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Trump administration drops refugee cap to 45,000
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it plans to resettle a maximum of 45,000 refugees in 2018, fewer than in... Read more
In a grandmother’s dress, the hidden story of a Ukrainian priest’s martyrdom
Dr. George Isajiw, the grandson of a slain Ukrainian priest, always knew that his grandfather was martyred by the Soviet... Read more
With clock ticking on DACA, Republican senators offer path to citizenship
With the future uncertain for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as minors, three Republican Senators say they have... Read more
Euthanasia movement is weaker than it seems, expert says
A leading opponent of assisted suicide says that while the movement supporting euthanasia seems strong, the reality is that, at... Read more
How the US Church is 'sharing the journey' with immigrants
Catholic leaders in the U.S. are hoping that the newly announced “Share the Journey” campaign will foster a welcoming attitude... Read more
A note from CNA's Executive Director on the 'filial correction'
I never signed this letter, nor do I intend to ever sign it. Read more
New boys' choir CD explores rich music of Mary
Boys’ choirs have been a tradition in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages, when men and women did not... Read more
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more
Why witchcraft can never be used to accomplish good
Shortly after Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States, witches across the country began large-scale efforts... Read more
US House to vote on banning abortion after 20 weeks
Micah Pickering was born prematurely at 20 weeks. His eyes were “fused shut,” according to his mother, and his bones... Read more
Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?
An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome. Read more
How should a Catholic evaluate health care policy?
Another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act seems on the verge of failure, after three Republican senators... Read more
Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners
The Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese offers free medical care for earthquake victims
In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake, the Archdiocese of Mexico City has announced that anyone needing medical care... Read more
Catholics in Papua New Guinea a sign of the Church's universality
A young Catholic diocese in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea has a vibrant and growing faith, one which... Read more
Most children in orphanages aren't actually orphans. This group wants to help them.
Shannon Senefeld always assumed that children in orphanages are mostly orphans. Most people make that assumption. Read more
For homeless woman, Rome trip proves that 'good things can happen'
After a long struggle with alcoholism and homelessness, Melanie Medina has turned her life around. She said that a recent... Read more
New climate commission could advance human dignity, US bishops tell Congress
The United States should create a commission to combat the harms of climate change and promote human dignity as a... Read more
Trump administration announces changes to travel ban
Just weeks before the Supreme Court was to hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s travel ban, the administration announced... Read more
How do we heal racial tensions? Start by admitting errors, US bishop says
To address the longstanding racial divide within the United States – and within the Catholic Church in the country –... Read more
