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Chilean court denies media report of verdict in Karadima lawsuit
The president of an appeals court in Chile has denied reports that the court will order the Archdiocese of Santiago... Read more
'What is a youth?' A synod glossary
The 15th ordinary Synod of Bishops is meeting now to discuss young people, the faith, and vocational discernment. Many have... Read more
Synod bishop: 'John Paul II guided me through my youth'
On the feast of Saint John Paul II, one synod bishop reflected on how the Polish pope inspired generations of... Read more
Global Catholic tech: Online Arabic catechetical program unites Middle East Catholics
A bishop from Lebanon shared at the 2018 Synod of Bishops how his online catechesis program in Arabic has helped... Read more
Christ's throne is the cross, Pope Francis says
The throne of Jesus Christ is the cross upon which he gave his life for the world, and those who... Read more
Church needs fewer and better seminaries, says seminary prof
In the wake of recent reports concerning widespread sexual harassment and sexual abuse at seminaries, a seminary professor has suggestions... Read more
Bishops talk abuse crisis, same-sex attraction at youth synod
As the youth synod wrapped up its third week, the bishops and auditors discussed the sexual abuse crisis in parts... Read more
Having kids won’t doom your country, says #PostcardsForMacron creator
The idea that high fertility rates are a barrier to economic success is a contemporary myth, Catholic University of America... Read more
Nepal says 'no' to online porn
Nepal has introduced a ban on pornography as part of a government initiative to stem the country’s high rate of... Read more
Are you ready for the March for Life? Organizers announce 2019 theme
The theme of the 2019 March for Life will be “Unique From Day One: Pro-Life is Pro-Science,” March for Life... Read more
Polish priest, martyr and hero: Remembering Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko
When Communist officials kidnapped and killed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, they likely did not intend to help create a Polish hero,... Read more
How a Panama City parish is helping after Hurricane Michael
This is the story of a hurricane. Or, at least, the story of one Catholic parish trying to help, in... Read more
Neutrality on assisted suicide is the wrong prescription, Catholic doctors say
The American Academy of Family Physicians has taken a neutral position on assisted suicide and will lobby the American Medical... Read more
With city support, Baltimore parish will issue IDs to undocumented parishioners
A Baltimore Catholic parish announced that it will begin issuing parish identification cards, with the goal of making undocumented immigrants... Read more
World Mission Sunday to highlight that youth can evangelize too
As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Day on Sunday, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation said the... Read more
Vigano letter responds to Cardinal Ouellet's charge of rebellion against pope
In a new testimony Friday, Archbishop Carlo Vigano charged that Pope Francis has been negligent in his responsibilities to the... Read more
Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say
The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food... Read more
New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry... Read more
How diapers impact the bottom line, and how an NYC law can help
The New York City council passed a law Wednesday that will require many centers serving women and children in the... Read more
40 percent of U.S. children born to unmarried parents, rate increasing worldwide
New data shows that an increasing number of babies worldwide are born to unmarried parents. Read more
