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Cardinal Sarah: Claim that Benedict did not co-author book on celibacy is 'defamation' of 'exceptional gravity'
The publisher of a new book on priestly celibacy, written by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect... Read more
Lima archbishop offers 'clarification' on controversial Eucharist remarks
After controversial remarks last week, the Archbishop of Lima said Thursday that he did not intend to undermine the importance... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis not in favor of optional priestly celibacy
A Vatican spokesman said Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a... Read more
On St. Sebastian’s feast day, this Spanish town pummels men dressed as monsters with turnips
Every year on the feast of St. Sebastian, a young man from the Spanish village of Piornal dons a suit... Read more
Pope Francis: It is beautiful when babies cry at Mass
Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at... Read more
Pro-life group will support pro-life Democrat Lipinski in 2020
After a Democratic congressman said he would like to see more support from the pro-life movement in his re-election bid,... Read more
Montana high court reverses sex abuse judgement against Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Montana Supreme Court has unanimously reversed a $35 million judgement against the Jehovah’s Witnesses, on the grounds that the... Read more
German bishops' news agency launches English edition
A news agency owned by the Catholic Church in Germany has launched an English language service, which it says will... Read more
Beyond DC, more pro-life marches set for 2020
While hundreds of thousands of pro-life advocates will gather in Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life this Jan.... Read more
Neb. pro-life bill introduced; Governor declares Roe v. Wade anniversary a day of prayer
On the first day of the Nebraska Unicameral’s legislative session, state Sen. Suzanne Geist introduced a bill that would ban... Read more
Tafida Raqeeb moved from intensive care unit in Italian hospital
A five-year-old British girl, whose parents won a legal battle to take her to Italy for medical treatment, has been... Read more
Lawsuit on disclosure of abuse claims allowed to proceed against Diocese of Pittsburgh
A judge in Pennsylvania is allowing a lawsuit to move forward arguing that the Diocese of Pittsburgh has created a... Read more
India Catholics aim to build 100-foot Jesus statue, despite Hindu criticism
Catholics in India are seeking to erect the nation’s tallest statue of Jesus, over objections by Hindu groups who say... Read more
Priest in Mexico hospitalized after being kidnapped, shot
A Mexican priest who had been kidnapped is in the hospital in serious condition after having been discovered released on... Read more
Analysis: Why the McCarrick report could be delayed
The news that Theodore McCarrick recently moved from the Kansas friary where he had been living has fueled speculation that... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 176 victims of Iran plane crash
Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the souls of the 176 passengers of a Ukrainian International Airlines flight, who... Read more
Pope Francis: God acts in the midst of our trials and failures
Love for God is always fruitful, Pope Francis said Wednesday, stressing that Christ can bring good out of any circumstance... Read more
Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after Puerto Rico earthquakes
In the wake of a series of earthquakes that left at least one dead, multiple injured and some 300,000 without... Read more
In UK, Christian doctor talking faith with patients draws new scrutiny
The U.K.’s independent regulator for doctors has said it will review its decision to close a case against a Christian... Read more
Will 2020 bring pro-life momentum to state legislatures?
Pro-life advocates are hopeful that 2020 will see the pro-life movement building on its victories from the past year, despite... Read more
