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You've got questions (about death)? The Church has answers.
In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200... Read more
Bishop responds: No, abortion isn't a Canadian 'core' value
Responding to a Canadian politician who called abortion a central aspect of the country's human rights efforts, a local bishop... Read more
Vatican says it has worked to resolve past issues at Pope's hospital
A Vatican official confirmed yesterday that Bambino Gesu hospital has had past problems that the Vatican has worked to resolve. Read more
Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith
In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more
Vatican, al-Azhar focus on papal trip speeches in latest meeting
In the wake of Pope Francis' whirlwind visit to Egypt, the Vatican and the prestigious Muslim al-Azhar University have held... Read more
Colombian-born bishop to head Raleigh diocese
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto, a native of Colombia, as the... Read more
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: World hunger is a result of indifference and selfishness
On Monday Pope Francis said that while hunger and undernourishment around the world can be an unsettling thing to confront,... Read more
Official song of World Youth Day Panama released
On Monday the Archdiocese of Panama released the official theme song of the next World Youth Day, to be held... Read more
Pope's hospital in Rome offers to take Charlie Gard
The president of the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesu in Rome, also known as the "Pope's Hospital", has offered to transfer... Read more
Pope Francis donates 50,000 euros to Greek island struck by earthquake
Pope Francis has donated 50 thousand euros to the island of Lesbos, Greece, which is recovering from a June earthquake. Read more
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland
Besides a shortage of vocations, Irish priests are facing an even more harrowing kind of crisis. Read more
As demographics change, how will the US Church respond?
The rapidly changing realities of the Catholic Church in the U.S. bring a host of challenges and unknowns, but also... Read more
Doctors say it's a miracle that toddler survived ninth-floor fall
The doctors at the Children's Hospital in San Miguel, Argentina, find no explanation for the quick recovery of Martin Chain... Read more
An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend
It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more
Pope asks for parents' wishes to be respected in Charlie Gard case
Stepping into what has turned out to be a tumultuous legal battle involving a UK couple's push for a say... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization
As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more
Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis
In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more
Four reasons why this consistory was an unusual one
A consistory is a gathering of cardinals, which the Pope can convoke to give solemnity to a particular decision, or... Read more
