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US bishops: Health care should be truly universal, affordable
Any changes to health care law under the new administration should not abandon the principal of genuinely affordable health care... Read more
Pope Francis: prayer is an act of hope that leads us to God
On Wednesday Pope Francis said hope in salvation is what leads us to turn to the Lord in prayer, trusting... Read more
'Conscience in Residency' project supports doctors in training
When it came time for medical student Ashley Stone to apply to OB/GYN residency programs, she was determined to remain... Read more
Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed
A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more
EWTN to launch new weekly pro-life show
On the eve of this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., EWTN Global Catholic Network will launch a new... Read more
Dominicans celebrate 800 years with reflection, prayer
As the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, celebrate the 800th anniversary of their founding, they gather in... Read more
Cardinal Pell's office dismisses attacks as opposition to reform
In reaction to a new book claiming that Pope Francis has in fact done little to combat clerical sex abuse,... Read more
Vatican unwavering in ongoing row with Knights of Malta
In the latest development in an ongoing feud between the Vatican and the Knights of Malta, the Holy See has... Read more
New York police officer remembered for his example of mercy
Thousands gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Friday to commemorate and mourn the loss of Officer... Read more
Cardinal Caffarra explains the reasons behind the dubia
In an interview with an Italian daily published Saturday, Cardinal Carlo Caffarra discussed at length the questions which exist about... Read more
Philippines blocks websites over child pornography concerns
The Philippines government has blocked several commonly accessed pornography websites, on both desktop and portable devices, citing child pornography laws. Read more
If you're tempted to gossip, 'bite your tongue,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Sunday traveled to a parish on the outskirts of Rome where he visited a priest suffering from a... Read more
US bishop disappointed over new policy toward Cuban migrants
On Friday, the U.S. bishops’ migration chair criticized the Obama administration’s denial of decades-old special protections for Cuban migrants to... Read more
Pope points to Mother Cabrini as prime model in caring for migrants
On the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis pointed to St. Frances Cabrini as an example of how... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies from earthquake zones in Italy
On Saturday, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies from areas where devastating earthquakes struck Italy last year. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley appointed to Vatican office for Doctrine of the Faith
On Saturday it was announced that Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has yet another reason to come to Rome, with... Read more
Salesians to participate in novena for safe release of Fr. Tom
On the 10 month anniversary of the kidnapping of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil in Yemen, the Salesians are inviting people around... Read more
Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more
Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See, where he... Read more
Compassion should be heart of financial, political decisions, Pope says
Pope Francis Saturday warned of growing harmful trends throughout political and financial realms, pinning them on the negative effects of... Read more
