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Despite rumors, soccer superstar Lionel Messi not denied Catholic wedding
An Argentine diocesan official has clarified that the local archbishop did not deny a sacramental Catholic wedding to Argentinian soccer... Read more
Is Virginia about to execute a man with a serious mental illness?
William Morva is scheduled to be executed in Virginia on July 6. Read more
'Extreme' abortion push in UK prompts outcry from doctors
In response to an ongoing effort in the U.K. to allow abortions to take place up to birth, a massive... Read more
Why this priest isn't afraid of Christianity's waning influence
With Catholic proposals to literally head for the hills in response to Christianity's ever-lessening influence in secular culture, the leader... Read more
New Mexico bishop takes charge in fighting sex abuse, healing wounds
The Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico added three names earlier this year to its list of workers against whom there... Read more
Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short
There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more
Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life
On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith,... Read more
Cardinal Pell to take leave while facing abuse charges in Australia
After Australian police announced that they have charged him on multiple counts of sexual abuse, Cardinal George Pell has maintained... Read more
Australian police charge top Vatican official with sexual abuse
After years of fighting allegations of sexual abuse and negligence in handling abuse cases, Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican's top... Read more
Enforcement is key in fight against human trafficking, report says
With an estimated 20 million victims of human trafficking today, all governments must step up their enforcement efforts, a new... Read more
UK parents lose final appeal to keep baby alive for treatment
A final appeal to allow continued life support for a U.K. baby whose parents want to seek experimental treatment in... Read more
Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals
On Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on... Read more
Senate health care bill 'unacceptable,' bishop says after budget office report
The Senate’s health care bill remains “unacceptable,” one U.S. bishop insisted after a non-partisan government office estimated it would result... Read more
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being... Read more
Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack
Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred... Read more
Unity is more than 'bland uniformity,' Pope tells Orthodox
Pope Francis met with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, saying their journey toward full communion is one... Read more
What does it look like to be gay – and a practicing Catholic?
More than 10 years ago, Joseph Prever found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
Local priest named fifth bishop of Allentown, Penn.
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' pick of Mons. Alfred A. Schlert to be the next bishop of the... Read more
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more
'Texting suicide' case could impact assisted suicide legislation
A case about whether a troubled teenager convinced her depressed boyfriend to commit suicide through her words and text messages... Read more
