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Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square May 22, 2018.

Pope Francis: Fear sin, not death

Jul 1, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholics have no reason to fear death, because Christ the Lord has power over death; instead, they should fear sin,... Read more

Concerns surround Calif. bill to require abortion pills at college clinics

Jun 30, 2018

A California bill that would require all public university health centers to stock abortion medication has drawn criticism for the... Read more

An apostolic visitation took place in Memphis. What does that mean?

Jun 30, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Last week, the Vatican sent two representatives to the Diocese of Memphis for an apostolic visitation. According to reports from... Read more

LA archbishop on immigration: God calls us to speak out against injustice

Jun 29, 2018

At a Mass in honor of immigrants on June 24, Archbishop Jose Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles called... Read more

(L-R) South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, Sudan President Omar al-Bashir and South Sudan President Salva Kiir at peace talks. 

Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire

Jun 29, 2018

More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more

The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights

Jun 29, 2018

A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more

2016 March for Life, Denver.

Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers

Jun 29, 2018

By Michelle La Rosa

The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more

Fr. Frank Phillips, C.R.

Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'

Jun 29, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more

Pope Francis at a general audience June 22, 2016.

Belief in Christ cannot be reduced to a formula, Pope Francis says

Jun 29, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The ability to know and have a relationship with the living Christ is both a mystery and a grace, something... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29, 2018.

Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it

Jun 29, 2018

By Elise Harris

For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the... Read more

Local leaders offer prayers after shooting at Annapolis newspaper

Jun 28, 2018

The Archdiocese of Baltimore offered their prayers for the victims and first responders of a shooting at an Annapolis newspaper... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima on May 12, 2017.

Red hat shows importance of Fatima message, new cardinal says

Jun 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Among the Church’s newest cardinals is Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto, who oversees the diocese of Leiria-Fatima. He says his... Read more

Arches of the portico outside a Spanish church.

Outrage in Spain over botched restoration of 500-year-old St. George statue

Jun 28, 2018

Outrage has been sparked in a town in northern Spain over the botched renovation of a 16th-century wooden sculpture of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of two more Chilean bishops

Jun 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

In his latest move on the Chilean clerical abuse crisis, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Horacio del... Read more

Tynt Meadow Trappist beer. Courtesy photo.

These Cistercian monks are brewing the UK's first Trappist beer

Jun 28, 2018

The label of “Trappist” is among the most exclusive designations of beer worldwide, with only 11 breweries around the globe... Read more

After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore intercommunion

Jun 27, 2018

Following months of controversy, the German bishops' conference have said they will further explore, in accordance with a letter from... Read more

Justice Anthony Kennedy. Public Domain.

Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court prompts pro-life hopes

Jun 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has led pro-life advocates to voice hope that his successor could... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Coutts of Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan's cardinal-elect warns of growing extremism in his country

Jun 27, 2018

By Elise Harris

Ahead of tomorrow’s Vatican consistory, Pakistani Archbishop Joseph Coutts sees his upcoming elevation to the rank of cardinal as a... Read more

Protesters outside of the Supreme Court on June 26, 2018.

US bishops disappointed by Supreme Court decision upholding travel ban

Jun 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed disappointment with a Supreme Court ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s travel ban,... Read more

Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students

Jun 27, 2018

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more