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Pope revamps ecclesiastical universities in new apostolic constitution
On Monday Pope Francis released a new apostolic constitution calling for a “radical” reform to the nature and curriculum of... Read more
Young adult delegates to pre-synod gathering span vocations
The U.S. bishops have selected the young adult delegates who will represent the country at the pre-synod gathering in Rome... Read more
'I am close to you,' Francis tells Ukrainian Catholics in Rome
During a historic visit Sunday to Santa Sophia (Holy Wisdom), the national church of Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Rome, Pope... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'inhumane' Afghan terrorist attack
Sunday, after leading the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for victims of two recent attacks in Afghanistan, holding a moment of... Read more
Pope Francis: Where Mary is, ‘the devil does not enter’
At Mass in the Basilica of St. Mary Major Sunday, Pope Francis said that when we go through difficult times... Read more
Vatican stamp honors priest martyred by Mafia 25 years ago
“I’ve been expecting you.” These were reportedly the foreboding last words of Blessed Giuseppe "Pino" Puglisi, an Italian priest who... Read more
Two 20th-century martyrs move toward beatification
Saturday Pope Francis moved two 20th-century martyrs a step closer to sainthood, including Veronica Antal, a young Romanian woman killed... Read more
Chilean legislators pass gender-identity bill
The Chilean House of Representatives has passed a bill that “recognizes and gives protection to gender identity,” an initiative considered... Read more
Catholic aid organizations ask US to restore funds for Palestinian refugees
Catholic aid leaders and others have requested that the White House reconsider its decision to withhold $65 million designated for... Read more
Amid refugee crisis, trafficking risks are high for Rohingya girls
Raheema was just 15 years old when she left her home in the Rakhine state in Burma. Read more
Nuns, guns and the Wild West: the extraordinary tale of Sr. Blandina
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely... Read more
Gov. Brownback confirmed as international religious freedom ambassador
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) was narrowly confirmed as the ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Thursday. The Senate voted 49-49,... Read more
Pope Francis to Christians: Our common Baptism unites us
At an ecumenical Vespers service Thursday, Pope Francis told members of several Christian communities that the grace of Baptism creates... Read more
Freedom Stickers aim to combat Super Bowl human trafficking
Super Bowl LII, a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, will be played Feb. 4 at... Read more
Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'
An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country's bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic... Read more
Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws
Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more
Turpin abuse case prompts debate on homeschool oversight
A horrifying case of alleged child abuse in a large homeschooling family in California has sparked calls for more regulation... Read more
Frankfurt Church leader supports plan for same-sex blessings
A German bishop’s proposal that the Catholic Church could provide blessing ceremonies for gay couples, as well as divorced and... Read more
Cecile Richards reportedly stepping down from Planned Parenthood
Cecile Richards, who has served as president of Planned Parenthood since 2006, will soon step down from her position, two... Read more
Iraqi newborn rescued from near death, aid group reports
A newborn baby was sentenced to death after Iraqi tribal leaders discovered it had been conceived in rape committed by... Read more
