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Vatican arrests priest under investigation for possession of child porn
On Saturday Vatican police arrested former Vatican diplomat Fr. Carlo Alberto Capella, who has been under investigation for the violation... Read more
Wuerl: On ‘Humanae Vitae’ anniversary, we renew fidelity to the pope
“The Church, from the very beginning, has always recognized the special and unique role of Peter,” said Cardinal Donald Wuerl... Read more
Alfie Evans’ parents say he is improving, as hospital seeks date to end life support
As the parents of a sick toddler fight for continued treatment, saying that he is showing signs of improvement, the... Read more
Remember the missionaries of mercy? Here's what they've been up to
Hundreds of Pope Francis' missionaries of mercy are gathering at the Vatican in coming days for formation and fellowship, for... Read more
Analysis: What to expect from a weekend conference on Church 'confusion'
Before he died, the late Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, emeritus Archbishop of Bologna, told friends that he wished for a conference... Read more
Why Catholic dioceses are teaming up with Young Life
Partnerships between dioceses and the ecumenical evangelization group Young Life aim to connect Catholic youths with their Catholic parishes. Read more
In April, Pope Francis prays for people with economic responsibility
In his prayer video for the month of April, Pope Francis requested prayers for those who have a large responsibility... Read more
The fertility doctor who impregnated a patient - and the ethics of procreation
A woman who discovered that her biological father is the fertility doctor who helped her mother conceive has filed a... Read more
Video series highlights the men who are Knights of Columbus
Ordinary Catholic men in the Knights of Columbus can make a big impact in their communities and in people’s lives,... Read more
Opus Dei vicar: We are fully united with the pope
In a letter to the New York Times, the U.S. vicar of Opus Dei said that the personal prelature has... Read more
Bishop calls for prayers after kidnapping of DRC priest
The bishop of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is urging the faithful to pray for a priest... Read more
Pope Francis to issue apostolic exhortation on holiness
Pope Francis will next week publish an apostolic exhortation on holiness titled Gaudete et exsultate, or “Rejoice and be glad”,... Read more
Los Angeles' newest auxiliary bishop is a cancer survivor
On Thursday Pope Francis appointed Msgr. Marc V. Trudeau, who survived lymphoma in 2008, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese... Read more
Facebook apologizes for blocking Steubenville's ad
Facebook has apologized for what it called a “mistake” in rejecting a theology ad from Franciscan University of Steubenville, on... Read more
Martin Luther King's legacy: faith, hope and sacrifice
Fifty years after the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Catholics can still learn much from his legacy,... Read more
Argentina abortion bill gains momentum in Congress
In a recent push to decriminalize abortion, Argentina’s Congress is considering a bill that would give women legal access to... Read more
German bishops ask Vatican for clarity on Holy Communion
Seven German bishops have written to the Vatican, asking for clarification on the question of Protestant spouses of Catholics receiving... Read more
St. Gregory of Narek statue, a sign of Armenian faith, installed at Vatican
At the end of Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia in June 2016, the pope was given a small statue of... Read more
Supreme Court declines to hear pro-life group's undercover video appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a pro-life group seeking to release undercover footage detailing... Read more
Pope Francis: We should leave every Mass better than we entered
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Eucharist is key to living an authentic Christian witness, and that those who leave... Read more
