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How a teen who fought a tumor showed 'you can be holy living your daily life'

Aug 19, 2018

A young woman whose cause for sainthood is being considered by the Church demonstrated by her life that “you can... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl. CNA file photo

Wuerl cancels World Meeting of Families appearance

Aug 18, 2018

The Archbishop of Washington has cancelled his scheduled participation at the Church’s World Meeting of Families, which will be held... Read more

In Australia, Christian Brothers sex abuse settlement a first after lawsuit limits end

Aug 18, 2018

The Christian Brothers have reached a settlement with a dying 74-year-old Australian man for physical and sexual abuse he suffered... Read more

Bishop Robert Morlino. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Madison

Bishop Morlino: 'Homosexual subculture' is source of 'devastation' in the Church

Aug 18, 2018

In response to recent sexual abuse crises, the Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, has said that the Catholic Church must renew... Read more

Dan Burke.

Dan Burke appointed president, COO of EWTN News 

Aug 17, 2018

EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Friday that Daniel Burke has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News,... Read more

After welcoming pro-lifers, Missouri Democrats quickly backtrack

Aug 17, 2018

Missouri Democratic leaders have voted to remove language acknowledging different views of abortion from their party platform, drawing criticism from... Read more

Appeals court protects Texas bishops' communications in abortion case

Aug 17, 2018

The privacy and religious freedom of Texas bishops and other religious groups was upheld by the Court of Appeals for... Read more

Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.

New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests

Aug 17, 2018

By Ed Condon

Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more

Pennsylvania capitol.

Does the Pa. grand jury report mean changes for statutes of limitations?

Aug 17, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Following a major grand jury report on past sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania, discussions continue over whether... Read more

Fr. Stephen Jasso.

Beloved Texas priest asks for prayers after ALS diagnosis

Aug 16, 2018

Fr. Stephen Jasso said he knew something was wrong this past February, about two months after retiring as the pastor... Read more

Pope Francis.

'Shame and sorrow' – Holy See responds to Pennsylvania report

Aug 16, 2018

The Holy See on Thursday denounced sexual abuse and called for accountability for both perpetrators and leaders who covered up... Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. CNA file photo.

US bishops invite Vatican investigation into McCarrick scandal

Aug 16, 2018

By Courtney Mares

 The U.S. bishops’ conference called for a Vatican-led investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups surrounding Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more

Pilgrims pray at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima statue in Lisbon, Portugal, May 9, 2017.

Combat racism with a childlike spirit, Springfield priest says

Aug 15, 2018

A Mass in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill commemorated the anniversary of racially-motivated riots that destroyed black-owned business and homes... Read more

How the Church could reach out to the children of priests

Aug 15, 2018

Discussions surrounding sexual abuse and immorality in the Church should also address the challenges and injustices facing children of priests... Read more

Bishop emeritus Donald Trautman of Erie. CNA file photo.

Bishop Trautman responds to release of Pennsylvania grand jury report

Aug 15, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

Bishop Donald Trautman responded Tuesday to the Pennsylvania grand jury report on allegations of clerical sex abuse of minors, saying... Read more

Cake artist Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado.

Colorado baker back in court for declining gender transition cake

Aug 15, 2018

Less than three months after winning a Supreme Court case backing his religious freedom of expression, Colorado Christian cake artist... Read more

Pope Francis prays before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima May 13, 2015.

Pope Francis entrusts those who are suffering to the Virgin Mary

Aug 15, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis entrusted any person who is suffering, in mind... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope names long-time Vatican diplomat as deputy of Secretariat of State

Aug 15, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Wednesday named Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, a member of the Vatican diplomatic corps for over 25 years, the... Read more

Holy Snakes! A Marian feast day's strange, stunning miracle

Aug 15, 2018

Every year, on the Orthodox feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, a monastery on a Greek island experiences a... Read more

The Benedict XVI Institute's schola with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Father Cassian outside San Quentin State Prison, Aug. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Benedict XVI Institute.

Benedict XVI Institute At San Quentin

Aug 15, 2018

By Mary Farrow

When the Benedict XVI Institute in San Francisco formed a choir to teach Gregorian chant and sacred music to interested... Read more