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Priesthood isn't an assignment – it's a mission, Pope tells seminarians
On Friday Pope Francis met with the community of the Pontifical Maronite College, explaining how their seminary formation isn’t about... Read more
Senator: Extreme EEOC nominee puts religious liberty at risk
The Trump administration’s re-nomination of Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission puts religious liberty and marriage in danger... Read more
Slander lawsuit against Guam's suspended archbishop dismissed
A Guam court has dismissed part of a defamation lawsuit against Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana, who is facing several... Read more
Vatican denies rumors that Benedict XVI has degenerative nerve disorder
After rumors spread in German media that Benedict XVI has a paralyzing nerve disease, the Vatican debunked the story, saying... Read more
Catholic institutions aim for mission fidelity, not discrimination, defenders say
Reports that Catholic institutions exercise unfair employment biases are undeserved, some defenders have said. Read more
South African bishops welcome president's resignation
Catholic leaders in South Africa applauded news of President Jacob Zuma’s resignation, stressing the need to root out corruption at... Read more
Hundreds rally in support of Ireland's pro-life amendment
Hundreds of people rallied in the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, on Saturday to show support for the country’s... Read more
Francis modifies norms for the resignation of bishops
On Thursday Pope Francis tweaked the Church’s policies on bishops and Curial officials reaching the age of retirement, indicating that... Read more
Pope Francis regularly meets with abuse victims on Fridays
In a conversation with Jesuits during his recent visit to Peru, Pope Francis said he regularly meets with victims of... Read more
Pope Francis voices sorrow for 'devastating' Florida school attack
On Thursday, Pope Francis assured his spiritual closeness to all those affected by a deadly shooting at a Florida high... Read more
Catholic aid organizations respond to Oxfam prostitution scandal in Haiti
Amid allegations that Oxfam UK aid workers hired prostitutes in Haiti and Chad while administering humanitarian aid, Catholic aid organizations... Read more
'Senseless violence and horrifying evil'—Archbishop Wenski urges prayers for Parkland
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami urged Broward County to unity, mutual support, and strength after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman... Read more
Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum
Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more
Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal
A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more
English bishop: marriage is God's gift, let us foster it
Young people still desire to marry despite the crisis surrounding marriage in the contemporary U.K., and Catholics need to defend... Read more
Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lent is the perfect time to 'come home'
At Mass for Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to... Read more
Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more
Rocket launch prompts talk of living on Mars – what’s a Catholic to think?
A major rocket launch by entrepreneur Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, on Feb. 6 has been hailed as a major... Read more
LA Archbishop calls for compromise and compassion in Senate immigration debate
As the US Senate begins a debate on immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said that “Dreamers” should not... Read more
Break ‘concordats with sin’ this Lent, Chaput says
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has encouraged Catholics to learn from history this Lent: to refuse to negotiate with evil,... Read more
