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Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace
Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... Read more
Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching
Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates. Read more
After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer
Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more
Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ
In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more
Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more
Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many
It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey... Read more
Funding for abortion to become more compulsory in Oregon
The Oregon governor is expected to sign into law a proposal requiring Oregon insurers to cover abortion on demand and... Read more
Why Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter is now called a Servant of God
Nathaniel Hawthorne added the “w” to his last name because one of his ancestors was John Hathorne, a Salem witch... Read more
Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life”... Read more
An answer to prayers: priestly ordinations reach new peak in Scotland
Twelve men are set to be ordained priests in Scotland this year, a 20-year high that Catholic leaders credited to... Read more
Don’t send Chaldeans back to persecution in Iraq, advocates plead
After a federal judge again halted the deportation of over 1,000 Chaldeans from the U.S., advocates for the detainees insisted... Read more
Ordained a priest, former Manchester United footballer's goal is Christ
Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, on Saturday. Read more
Marawi conflict is not a religious war, Philippine bishops insist
As violent conflict unleashed by Islamic militants in the Filipino city of Marawi continues to rage, the nation's bishops have... Read more
House passes pair of bills aimed at tighter immigration enforcement
The United States House of Representatives on June 29 passed two bills in an effort to crack down on undocumented... Read more
Are you grateful for the work of sailors? You should be, the Vatican says
On Sunday, the Catholic Church held a special day to remember the hard work and challenges surrounding the occupation of... Read more
Holy tattoo! A 700-year old Christian tradition thrives in Jerusalem
In the Old City of Jerusalem it's hard to escape the ancient history that's still alive within its walls. Read more
Friends, colleagues remember the 'gentleman' Joaquin Navarro-Valls
During his 22 years as spokesman for St. John Paul II, Dr. Joaquin Navarro-Valls became somewhat of a legend in... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
The art Pope Francis loves
What is Pope Francis’ idea of art? Read more
London hospital seeks another hearing in Charlie Gard case
Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is applying for a new hearing with the high court after new evidence suggests... Read more
