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House of Representatives passes bill targeting sex traffickers
The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that aims to combat online trafficking, targeting the sites that host... Read more
In Ireland, unborn children's rights axed ahead of abortion repeal vote
In a decision that some critics are comparing to Roe v. Wade, the Irish Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that... Read more
Analysis: Overturning Humanae Vitae's teaching, a 'crime against the Church'
Speaking at a presentation of a book on Humanae Vitae, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for... Read more
Syria is a new 'massacre of the innocents,' nuncio says
As the number of civilian victims in Syria's bloody civil war continues to climb, Cardinal Mario Zenari, apostolic nuncio in... Read more
Students 'hack' away at global problems during Vatican hackathon
A March 8-11 “hacking marathon” at the Vatican is in full swing, with 120 students of different backgrounds, faiths, and... Read more
Utah, Pennsylvania consider banning Down syndrome abortions
The states of Utah and Pennsylvania are considering legislation that would ban abortions solely due to a prenatal Down syndrome... Read more
Dialogue must serve truth, Catholic leader says in response to women's conference
A women’s conference in Rome this week called for changes in Church teaching that organizers say would promote equality, but... Read more
Vatican confirms papal visit to Baltic nations in September
Rumors of a papal visit to the Baltic states this year have been going around for months, however, the Vatican... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Vatican-China deal weakens the Church
Vatican diplomats’ efforts to reach an agreement with the Chinese government would turn bishops into government officials who cannot adequately... Read more
Why the devil hates Mary – especially during exorcisms
Italian priest Sante Babolin said that Satan is behind several recent attacks in various parts of the world against the... Read more
Mother Teresa was heroic – but maybe not for the reasons you think
There are many things about Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta that could be called heroic – her tireless service to... Read more
Wisconsin diocese says ending worker pension plan is best option
The Diocese of La Crosse has announced that it will end its pension plan for lay employees, but it hopes... Read more
The priest who started #CelibacyMatters
The culture assumes celibacy is unhealthy, repressive, and gamophobic, but is it? Read more
Who killed Fr. Kunz? Wisc. police launch campaign to revive cold case
Fr. Alfred Kunz was a 67-year-old parish priest at St. Michael’s church in the rural town of Dane, Wisconsin. Read more
Are religious sisters exploited by the Church? Three sisters respond
Last week, the women’s edition of a magazine distributed in the Vatican published an article claiming that religious sisters in... Read more
Vatican canon law office awaits new president
The Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts is awaiting the appointment of a new president, as sources have... Read more
How Rhode Island is thinking about restricting online porn
A bill introduced in Rhode Island last week would block online pornography unless viewers confirm that they are at least... Read more
In San Francisco, one less space for St Junipero Serra
California missionary St. Junipero Serra will be among the figures removed from a prominent location near San Francisco City Hall... Read more
It's official: Paul VI and Oscar Romero will be canonized
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has recognized a second miracle allowing five people on the path to sainthood... Read more
Mass can't be bought – salvation is free, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued a harsh critique of the trend to ask parishioners for a financial contribution in order... Read more
