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Why Pope Francis' visit matters to Armenians
Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia this summer comes at a poignant time in the country’s history. Read more
Vatican appoints Archbishop Tobin as delegate for Sodalitium reforms
The superior general of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae announced in a statement today that Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis... Read more
What did Pope Francis actually say about the female diaconate?
Yesterday Pope Francis raised eyebrows around the world after declaring his openness to establishing a commission to study the female... Read more
How being poor wrecks your chances of good legal representation
It's not a social justice issue that tops most Catholic's priorities, but it needs to be, legal experts are saying.... Read more
Pope Francis says he's open to studying the female diaconate
On Thursday Pope Francis said he would be open to the idea of forming a commission to study the historical... Read more
How a cancer diagnosis led to a hospital wedding
Last year, Sandra Raquel Nogueira Pereira was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Read more
No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more
Is this really about women's health? The ACLU's latest tiff with Catholic hospitals
The American Civil Liberties Union's claims that Catholic hospitals are denying emergency care to pregnant women in the U.S. is... Read more
Don't lock up the Holy Spirit in your heart, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit seems to be a “luxury prisoner” in many Christians’ hearts: someone who is welcomed to stay, but... Read more
Pope Francis: Be witnesses of the Gospel every day
Pope Francis commemorated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses... Read more
What 'Adoration of the Magi' could reveal about Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, Adoration of the Magi, will soon be undergoing testing that could give help digitally reconstruct the... Read more
Aleppo archbishop calls for solidarity with Christians in Syria
The future of Christianity in the Middle East remains uncertain, and it is critical that the international community remain engaged,... Read more
Scientists and faith leaders agree: It's time to scale back nuclear arms
A coalition of scientists and faith leaders has called on President Barack Obama to take “meaningful” steps to reduce the... Read more
Feminist Party in Spain denounces surrogate mother fair
The Feminist Party of Spain has filed a complaint in court over an upcoming surrogate motherhood “fair” as constituting an... Read more
No one is alone in their suffering, Pope Francis affirms at prayer vigil
During a prayer vigil on Thursday for all those in need of consolation, Pope Francis stressed that though we cry... Read more
EWTN asks federal court to reconsider its HHS mandate case
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has asked a federal court to reconsider its ruling forcing the company to comply... Read more
Mass in sign language? Over 20 Spanish priests celebrate it every week
In the Catholic Church, the spoken language is central to the liturgy: we recite the Nicene Creed as one, we... Read more
Fr. Tom still missing, but bishop hopeful about his release
Two months after being kidnapped in Yemen, Salesian priest Tom Uzhunnalil remains missing, although a bishop involved in his case... Read more
South African bishops rebuke government for spending billions on weapons
The Catholic bishops of South Africa have criticized the government for excessive weapons spending given the country’s major social problems. Read more
Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative
The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more
