Catholic News
The Latest
This priest preserves Iraqi culture found in historic manuscripts
As Iraq and surrounding areas face the destruction of many of the region’s archaeological treasures, one priest and his fellow... Read more
LA archdiocese hosts youth conference to inspire sanctity
More than 1,600 youth gathered at the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles this weekend for the third... Read more
Could 'British values' anti-extremism push jeopardize Catholics?
A government proposal in the United Kingdom to set up an anti-extremism commission could unjustly affect faithful Christians, Bishop Mark... Read more
In predominantly Catholic Guam, clergy sex abuse lawsuits near 100-mark
Nearly 100 lawsuits have accused Catholic clergy in Guam of sex abuse over a 50 year timespan, alleging assault, manipulation... Read more
In wake of Civilta Cattolica piece, Evangelicals seek papal chat
Some U.S. evangelical Christian leaders want to talk with Pope Francis about a prominent Jesuit-run journal’s essay on Christianity and... Read more
Venezuelan bishop confirms fraudulence of national elections
The crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen following elections for a Constituent Assembly promoted by President Nicolás Maduro. In its... Read more
Vatican clarifies: Gay couple received standard form letter from Pope, not endorsement
A congratulatory letter sent from Pope Francis to a same-sex couple regarding the baptism of their children was a standard... Read more
Planned Parenthood investigators appeal case to US Supreme Court
David Daleiden, the undercover journalist behind the 2015 Planned Parenthood videos, has appealed to the US Supreme Court for the... Read more
The making of a Catholic travel documentary
Candid Camera, the show that caught video of unwitting people in bizarre situations, premiered in 1984 and is considered by... Read more
Ukranian archeparchy in Philadelphia gets a new auxiliary bishop
On Tuesday it was announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Andriy Rabiy, who has a background in child protection,... Read more
Philadelphia just got a group of young Carmelite nuns
The archdiocese of Philadelphia voiced joy and gratitude for 10 young Discalced Carmelite nuns and a new chaplain who have... Read more
Let Christian chastity be our guide, not the world, Scottish bishop says
A chaste life and closeness to Christ is the vocation of every Christian, Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell has said... Read more
Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
How does a pub make up for mistakenly trying to kick out a group of celebrating seminarians? By naming a... Read more
Former Phoenix bishop 'categorically denies' sex abuse claim
Bishop Thomas O’Brien, the former bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, has denied allegations he sexually molested a young boy... Read more
Pope urges Peruvians to focus on hope, unity ahead of trip
Pope Francis has sent a special message to Peruvians ahead of his visit to their country next year, telling them... Read more
Pope Francis visits Blessed Paul VI's tomb on anniversary of his death
On Sunday morning Pope Francis descended to the grotto beneath St Peter's Basilica, where many past Popes are buried, to... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers after deadly Nigeria attack
After a bloody attack at a Catholic Church in southern Nigeria left 11 dead and several more wounded, Pope Francis... Read more
What makes Vivaldi unique among composers? He was a priest.
While Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” echoes in concert halls and elevators around the world, for some, his greatest masterpieces are... Read more
Want peace and love? Remember to pray, Pope Francis says
Through their prayers, people of various religions can work together for peace, Pope Francis has said to an interreligious prayer... Read more
Pope prays for openness, courage at close of Asian Youth Day
As young people gathered in Indonesia for the 7th Asian Youth Day prepare to head home, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
