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'Outrageous and insulting' – US bishops reject Bannon's immigration remarks
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday sharply rejected claims by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon that the bishops... Read more
Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis... Read more
On plane, Pope gets a gift from his 'spiritual friend' Saint Therese
During his flight to Colombia Pope Francis received a white rose from a Colombian journalist, recalling his deep devotion to... Read more
Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian bishops
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and... Read more
Concerns of 'anti-Catholic bigotry' as judicial nominee questioned about faith
A Catholic nominee to a federal circuit court faced hostile questions about her faith from U.S. senators on Wednesday, prompting... Read more
Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key... Read more
A bioethicist's take on child cancer treatment that uses gene therapy
A new genetic modification therapy designed for treating pediatric leukemia is a promising development, said a Catholic bioethicist. Read more
Did this group lose its fundraising page because of its view on marriage?
A non-profit group dedicated to studying and explaining the effects of the sexual revolution claims that its ability to process... Read more
Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, second of four 'dubia' cardinals, dies at 79
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna, has died at the age of 79. Read more
Bishop Tobin: Ending DACA shatters lives. So does abortion.
Many Americans are justifiably outraged at the lives that will be shattered by the cancellation of DACA – but that... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria kidnapped, murdered
A Catholic priest was kidnapped and found murdered in Nigeria, local sources have confirmed. Read more
Knights of Columbus take action to aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Local Knights of Columbus councils have taken action after the passage of Hurricane Harvey, rescuing survivors by boat and providing... Read more
God is present, Cardinal DiNardo tells Hurricane Harvey victims
Amid the immense devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston assured the people... Read more
'I was sure that it was Mother Teresa who healed me'
The Brazilian man who received the miracle allowing for Mother Teresa’s canonization says that he and his wife were ordinary believers... Read more
'Hello. My name is Mother Teresa. I just wanted to give you my card.'
It happened on the most ordinary day, in the most ordinary of places. Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
Epiphany, Ascension moved back to original dates in England and Wales
The Vatican has approved a decision from the Catholic bishops in England and Wales to move two Holy Days of... Read more
This journalist first told the world about Mother Teresa
The American reporter who first brought news of Mother Teresa’s work to an international audience still remembers the day in... Read more
Hong Kong bishop talks Church-state relations, hopes for the future
The challenges endured by Catholics in China are complex, said Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung of Hong Kong, but there are... Read more
Pope Francis: To follow Christ means also to accept the cross
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the sacrifice of the cross, explaining how as followers of Christ we must embrace... Read more
