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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
Terrorists desecrate Eucharist, destroy Catholic chapel in the Philippines
Last week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated hosts and religious icons, during a nine-hour... Read more
The bishops have spoken up on two very different issues – and now the Supreme Court will, too
As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious freedom case,... Read more
Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing
On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more
Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more
The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil's worst nightmare
If Jose Brochero doesn't sound like a Gaucho name, nothing does. Read more
What does it mean to be a 'pro-life' police officer?
“Ultimately, this report is about the sanctity of all human life.” Read more
How Catholic culture can thrive on the internet
Social media can be difficult to navigate, but Catholics can reach out with a content-savvy approach that can truly engage... Read more
A little Catholic cowboy brings Mother Angelica to toddlers
A new animated cowboy named Tomkin has won a Gabriel Award for the EWTN Global Catholic Network. Read more
Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick
On Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning... Read more
This pro-life talk at Google's headquarters was a hit
A pro-life activist walks into Google’s headquarters and delivers a speech so compelling that within 24 hours, the online video... Read more
Euthanasia mindset looms over disabled baby's legal fight, ethicist warns
Legal efforts to bar the parents of a British baby born with a disabling medical condition from seeking treatment overseas... Read more
The little-known final interview of Ted Bundy: Porn motivated me
He was one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. Read more
Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork
Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more
Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more
El Salvador's first cardinal a friend of Blessed Oscar Romero
Pope Francis' decision to elevate Bishop José Gregorio Rosa Chávez is unprecedented: not only is he the first Salvadoran cardinal,... Read more
Southern DRC violence has left more than 3,000 dead
More than 3,300 people have been killed since October alone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai region, said... Read more
Vatican's first General Auditor resigns abruptly
In an unexpected move in the Holy See’s ongoing financial reform, the Vatican announced on Tuesday the resignation of Libero... Read more
