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Why Archbishop Chaput thinks the US presidential candidates are 'very bad news'
The 2016 presidential elections are particularly bad in the eyes of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. He says they... Read more
Pope Francis: Humans are different from the rest of creation
Created in the image of God, human beings have a dignity they are in danger of degrading when they place... Read more
Use 'moral authority' to push for change in Vietnam, advocates tell the US
If the U.S. uses its moral authority' to pressure Vietnam on human rights issues, the southeast Asian country will change... Read more
The nativity show from the creators of the Muppets
Most people know Jim Henson as the man who brought the world the beloved comedic puppet characters known as the... Read more
Archbishop Lori slams 'reckless' comments by civil rights chair
After the chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights called current appeals to religious freedom “hypocrisy,” one archbishop rebuked... Read more
Pope's anti-abuse commission helps train new Catholic bishops
Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors have been invited to address the trainings for new Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn warns of 'Islamic conquest' of Europe
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has warned that Europe risks forfeiting its “Christian inheritance” and that an “Islamic conquest” could be in... Read more
Trust in Jesus – not in things that don't matter, Pope says
Rather than trusting in ultimately unimportant things, place your hope in Jesus and you will not grow weary on the... Read more
The fake Catholic college girl who duped Twitter
Catholic Twitter has been catfished. Read more
Catholics for Choice 'woefully' misrepresent Church teaching
After a dissenting Catholic group recently circulated an ad campaign promoting publicly funded abortions, bishops have fired back by reaffirming... Read more
Pope Francis: 'killing in the name of God is satanic'
Referencing the recent murder of French priest Fr. Jacques Hamel, Pope Francis said the persecution of Christians happening today, under... Read more
Catholic school says it can't meet demands of transgendered student
A Catholic high school in New Jersey has denied a transgendered student admission after recognizing it would be unable to... Read more
How the Catholic Church needs to fight racism
If it hopes to bring peace to racial tensions in the U.S., the Catholic Church must be more present in... Read more
What Pope Francis said about Communion for the divorced-and-remarried
Pope Francis has written a private message approving the Buenos Aires bishops’ response to the divorced-and-remarried inspired by his apostolic... Read more
Why Japan won't release the names of its knife attack victims
In late July, the worst mass killing in Japan since World War II left 19 people dead and 26 people... Read more
In Hungary, anti-Christian persecution prompts government action
The Hungarian government has established a new office on the persecution of Christians to address both persecutions of Christians in... Read more
Virtual reality film lets users experience the life of Christ
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have been there when Jesus preached the Sermon on... Read more
The next US president must aid persecuted Christians – Knights' head
Christians can’t be second-class citizens if they are to remain in the Middle East, and the next United States administration... Read more
How Pope Francis' 'new joy' surprised Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between... Read more
Woman charged in foiled attack on Notre Dame cathedral
A woman was charged over the weekend by French authorities in connection with an alleged terrorist plot to attack Notre... Read more
