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Vatican commission agrees to disagree on Cardinal Stepinac
A commission of Catholic and Orthodox leaders tasked with examining the wartime record of Bl. Aloysius Stepinac concluded their final... Read more
Satanic monument in city park a really bad idea, Minn. Catholics say
A proposed Satanic monument in a city-run veterans’ park has drawn strong opposition from Catholics in Minnesota, who have led... Read more
In strongly Catholic Philippines, bishops' conference picks new leader
The Philippines is one of the most populous Catholic countries in the world. About 80 percent of the country's 100... Read more
Shots fired at people voting outside church in Venezuela
Armed civilians who support the Venezuelan regime opened fire against a large crowd of protestors who were participating in a... Read more
Kids in a time of climate change – what's a Catholic to do?
Travis Rieder and his wife Sadiye have one child. Read more
In new school, Byzantine spirituality meets Montessori method
With the goal of encountering children on a more personal level to meet their academic and spiritual needs, a Montessori... Read more
Benedict XVI: Cardinal Meisner died a 'cheerful' man
In a letter sent for the funeral of the late Cardinal Joachim Meisner, retired Pope Benedict XVI praised the prelate... Read more
As US hits refugee cap, bishops ask Trump administration to do more
With the United States government’s cap on refugees having been reached for the year, the nation's bishops have issued a... Read more
Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more
Bishops stress hospitality for Camino de Santiago hosts
The bishops of Spain and France have published a new letter emphasizing the importance of hospitality for people who host... Read more
Black Catholic congress emphasizes unity, action
More than 2,000 participants from across the country gathered in Orlando, Fla. last week for the 12th National Black Catholic... Read more
US neurology expert will visit UK to examine Charlie Gard
The American doctor whose experimental treatment has been sought by the parents of Charlie Gard will travel to London on... Read more
Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister
Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more
Mexican prison massacre may have 'Saint Death' ties
The recent massacre of over two dozen prisoners in a central penitentiary in the state of Guerrero, Mexico may have... Read more
New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim
New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that... Read more
Bishop lauds bill to fight human trafficking
An upgrade to a key anti-trafficking bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday, and has been praised by one U.S.... Read more
Jesuit publication slams perceived evangelical-Catholic coalition in US
An analysis piece published Thursday in La Civilta Cattolica, discusses what it calls a “surprising” and unfortunate alliance between conservative... Read more
Yemeni minister: Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
After nearly a year since his kidnapping, Yemen officials say that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is in fact alive and efforts... Read more
Former president, treasurer of Vatican hospital charged with misuse of funds
The Vatican announced Thursday that an investigation involving the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in... Read more
In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more
