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Critics slam drastic widening of morning-after pill access
A federal judge's order to make the morning-after pill available without a prescription to people of any age has drawn... Read more
Venezuelan Cardinal encourages free and courageous vote
Cardinal Jorge Urosa of Caracas, Venezuela and his auxiliary bishops are encouraging Venezuelans to vote freely, courageously and based on... Read more
Pope's actions have clear Ignatian roots, Jesuit notes at digital debut
At the launch of its first digital publication, the director of a prominent Jesuit Catholic magazine said the Pope’s actions... Read more
Pope Francis confirms strong stance against clerical abuse
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican process established by Benedict XVI for handling instances of sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Despite threat, lawyer thinks Miami nuns can continue outreach
After the City of Miami issued a violation to the Missionaries of Charity for “operating a business without a license,”... Read more
Anglican archbishop lands massive prize for peace efforts
South African apartheid fighter Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize in recognition of the Anglican churchman's... Read more
Fiftieth Prayer for Vocations day to focus on hope
As the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations draws near, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared resources... Read more
US bishops fund aid projects in Haiti, Latin America
A U.S. bishops’ subcommittee has approved over $3.1 million dollars in funding for pastoral work in Latin America, including the... Read more
French couple claims police violence at marriage march
A couple in France is reporting acts of violence by police officers against participants in a recent march to defend... Read more
Pope reflects on wonder as invitation to know God
Awe and wonder at an encounter with Christ are the first steps in deepening a spiritual life that leads to... Read more
Pope prays for flood victims, urges aid for survivors
The Pope is praying for the 54 people who have died in flooding that hit two cities in Argentina and... Read more
Story of Pope's desire to visit Sicily emerges
Some might call it fate, but through a series of providential connections, Bishop Michele Pennisi discovered that Pope Francis wants... Read more
Pope's hug embraced everyone with disabilities, dad says
The father of a boy with special needs, whose iconic hug from Pope Francis has captured the world's attention, says... Read more
Study shows African Americans reject civil, gay rights equation
A new survey of African Americans shows that most disagree with the claim that the effort to promote gay rights... Read more
John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects
On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his... Read more
Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition
A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more
Archbishop Sample exhorts Portland to focus on Jesus
Archbishop Alexander Sample was installed as head of the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, using his homily to encourage... Read more
Chile faces criticism for giving morning-after pill to minors
A new norm approved by Chile’s Ministry of Health has met with disapproval for allowing the morning-after pill to be... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost
Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more
