offer natural, Catholic care
Women in Denver, Colo., may soon be able to receive health care from a women's clinic that offers a Catholic... Read more
Pope calls for courage to accept God's mercy
Pope Francis took possession of his cathedral as Bishop of Rome and spoke about how God’s mercy and patience should... Read more
Pope: we are part of those who believe without seeing
On the Feast of Divine Mercy, Pope Francis emphasized that when Jesus said “blessed are those who do not see... Read more
Christendom College summer program explores Church in Ireland
Christendom College has announced a new program in Ireland that will be launched this summer to offer students a deeper... Read more
Archbishop Aquila says immigrants can help renew US Catholicism
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver said that immigrants should be welcomed as people with human dignity who can aid... Read more
Pope appoints top Franciscan to Vatican's religious life department
Pope Francis made his first appointment within the Roman Curia this morning, choosing his friend, Franciscan Father José Rodríguez Carballo,... Read more
Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims
A Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment... Read more
Catholics rally behind DC priest amid controversy
Students and parishioners are speaking up for a Catholic priest after two gay students at George Washington University said they... Read more
Ecuador archdiocese to host prayer day for life and family
The Family Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Quito has invited Catholics to take part in a day of prayer... Read more
