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Cardinal Pell's court hearing weighs evidence for abuse allegations
A hearing will that will decide whether Cardinal George Pell will go on trial for alleged abuse came to a... Read more
For former inmates, returning to society comes with challenges
For the fourth time in his pontificate, Pope Francis will wash the feet of inmates at a prison on Holy... Read more
Pope Francis to prisoners: Jesus will take a chance on you
Pope Francis had a message for prison inmates at the Mass for the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday: Jesus does... Read more
How a Church on the 'peripheries' celebrates Easter
As the Catholic Church prepares to receive thousands of Catholic converts this Easter, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, N.M., is... Read more
A good priest makes Christ present to his people, Pope says at Chrism Mass
At his annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis said that a good priest is one who is close... Read more
Why fathers matter to the future of young black men
A recent study shows that when it comes to upward economic mobility, family and community makes a notable difference in... Read more
US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent
The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more
'Opportunities for conversion' - the liturgies of Holy Week
Any priest will tell you that Easter Sunday Mass is one of the most highly attended of the year, alongside... Read more
Chinese authorities release bishop—but restrict his celebration of Mass
A Catholic bishop has been released by Chinese authorities after a short detention, but they have ordered him not to... Read more
Analysis: Francis, China, and the art of the deal
If Vatican-brokered agreements negotiated under his leadership are any indication, it seems clear that when a deal is on the... Read more
Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong
The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968. Read more
New San Francisco auxiliary bishop 'delighted' by appointment
On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar and a... Read more
Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt
The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more
Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families
The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone. Read more
Two years after her death, Mother Angelica remembered for faith, determination
On Tuesday Catholics marked the second anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network. Read more
March for Life in Argentina draws massive crowds
Marking the Day of the Unborn Child in much of Latin America, tens of thousands of Argentinians took to the... Read more
Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion
Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
We asked and you answered: How Mother Angelica touched your lives
Here are just a few of the stories from our readers Read more
Child pornography charges increasing in Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more
