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How Colombia's child soldiers are trying to begin again
Colombia is the only country in the Americas where there child soldiers can still be found. Read more
Is a meeting between Pope Francis and Donald Trump on the horizon?
Pope Francis could meet with President Donald Trump at the end of May. Read more
Reflections on the March for Life
Two weeks ago, America witnessed a historic event. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 44th... Read more
Don't move US embassy to Jerusalem, bishops ask Secretary of State
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires wise U.S. engagement to build a better future for both peoples, and this future could be... Read more
Money doesn't make you rich – loving others does, Pope says
Pope Francis’ pastoral heart came out in his Lenten message this year, focusing in what could be a lengthy homily... Read more
Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Look to Christ to overcome 'tragic' Reformation legacy, Pope says
The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for both Protestants and Catholics to place Christ at the... Read more
Pope Francis 'serene' after critical posters plastered around Rome
While the Pope has in the past been depicted as a superhero or peace advocate, this weekend set a much... Read more
Holy See signs agreement with Republic of the Congo
The Holy See and the Republic of the Congo on Friday signed a framework agreement to govern relations between the... Read more
Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.
On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more
Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl
As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more
Senate bill would move women's health funding away from Planned Parenthood
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would re-allocate women’s health care funding away from controversial abortion provider Planned... Read more
Pope Francis explains why your money won't save you
Pope Francis warned of the “hidden victims” of capitalism, the idolatry of money and false philanthropy, telling a Saturday gathering... Read more
Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Becciu personal delegate to Order of Malta
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, as his personal delegate to oversee the... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
Supreme Court nominee authored a book on assisted suicide
President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court wrote a book on “the future of assisted suicide” in 2006... Read more
Pope Francis encourages successful dialogue at Nobel Peace summit
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican's Secretary of State sent a message encouraging the participants of XVI World Summit... Read more
Why some Texas legislators want to limit the death penalty
One death sentence in Texas has prompted some legislators to rethink the state’s broad qualifications for the death penalty. Read more
