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Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church
An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned church next month. Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall
As Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, bishops... Read more
Pro-life groups praise new Missouri bill curbing abortion
Pro-lifers lauded a bill that will restrict abortion access in Missouri, granting the state attorney general more power to prosecute... Read more
WYD Unite event brings together youth from across the nation
On one of the hottest days of the year, more than 1,300 young people from around the country gathered together... Read more
Cardinal Pell will plead not guilty to abuse charges in Australia
In a brief hearing in a court in Melbourne Wednesday morning, Cardinal George Pell said he will be pleading not... Read more
These Chicago Catholics have a game plan for evangelization
Taking its cue from the recent and massive Convocation of Catholic Leaders in the U.S., one Chicago-based organization is partnering... Read more
Migration and sustainable development – what's the link?
Why do people migrate in the first place? And what if there was a way we could address the international... Read more
Vatican conference aims to build momentum for nuclear disarmament
Nuclear disarmament will be the focus of a Vatican conference this Nov. 10-11, following recent progress toward international bans on... Read more
Bomb set off at Mexican Bishops' Conference headquarters
Unidentified persons set off an explosive today at the headquarters of the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) in Mexico City. No... Read more
Vatican turns off fountains to conserve water for drought-hit Rome
As the city of Rome and much of Italy experiences a severe drought, the Vatican has turned off its fountains... Read more
How a college mission trip inspired a coffee business
When Matt Hohler was in college in 2010, he was a reluctant Catholic - and not a coffee drinker. Read more
UK porn sites to ban access for users under 18 years old
As part of an increasing government crackdown on internet pornography, U.K. porn sites will soon require users to provide proof... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on Congress to pass Dream Act
Too many young people are threatened with deportation because their parents brought them to the U.S. without documentation, and Congress... Read more
Nation's capital remembers former US Opus Dei head
Catholic figures from Washington, D.C. are remembering the legacy of Fr. Arne Panula, former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, and... Read more
NFP: It's not just a Catholic thing anymore
For some, it was a health-conscious decision. For others, it was environmental. For still others, it was faith-based. Read more
Deaths in smuggler's truck 'completely senseless,' Texas archbishop says
The deaths of at least nine people due to heat in an alleged immigrant smuggler’s truck parked in San Antonio... Read more
This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded
Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a “Pilgrimage of Joy” to the Marian... Read more
Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
Duterte's bloody war on drugs slammed as 'social cleansing'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and government officials are guilty of “social cleansing” under the guise of a war on drugs,... Read more
