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On 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, reasons for hope
Fifty years after Pope Paul VI issued Humanae Vitae, the landmark encyclical reaffirming Church teaching against contraception, many Catholics still... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick reportedly lived on IVE seminary property during retirement
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is reported to have lived alongside a Maryland house of formation for members of a religious order... Read more
The genius of woman: Dignity > Sameness
John Paul II’s 1995 "Letter to Women" was written to praise and encourage women to embrace the beauty that God... Read more
What #MeToo can learn from ‘Humanae vitae’
Sex “untethered” from reproduction can mean “whatever individual men decide it means to them, even violence and power,” says law... Read more
Why so serious? Catholic professor talks NFP
Ramping up to the 50th anniversary of Humanae vitae, a Catholic professor analyzed the encyclical’s guidance on responsible parenthood- discussing... Read more
The consistent pro-life ethic can’t be ‘Calvinball’, prof tells pro-life Dems
Efforts to advance a pro-life ethic need to be “authentic, consistent and beautiful” if they are to combat the “throwaway... Read more
Pope sends condolences to victims of tragedies in Laos and Greece
Pope Francis Tuesday sent his condolences to victims of wildfires in Greece and flooding caused by the collapse of a... Read more
East African bishops lay out goals for integral human development
Unity, peace building, and strong families were among the themes of a document released by the bishops of Eastern Africa... Read more
The genius of woman: Women supporting women
The “genius of woman” or the “feminine genius,” a phrase made popular by Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 Letter... Read more
Stains on Shroud of Turin painted on? Experts question new study
Several experts have questioned the scientific validity of a study on the Shroud of Turin that concluded that almost half... Read more
World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers
A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more
Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation
An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more
Toronto archbishop calls for prayers after mass shooting
Churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto will offer a special prayer for the victims of a mass shooting Sunday night... Read more
Apostolic visitor to Medjugorje begins pastoral mandate
The Vatican’s apostolic visitor to Medjugorje, appointed by the pope to oversee the pastoral needs at the site of alleged... Read more
Do you want to grow in love? Keep Jesus close, pope says
A Christian can stay on the right path to Heaven, and grow in love for God and his neighbor, only... Read more
Courage conference celebrates Father John Harvey
The Catholic group Courage International hosted its 30th annual Courage and EnCourage conference last week, which aimed to offer men... Read more
Planned Parenthood asked to prove fetal tissue was not sold for profit
Attorneys for David Daleiden, a pro-life advocate and journalist who released videos on Planned Parenthood’s fetal tissue procurement, have asked... Read more
Human trafficking in developed countries more common than previously thought
As many as 1 in 800 Americans is currently a victim of human trafficking, according to a new global report... Read more
Africa’s Catholic leadership group turns 50—and calls for Christian renewal
The potential for Christian engagement and renewal will be a focus for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the leadership organization... Read more
What Kavanaugh’s judicial record might mean for ‘Roe v. Wade’
As Judge Brett Kavanaugh prepares for Senate confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court nominee’s record is being examined for indications of... Read more
