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Obeying God key to Christian life, Pope Francis says
An important aspect of the Christian life is obeying God even when there may be consequences for going against the... Read more
After the abuse: A bishop's ministry of healing and trust
If God chose Bishop Cozzens to be a part of the Church’s healing ministry, meeting Gina Barthel was a big... Read more
Mexican bishops call for justice following murder of priest
The bishops of Mexico offered prayers and called for justice after the murder of Fr. José Martín Guzmán Vega, a... Read more
Franciscan Province paid poor abuse victims $15,000 in nondisclosure agreement
The Associated Press has uncovered the cases of two men whom the Franciscans of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin... Read more
While Fort Worth bishop says apparition is not real, alleged visionary blames demonic attack
The Bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, said Monday that alleged appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary in his diocese are... Read more
Judge temporarily blocks Missouri's eight-week abortion ban
A federal judge has blocked a Missouri law banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy from taking effect while a... Read more
First Chinese bishop consecrated after Vatican-China deal
A new bishop was consecrated Monday in Inner Mongolia, China, becoming the first bishop to be consecrated in the country... Read more
Benedict XVI responds to criticism of his essay on the Church and the sexual abuse crisis
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has responded to criticism of his essay on the abuse crisis, saying many negative reactions have... Read more
Death row inmates appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court, citing racial bias
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is set to hear the case of six death row inmates who say a... Read more
Lawsuit claims Knights of Columbus broke $100m ‘verbal contract’
Jury selection began Monday in a lawsuit that accuses the Knights of Columbus of violating a verbal contract with a... Read more
Understanding the liturgy can be transformative, Cardinal Parolin says
A better understanding of the meaning and symbolic language of the Church’s liturgy, especially the Mass, will help Catholics encounter... Read more
Missionaries of Charity remember Mother Teresa’s birthday
Hundreds of Missionaries of Charity gathered at their headquarters on Monday to commemorate the birthday of the order’s founder, Mother... Read more
With plea to global community, Rohingya mark 2 years as refugees
Two years after a surge of state-sponsored violence in Burma forced more than 1 million members of the Rohingya Muslim... Read more
No injuries a ‘blessing’ after fire destroys Catholic Charities shelter in N.J.
After a fire destroyed a Catholic Charities shelter in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, Catholic leaders are counting their blessings... Read more
Pope Francis lends support to committee on Abu Dhabi declaration
Pope Francis has given his encouragement to a committee created by the United Arab Emirates for the promotion of his... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate'
The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through... Read more
Abortion groups in South Africa can't find doctors willing to perform abortions
Despite efforts by abortion advocates to expand the number of abortion clinics in South Africa, doctors in the country are... Read more
Amid efforts to rebuild, residents of Karala face another round of floods
Just a year after devastating floods swept through Kerala, India, the state is again facing devastating flooding. Read more
New West Virginia bishop addresses scandals head-on at installation Mass
After nearly a year without a bishop, due to the scandal-ridden former Bishop Michael Bransfield, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in... Read more
Catholic leaders voice concern over Amazon fires
Catholics groups in the Amazon have expressed concern over the wave of forest fires that have been ravaging the region. Read more
