Catholic News
The Latest
Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion
Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more
Pope Francis in Chile: Don’t water down the joy of faith
At Mass in Iquique Thursday morning, Pope Francis drew attention to the care Mary shows at the Wedding at Cana,... Read more
Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit
In his five years in office, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for embracing spontaneity. Today, he did it again... Read more
Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test
A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more
Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more
Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis
The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more
Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates
A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more
Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth
In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more
Trump to address March for Life via livestream
U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more
Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity
Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more
Bishop: Congo 'gained heroes' when protesters shed blood
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo held a memorial Mass Friday for protesters killed last month while... Read more
Pope Francis meets with sex abuse victims in Chile
Pope Francis met privately on Tuesday with 6 victims of sexual abuse committed by priests in Chile, the papal spokesman... Read more
Catholic college contingents head to the March for Life
The 45th annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, and hundreds of thousands of... Read more
Award to pro-abortion politician a matter of protocol, Vatican says
The conferral of the Vatican’s Order of St. Gregory the Great to Dutch politician and pro-abortion activist Liliane Ploumen was... Read more
Pope Francis’ Chile visit revives allegations against bishop
As Pope Francis began his visit to Chile, a Vatican spokesman has voiced “maximum respect” for the rights of protesters... Read more
In Chile, Pope says Beatitudes aren't 'cheap words', but sources of hope
On his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren't just a... Read more
Pope lands in Chile with plea for forgiveness after abuse scandal
In the first official encounter of his apostolic visit to Chile, Pope Francis expressed his shame and sorrow for the... Read more
How one Hawaiian Catholic family got ready for the missile that never came
It started out as a regular Saturday morning for most Hawaiians, including Dallas and Monica Carter and their five children. Read more
Florida lawmakers consider mandatory ‘marriage prep’ guide
A bill presented to the Florida House of Representatives on Jan. 8 would require couples to review a state-published “Healthy... Read more
Chile: another church firebombed a day before pope's visit
On the eve of Pope Francis' visit to Chile, an attack on a church was reported in the city of... Read more
