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Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
Pope: Those in authority can't live 'double life,' must lead by example
On Sunday Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true... Read more
Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.
They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint. Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Adoption tax credit part of 'preferential policy for life,' Congressman says
On Thursday, details of the Republican Party’s proposed tax reform legislation were released, including plans to eliminate an adoption tax... Read more
Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis
This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more
Philosophy professor launches international pro-life academy
A former member of the Pontifical Academy for Life has launched an independent organization he claims will work to “unfold... Read more
UK bishop calls for prayers as MPs urge ban on abortion clinic vigils
The Bishop of Portsmouth, England has called Catholics to pray for the conversion of 113 Members of the British Parliament... Read more
Christianity can survive in Iraq but not without your help
“Iraq needs aid now, or it will be without Christians,” said Fr. Luis Montes, a missionary priest has been serving... Read more
Canadian doctors face questions over assisted suicide, euthanasia for minors
Only one year after assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia became legal for adults in Canada, a new study is showing... Read more
Updated: What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection
One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood scandal broke. Read more
Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Notre Dame to cut birth control coverage for faculty, students
The University of Notre Dame has announced to its employees and students that it plans to end birth control coverage... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Pro-lifers laud US Senate's confirmation of judicial nominee
Catholic and pro-life groups are welcoming the Senate's confirmation on Tuesday of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Court of... Read more
Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks
After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more
Pope: the saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives
Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything... Read more
