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New York archdiocese stresses commitment to aiding victims of clergy abuse
Nearly 200 sex abuse victims of clergy in the New York archdiocese have received compensation through a program the archdiocese... Read more
Youth with special needs rock runway in NYC church
Last Friday night, more than 200 people gathered for a Times Square fashion show in New York City. It wasn't... Read more
Companies admit illegal fetal tissue sales, end California operations. Is Planned Parenthood next?
The trade in fetal tissue from aborted babies proved costly for two bioscience companies who will admit fault, cease California... Read more
These Dominican brothers are releasing a folk album
Folk music is known for its foot-tapping, hand-clapping, barn-raising style – but now, a group of Dominican brothers is giving... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: The controversy surrounding Amoris Laetitia has come to an end
The controversy regarding Amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to German cardinal Walter Kasper. What is more, he... Read more
Analysis: What is the context of Pope Francis’ words on the Lord’s Prayer?
Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’... Read more
Soros money means legal trouble for Amnesty's Ireland abortion campaign
Amnesty International is in no position to oppose an Irish law against foreign political funding now that it is under... Read more
Arlington priest pays restitution for burning KKK cross in family's lawn
An Arlington priest who was formerly a KKK member has written an apology letter and paid restitution to a family... Read more
Vatican conference highlights role of laity in addressing modern challenges
Leading lay experts and top Vatican officials have joined forces this week to talk about how they can collaborate in... Read more
Analysis: What the Vatican does to stop money laundering
The Council of Europe’s Moneyval committee has praised the Holy See’s financial intelligence unit, the Financial Information Authority, in a... Read more
Court rejects Washington archdiocese's Advent metro ad
A federal court has denied relief to the Archdiocese of Washington, in its request for an injunction that would have... Read more
Pope Francis: Health care is part of the Church’s mission
Just as Jesus healed people during his earthly mission, care for the sick is a mission the entire Church is... Read more
In Advent, prepare your heart like your hearth, Pope says
During Advent, we should prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus like we joyfully prepare our homes for a... Read more
US bishops call for solidarity with migrants on Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to observe the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a day of... Read more
With prayer and aid, Catholics rally around California wildfire victims
The massive wildfires of California have drawn calls for prayer and assistance from the U.S. bishops, as Catholic Charities affiliates... Read more
The devastating but little-noticed DRC refugee crisis
Every day, thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are forced to flee their homes. Read more
Vatican nativity scene, Christmas tree unveiled
In an inauguration ceremony Thursday, the Vatican officially unveiled this year’s nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, also lighting the... Read more
Beauty advice from Pope Francis: Be virtuous like Mary
On Friday’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis offered his own ‘beauty secret’ – with Mary as model –... Read more
Nearly 80 prisoners baptized in Argentina
Seventy-eight prisoners were baptized, confirmed, and received their First Holy Communion in an Argentine prison Dec. 1. Read more
Marriage redefined in Australia despite religious freedom fears
A bill passed Thursday in Australia changed the legal definition of marriage from being between “a man and a women”... Read more
