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Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
In South Sudan, the 'Blue Sisters' bring hope to abused women
They were founded three decades ago in southern Sudan, and named the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But in... Read more
How the South Sudanese bishops are working to promote peace
The president of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference said he believes peace in South Sudan is possible, but the process will... Read more
Calif. attorney general investigating LA archdiocese sex abuse files
The California Attorney’s General’s Office this week wrote a letter to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, announcing that it will... Read more
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more
Speaking out, hopeful, and waiting for change
Esther Harber says she was raped by a priest, and spent years trying to be heard in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Catholic Charities defends serving teen trafficking victims without abortion
Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) in California is remaining firm in its conviction against referring teenage victims of... Read more
Kansas legislators fail to override veto of abortion pill reversal law
By a single vote, the Kansas legislature failed to override a governor’s veto of a bill requiring doctors who administer... Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against abortion pill law
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a state law restricting the way in which the abortion pill is... Read more
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix destroyed by fire, cause unknown
An extensive fire destroyed St. Joseph Catholic Church in north Phoenix during the early morning hours of May 1. The... Read more
Vatican accepts resignation of Bishop McGrath of San Jose
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, California, who will be automatically succeeded... Read more
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that Satan really exists and... Read more
Despite ongoing threats, ordination Mass takes place in Sri Lanka
As most Catholic churches remain closed across Sri Lanka, following the Easter bombings that claimed more than 250 lives, one... Read more
Federal judge in Oregon blocks Title X abortion rule
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary nationwide injunction against the Trump administration’s requirement that recipients of Title... Read more
Why these high school students built a chapel and Marian shrine at a local school
When two Michigan high school students were planning for a community service project, they decided they wanted to help younger... Read more
What is it like to be a missionary in Mongolia?
When Francisco Javier Olivera was born, his mother offered him to the Virgin Mary, praying that he would become a... Read more
Dominican priest: California confession bill threatens all religions
If California moves forward with its proposed law trying to force priests to violate the seal of Confession, it is... Read more
Pope Francis gives $500,000 to support migrants in Mexico
Peter’s Pence, a global charitable fund overseen by Pope Francis, will support migrants in limbo in Mexico, the charity has... Read more
Buffalo priests removed from ministry following seminarian complaints
Three priests have been temporarily removed from ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, after seminarians say they engaged in salacious... Read more
New safety measures in place after Sri Lanka bombings
One week after the Sri Lanka Easter bombings, authorities continue to seek those responsible for the violence, while enacting new... Read more
