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No one's talking about the trauma of abortion by pill
While the number of abortions in the United States has declined, a recent report shows that women seeking abortions are... Read more
How a Malawi bishop argues against abortion
St. Joseph the Worker’s care for the infant Jesus is the model for opponents of an abortion bill in Malawi. Read more
Can South Korean Catholics evangelize Asia?
Catholics in South Korea have a unique position to evangelize, one scholar says. Read more
Unity is not the same as uniformity, Pope Francis says
On Thursday, Pope Francis spoke about Christian unity and ecumenism, specifically what they are not. Namely, they aren’t about uniformity... Read more
Memory of botched Jesus painting preserved in comedic opera
It’s a bit of church news you’re not likely to have forgotten. Read more
Meet Church Curmudgeon: the grumpiest, funniest guy on Twitter
He hates the way things are done these days, and church sure ain’t what it used to be. Read more
What was the breakdown of the Catholic vote Tuesday?
Catholics voted once again for the winning presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, as they have done in recent elections. Read more
Three states keep death penalty in high-stakes election
The death penalty was up for a vote in California, Nebraska and Oklahoma on Tuesday, but stands against capital punishment... Read more
US bishops encourage unity, prayer after election night
Bishops in the United States called on Catholics to pray for elected officials on the morning following the 2016 presidential... Read more
We have to meet people where they are, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that in order to be more like Jesus, we must not be indifferent to others,... Read more
Australia's proposed refugee ban is 'deliberately cruel'
The Australian government's proposed permanent ban on visas for refugees and asylum seekers who have recently arrived by boat drew... Read more
Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict
After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
For US bishops, new environmental plan a step in the right direction
A new action agenda from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has drawn praise from the U.S. bishops as a step... Read more
With crippling fines still looming, Little Sisters serve 'one soul at a time'
Despite ongoing religious freedom threats, humility and cheerfulness in serving the poor are at the heart of the mission for... Read more
British Columbia's highest court upholds religious freedom
In a unanimous ruling, the highest court in British Columbia said that a Christian law school could not be denied... Read more
Scripture: It's not just for Protestants, says papal nuncio
While reading the Bible may be associated with Protestantism in the minds of some, love of Scripture is at the... Read more
In Canada, assisted suicide could also kill Catholic healthcare
Only months after the Canadian Parliament approved legal assisted suicide, Catholic hospitals, palliative care centers and individual doctors have been... Read more
Vatican bishop lays out 'roadmap' for dialogue with Islam
There is a roadmap for dialogue with Islam, and its three landmarks are peace, justice and education, says a leading... Read more
Priest slammed for using dead baby as 'political prop'
Fr. Frank Pavone, head of the controversial pro-life group Priest for Life, came under fire Monday for a video of... Read more
Pope Francis lauds women religious in fight against trafficking
Pope Francis met in Rome with a unique group involved in the fight against human trafficking, where he noted the... Read more
