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Pope in Geneva: Real ecumenism puts Christ over division
Pope Francis landed in Geneva Thursday for a day-trip aimed at bolstering ecumenical relations, saying that division among Christians comes... Read more
Bishops' video series encourages prayer, action for Religious Freedom Week
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has posted a video series for Religious Freedom Week 2018, inviting Catholics to... Read more
Tucson bishop elaborates on ‘canonical penalties’ for immigrant family separation
A bishop who suggested last week that the Church consider canonical penalties for Catholics involved in the separation of families... Read more
LA archbishop welcomes Trump immigration order
The Archbishop of Los Angeles said he “welcomes” an executive order signed Wednesday by President Trump, and called on Congress... Read more
Nicaragua’s peace disintegrates days after Church-mediated ceasefire
Peace talks mediated last week by the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, between the government of President Daniel Ortega and his... Read more
Abortion clinic will not receive Texas bishops’ emails, court rules
The 23 bishops of Texas will not have to turn over emails and other communications to an abortion provider, a... Read more
Abuse allegation against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick 'credible'
The Archdiocese of New York announced Wednesday that an investigation it conducted into an allegation of sexual abuse against Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy
In a new interview with Reuters, Pope Francis backed the U.S. bishops' opposition to the separation of migrant children from... Read more
Pope Francis: We are God's children, not his slaves
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the ten commandments are not heartless rules imposed on mankind by an oppressive God, but... Read more
Texas pro-life laws face sweeping legal challenge
Dozens of pro-life laws in Texas are being challenged in a lawsuit claiming that they pose an undue burden on... Read more
Chaput asks Notre Dame student for youth synod advice
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput turned over his weekly Catholic Philly column to a University of Notre Dame student, who hopes... Read more
As assisted suicide law is reinstated, critics say Californians 'deserve better'
A California judge has reinstated the state’s assisted suicide law, making it legal for terminally ill patients to end their... Read more
'Pro-life is Pro-love' – Conference aims to empower women
This month, hundreds of women will attend a pro-life conference aimed at empowering women through a uniquely pro-life approach. Read more
Steubenville project seeks to revitalize town, connect residents and students
A new monthly event in Steubenville, Ohio, is hoping to revitalize businesses and build community between residents and Franciscan University... Read more
Questions on sexuality loom large ahead of youth synod
According to the official working document for the upcoming synod of bishops on youth, the major questions for young people... Read more
Why the World Health Organization says Minecraft could ruin your mind
This week, the World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” to its list of International Classification of Diseases, drawing praise from... Read more
‘How many times can our hearts break?’ Bishop of Trenton asks after shooting
The Bishop of Trenton condemned gun violence and called for prayer in a statement following a shooting early Sunday that... Read more
The Catholic vision of just immigration reform
A Honduran woman says that federal immigration authorities took her daughter from her arms as she breastfed the child. When... Read more
What are the new border policies? A CNA explainer
In May 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a “zero tolerance” policy that seeks to criminally prosecute 100 percent of... Read more
This program wants to help incoming college students keep their faith
For Catholic high school students on their way to college, faith runs the risk of being lost in the shuffle... Read more
