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New Mexico bill could allow 'suicide tourism,' critics warn

Jan 8, 2019

Proposed legislation in New Mexico could legalize assisted suicide in the state, and may even allow for the prescription of... Read more

Bishop Luciano Capelli, Bishop of Gizo, aboard his airplane.

The pilot bishop of the South Pacific

Jan 7, 2019

Known as the “flying bishop” of Solomon Islands, Bishop Luciano Capelli visits Catholics across dozens in islands by piloting a... Read more

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin arrives in court Jan. 7, 2019.

Trial begins for French cardinal accused of abuse cover-up  

Jan 7, 2019

French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, begins trial Monday on charges of failing to report allegations that a priest... Read more

Pope Francis with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria in Cairo, Egypt on April 28, 2017.

Pope Francis sends Christmas greetings to Coptic Christians

Jan 7, 2019

Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major... Read more

Pope Francis at Mass for Epiphany Jan. 6, 2019.

Like the magi, follow Christ's light, Pope Francis says

Jan 6, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

To be clothed in the divine light of Christ, follow the example of the three magi, who put aside worldly... Read more

Bishop Frank Caggiano. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Bridgeport

Caggiano condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Bridgeport cathedral

Jan 5, 2019

The Bishop of Bridgeport condemned anti-Semitism Saturday, after a swastika was found painted on the doors of Bridgeport’s cathedral.  Read more

Scarlett Johannson.

Scarlett Johansson: Deepfake pornographers prey on the vulnerable

Jan 5, 2019

Scarlett Johansson said recently that online pornographers prey on the vulnerable for profit.  Read more

Papua New Guinea flag flies ahead of the Nov. 17-18 APEC summit.

'Give them freedom' – PNG bishops denounce six-year refugee detention

Jan 5, 2019

The bishops of Papua New Guinea have issued a renewed plea on behalf of the nearly 500 refugees and asylum... Read more

Argentine archbishop temporarily closes monastery after monks arrested

Jan 4, 2019

Archbishop Marcelo Daniel Colombo of Mendoza, Argentina has temporarily closed the Christ at Prayer Monastery in the town of Tupungato,... Read more

Nigerian priest abducted on Christmas Eve: Prayer saved us

Jan 4, 2019

A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped on Christmas Eve recalled his experience after Mass this week, saying prayer is what... Read more

Burned car in the center of city after unrest in Odesa, Ukraine.

How 'Pope for Ukraine' aims to help displaced families

Jan 3, 2019

By Andrea Gagliarducci

“Pope for Ukraine” is a Vatican initiative that aims to collaborate with non-Catholic entities to respond to the emergency humanitarian... Read more

Irish flag.

Doctors, bishops express concerns as legal abortions begin in Ireland

Jan 3, 2019

January 1, 2019 marked the beginning of legalized abortion in Ireland, drawing dismay from Irish pro-life groups, who campaigned extensively... Read more

The Petiprin family with Fr. John Hammond. Courtesy photo.

How this Episcopalian’s own book convinced him to become Catholic

Jan 3, 2019

By Perry West

An Episcopalian priest set out to write a book on finding and understanding the Gospel’s truth. Now, after he and... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Knights of Columbus: Anti-Catholic bigotry is nothing new

Jan 3, 2019

Catholics can be good US citizens and honest public servants, the head of the Knights of Columbus wrote Thursday in... Read more

DRC polling officials hear instructions ahead of the nation’s Dec. 30 presidential elections.

Amid tense election, DRC bishops concerned about voting irregularities

Jan 2, 2019

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo is drawing attention to voting problems that could call into... Read more

Bishop Fernando Ramos. Screenshot.

Chilean bishops' president names delegate to replace him at papal meeting

Jan 2, 2019

At the Vatican summit to discuss sex abuse next month, the secretary general of the Chilean Bishops Conference will take... Read more

Pregnant employees accuse Planned Parenthood of discrimination

Jan 2, 2019

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is frequently under fire from pro-life politicians and organizations for being the largest single provider... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during the general audience Jan. 10, 2018.

Pope Francis: Prayer is about God's love, not wordiness

Jan 2, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as... Read more

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops.

Ouellet letter: US bishops’ vote on abuse reform measures was blocked to allow more discussion

Jan 1, 2019

A letter from Cardinal Marc Ouellet indicates that the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops had blocked the U.S. bishops from voting... Read more

Pope Francis incenses the Nativity Scene in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2017.

In the New Year, receive Mary's love and help, Francis says

Jan 1, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

When challenged, it is right to turn to Mary, Our Mother, for help, Pope Francis said on New Year’s Day,... Read more