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Philippine bill would recognize Catholic annulments
The Philippines’ House of Representatives passed a bill that would legally recognize church-decreed declarations of nullity, or annulments. Read more
How this app could steal your face to make porn
A new app allows users to digitally alter pornography videos, placing the faces of celebrities onto the bodies of porn... Read more
Pope's Lenten spiritual exercises to focus on the 'Thirst of Christ'
The annual Lenten retreat for the Pope and members of the Roman Curia will this year focus on the theme,... Read more
Find good readers for Mass, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having... Read more
'Holy Stairs' in Rome close for restoration
The ‘Scala Santa,’ or ‘Holy Stairs,’ which are believed to be stairs trod by Jesus on the day of his... Read more
Cardinal Erdo: Democracy's foundations are 'shaking'
A Hungarian cardinal has said that free societies must depend on the wisdom of religion to address the moral and... Read more
Reported message from kidnapped nun calls on Pope for help
A reported video message from a Colombian nun kidnapped almost a year ago in Mali appeals to Pope Francis for... Read more
Bishop: Anti-foreign influence law could silence Australian Catholics
An anti-foreign influence bill being considered by the Australian government could end up silencing the Catholic Church in the country,... Read more
Catholic groups welcome lifting of refugee ban from 'high-risk' countries
Catholic organizations applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Jan. 29 announcement that it is lifting the ban on refugees... Read more
As abortion vote is set, Irish bishops encourage respect for life
The Irish government announced Monday that a referendum that could liberalize Ireland’s abortion laws will be set for a vote... Read more
Haitians in legal ‘limbo’ deserve a solution, Archbishop Wenski says
The future of tens of thousands of Haitian migrants is unclear, after the Trump administration decided not to extend legal... Read more
Pope taps Scicluna to investigate Barros accusations
After recently affirming his support for a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse, Pope Francis has named a... Read more
Despite 'regrettable' reports, Francis is well informed on China, Vatican says
On Tuesday the spokesperson for the Pope, Greg Burke, sent a statement asserting that Pope Francis is well-informed on the... Read more
'Tiny Thomists': How one Catholic curriculum offers big ideas to little kids
A digital catechetical program for children as young as five aims to equip early learners with Thomistic principles that will... Read more
What Cardinal Zen told Pope Francis about the Church in China
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong has said proposals aimed at reconciling the Catholic Church in China and the government-backed... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop decries plan to change election date
Archbishop Diego Padrón of Cumaná, former president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference, denounced plans to advance presidential elections in the... Read more
Senate vote to prevent filibuster on 20-week abortion ban fails
A procedural vote on a Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks failed on the evening of Jan. 29,... Read more
Is a papal trip to the Baltic countries on the horizon?
A recent trip to Lithuania, taken by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s “minister for foreign affairs”, has raised expectations... Read more
Ash Wednesday trumps Valentine's, Chicago archdiocese says
This year, Ash Wednesday—which begins the penitential season of Lent with a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer—falls on Feb. 14,... Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
