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Six years after grisly murder, France remembers Father Jacques Hamel
Hamel was killed at the church on July 26, 2016, by supporters of the Islamic State group as he finished... Read more
Mexican parish to remember victims of violence with 130,000 candles
The candles will be lit the night of July 30 as part of the Day of Prayer for Peace called... Read more
Pro-life leaders condemn Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ‘hideous’ comments about abortion activists
Gaetz used crude terms to denigrate the appearance of abortion supporters, prompting indignation from pro-life leaders. Read more
Pope Francis preaches on sharing faith with love before 50,000 at largest stadium in Canada
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith... Read more
As Anglican bishops gather, deep divisions over statement on banning same-sex marriage emerge
Following criticism from Anglican bishops, participants in the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England will be given the opportunity to “clearly... Read more
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh tells team members he would help raise their baby in event of unplanned pregnancy
After receiving criticism on social media and from college football fans for remarks made at a pro-life event, Michigan Wolverines’... Read more
Parents of Archie Battersbee lose appeal: 12-year-old can be removed from life support, judges rule
The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee have lost an appeal against a decision to remove their son from life support. Read more
PHOTOS: Rome’s floating procession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the Tiber River
Rome’s nine-day celebration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel culminated Sunday with a floating Marian procession in a boat down... Read more
Indian archbishop asked to resign over escalating liturgical dispute
The dispute over the celebration of a unified liturgy in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has led to the resignation of... Read more
No remains unearthed yet from Canada’s residential school grave sites
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ offers example of reconciliation through suffering
Speaking to a group of Catholics at Sacred Heart parish in Edmonton July 25, Pope Francis reiterated his “shame” and... Read more
University of Michigan medical students walk out on pro-life speaker
Pro-abortion medical students staged a walkout at the University of Michigan’s white coat ceremony Sunday in order to protest the... Read more
Wildfires force monks out of Santo Domingo de Silos Monastery in Spain
The monks, who are known for their Gregorian chant, have been taken in by the nuns at a nearby Benedictine... Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for harm done to indigenous Canadians at residential schools
In a speech in rural Canada before a crowd of indigenous Canadian people, Pope Francis publicly apologized for the Catholic... Read more
Archbishop calls for international efforts after 17 migrants from Haiti die in rough seas in the Bahamas
The archbishop of Nassau in the Bahamas reacted with sadness to the news of a boat carrying migrants from Haiti... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in Canada
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
Casualties reported after attack on church inauguration in Syria
At least one person was killed and several were injured Sunday in an attack on the inauguration of a Greek... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts.... Read more
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
