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A pro-life Democrat on why language matters in the abortion debate
The language that people choose to use in reference to unborn children and ideological opponents is at the crux of... Read more
Catholic Relief Services: Immigration action must consider root causes
In the ongoing discussions surrounding immigration, part of the solution must involve looking at the factors that drive people to... Read more
Sister Pimentel disappointed she could not speak with Trump during border visit
Sister Norma Pimentel says she is “truly disappointed” that she did not get a chance to speak during a roundtable... Read more
Pennsylvania grand jury's Catholic sex abuse report gets a factcheck
The 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report on Catholic clergy sex abuse didn’t get the thorough scrutiny it deserved, and both... Read more
New structure for Vatican Press Office announced
The Vatican announced Friday that Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Vatican communications department, has amended the organizational structure of the... Read more
Pope's Romania trip confirmed for early summer
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Romania to the cities of Bucharest, Iaşi, and Blaj, and... Read more
Across the US, organizers prepare for pro-life marches
Thousands of pro-life advocates will rally this month in major cities throughout the country, marking the anniversary of the 1973... Read more
Little Sisters back in court to defend HHS mandate exemption
The Little Sisters of the Poor are back in court this week, as two states are challenging their religious exemption... Read more
Wuerl knew McCarrick abuse allegations in 2004
An allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick was reported to Cardinal Donald Wuerl in 2004, despite Wuerl’s insistence he... Read more
First African American bishop to lead US diocese in 20th century dies
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, the first black bishop to lead a diocese in the United States in the 20th century,... Read more
Youth synod document says faith can combat relativism
The Synod of Bishops released Thursday an English translation of the final document of the 2018 session on young people,... Read more
DRC bishops question presidential election results
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among several major observers casting doubt on the results of... Read more
How cutting FEMA aid could impact California families
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop sending federal money to the state of California for wildfire recovery, a move... Read more
Oxford supports emeritus professor accused of 'transphobia'
Oxford University is standing by an emeritus law professor after more than 400 people have signed a petition calling for... Read more
Congresswoman blasts ‘religious bigotry’ against Knights of Columbus, Catholic nominees
Democratic lawmakers are divided over questions some see as a religious litmus test applied to candidates for the federal bench.... Read more
The Church and sexuality: An interview with Cardinal Brandmüller
In an interview with CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language sister agency, the church historian explained his remarks - and pointed to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle at Black Nazarene celebration: Be a devotee, not a fanatic
Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila told pilgrims at a popular annual procession in the Philippines to take caution against becoming... Read more
God is waiting to hear your prayers, pope says
Persevere in prayer, remembering that God the Father is waiting to answer his children – even if the result is... Read more
New Mexico bishop opposes abortion legalization bill
Proposed legislation in New Mexico would repeal the state’s laws criminalizing abortion, which date to the 1960s but have not... Read more
Pope Francis: Serve the sick with generosity
To serve the poor and sick in a generous manner is a powerful form of evangelization, Pope Francis said Tuesday... Read more
