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Feminist Party in Spain denounces surrogate mother fair

May 5, 2016

The Feminist Party of Spain has filed a complaint in court over an upcoming surrogate motherhood “fair” as constituting an... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the 'Dry the Eyes' prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, May 5, 2016.

No one is alone in their suffering, Pope Francis affirms at prayer vigil

May 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

During a prayer vigil on Thursday for all those in need of consolation, Pope Francis stressed that though we cry... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo.

EWTN asks federal court to reconsider its HHS mandate case

May 4, 2016

The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has asked a federal court to reconsider its ruling forcing the company to comply... Read more

Mass in sign language? Over 20 Spanish priests celebrate it every week

May 4, 2016

In the Catholic Church, the spoken language is central to the liturgy: we recite the Nicene Creed as one, we... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen March 4.

Fr. Tom still missing, but bishop hopeful about his release

May 4, 2016

Two months after being kidnapped in Yemen, Salesian priest Tom Uzhunnalil remains missing, although a bishop involved in his case... Read more

South African bishops rebuke government for spending billions on weapons

May 4, 2016

The Catholic bishops of South Africa have criticized the government for excessive weapons spending given the country’s major social problems.   Read more

Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative

May 4, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis' May prayer intention: honor the dignity of women

May 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his May prayer video Pope Francis issued a global petition that women in all countries would be respected and... Read more

The Edge, lead guitarist of U2.

U2's lead guitarist rocks Sistine Chapel in concert for a cure

May 3, 2016

Lead guitarist The Edge from Irish rock band sensation U2 played “the most beautiful parish hall in the world” this... Read more

Prolife marchers walk through Dublin, July 2, 2011, for the Fifth Annual All-Ireland Rally For Life.

Use your vote to protect life: a message from Northern Ireland's bishops

May 2, 2016

Northern Ireland’s voters should use their vote to uphold the right to life, not violate it, the Catholic bishops of... Read more

Why Iraq wasn't what I thought

May 1, 2016

By Elise Harris

Loai Behnam Toubia pulls up his shirt, uncovering a thick, dark scar – probably 10 inches long – that tears vertically... Read more

United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Intervene in Christian genocide: 400,000 bring plea to UN

Apr 30, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Advocates delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures to the United Nations on Friday, calling on the body to declare that... Read more

Rome's Trevi Fountain, illuminated red for persecuted Christians.

Blood-red Trevi fountain a wake-up call on Christian persecution

Apr 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Illuminated by the red light that spilled across Rome’s Trevi fountain, voices from persecuted Christian communities across the world shared... Read more

Pope Francis greets members of the military, armed forces and firefighters during his Jubilee general audience April 30, 2016.

Let yourselves be reconciled with God, Pope Francis says

Apr 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Reconciliation is an essential aspect of God’s mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we distance ourselves from the... Read more

Stories of ISIS victims are emerging, and they're unbelievably brutal

Apr 29, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The stories were graphic, brutal and raw.  Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Arrests made in alleged terror plot against Vatican, Israeli embassy

Apr 29, 2016

Italian police arrested four people and issued arrest warrants for two more on Thursday on suspicion of conspiring with the... Read more

Pope Francis and U.S. vice president Joe Biden at the International Conference on Regenerative Medicine in Vatican City, April 29, 2016.

At Vatican, Joe Biden calls for worldwide effort to fight cancer

Apr 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden went to the Vatican for a summit on regenerative medicine, where he offered praise to... Read more

Statue of Liberty.

Why there's no freedom without religious liberty

Apr 28, 2016

It is perhaps not surprising that an American priest, Fr. John Courtney Murray, was one of the key contributors to... Read more

UN Flag outside of the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

At UN, calls for global response to Christian genocide

Apr 28, 2016

The plight of Christians and other Middle East minorities demands action from the international community, one leader in relief efforts... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, April 11, 2016.

Be open to the surprises of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis advises

Apr 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his homily Thursday Pope Francis stressed the need to be open to the novelty of the Holy Spirit, by... Read more