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Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016.

Dozens of lawmakers press Trump for religious freedom protection

May 1, 2017

By Matt Hadro

More than 50 members of Congress have written President Donald Trump asking for a broad executive order that protects religious... Read more

Tornado damage at St. John the Evangelist, Emory, Texas.

Catholics call survival 'miraculous' after tornado hits church

May 1, 2017

On Saturday night, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist church in Emory, Texas received the horrifying news that a tornado... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, April 9, 2017.

Pope Francis: Work is more than money, it's about the person

May 1, 2017

Reflecting on the dignity of work, Pope Francis said that a society of fraternity promotes the dignity of the person... Read more

Pope Francis before the leading the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square April 30, 201.

Francis prays for victims of the ongoing crisis in Venezuela

Apr 30, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his Regina Coeli address on Sunday, Pope Francis called attention to the violence in Venezuela, offering up his prayers... Read more

Photo courtesy of Esmeralda Gutierrez.

Mexican beauty queen makes 'radical' move to religious life

Apr 30, 2017

Esmeralda Solís Gonzáles is a young Mexican woman who was crowned last year as a beauty queen in her native... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane on April 29, 2017.

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Egypt

Apr 29, 2017

In his conversation with journalists on the way back from Egypt, Pope Francis touched on an array of topics, including... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane on April 29, 2017.

Pope Francis talks nuclear war, North Korea during in-flight presser

Apr 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

During a press conference Saturday aboard the papal plane from Egypt to Rome, Pope Francis said that in the face... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Cairo, Egypt, April 29, 2017.

Egyptians filled with hope by Pope Francis' message of peace

Apr 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

As Pope Francis returns from his April 28-29 trip to Cairo, Egyptians of all faiths were pleased by his visit... Read more

Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre. Courtesy of the Order of Malta.

Order of Malta elects interim Grand Master amid ongoing reform

Apr 29, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Order of Malta elected Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre as their interim Grand Master as the latest move in the... Read more

Pope Francis meets with priests and religious in Cairo, Egypt April 29, 2017.

Pope tells Egypt religious to never fear or flee from the cross

Apr 29, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told Egypt’s priests and religious to never be discouraged or fear the challenges of their ministry, and warned... Read more

Donald Trump.

In Trump's first 100 days, Catholics find a mixed bag

Apr 29, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Catholic leaders have found cause for both praise and concern after the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency.  Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo, Egypt April 29, 2017.

Our only 'fanaticism' should be love, Pope tells Egypt's Catholics

Apr 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday Pope Francis told Egyptian Catholics that truly living the faith means ridding ourselves of hypocritical attitudes and focusing... Read more

Charmaine Yoest.

Major pro-life advocate Charmaine Yoest appointed to key HHS role

Apr 28, 2017

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint prominent pro-life legislative activist Charmaine Yoest as the new assistant... Read more

Pope Francis with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria in Cairo, Egypt on April 28, 2017.

Full text of joint statement by Pope Francis and Tawadros II

Apr 28, 2017

During his two-day trip to Egypt, Pope Francis  met with Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their Churches are... Read more

White House, Washington, D.C.

White House advisor reiterates Trump's commitment to religious freedom

Apr 28, 2017

An advisor to the White House rejected recent concerns that the Trump administration supports the controversial HHS mandate, saying it... Read more

Death penalty.

Arkansas executions damage 'our whole society,' Catholic group says

Apr 28, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days, Catholics offered prayers for the prisoners, the victims, and their families,... Read more

Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace in Heliopolis with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, April 28, 2017.

Pope tells Egypt's authorities they have key role in brokering peace

Apr 28, 2017

By Elise Harris

Shortly after landing in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced violent fundamentalism in his speech to civil authorities, telling them... Read more

Al-Azhar University?, Egypt.

Vatican praised, cautioned on dialogue with al-Azhar university

Apr 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

A leading scholar in the Arab world has applauded the goodwill of both the Vatican and the prestigious Islamic al-Azhar... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Remembering two anniversaries

Apr 27, 2017

We mark two forgotten anniversaries in 2017.  Read more

Red light district.

We need to 'shatter' the anonymity of sex purchasers, lawmakers say

Apr 27, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. government needs to be continually equipped to fight the scourge of human trafficking in new and effective ways,... Read more