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Protection of minors event draws swath of top Vatican leaders
In a significant show of unity, officials from every Vatican department – including at least half a dozen cardinals who... Read more
Americans agree: Moms and dads should have paid parental leave
A new report by the Pew Research Center has found that the overwhelming majority of Americans support paid family and... Read more
California priest found guilty of embezzling donations
A priest in California has been found guilty of diverting $19,000 in donations to his personal account. Read more
New campaign highlights Catholic services in Michigan
A new television ad campaign launched by the Michigan Catholic Conference is featuring commercials that spotlight the hand of the... Read more
We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says
Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more
Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven
A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more
Pope clears way for canonization of Fatima visionaries
On Thursday Pope Francis approved the second and final miracle needed to canonize Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack
After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Finding God in all things — even coffee
Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more
Don't lose your humanity in refugee debate, US bishops say
The intense debate over U.S. refugee and migrant policy is a chance to meet newcomers and understand others' concerns, the... Read more
Gorsuch made an important distinction when asked about assisted suicide
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch made a crucial ethical distinction in his response to questions about doctor-prescribed suicide during his... Read more
Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack
Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Watch this little girl steal Pope Francis' hat
A cute moment was captured on camera Wednesday, as a 3-year-old girl “stole” Pope Francis’ zucchetto – or skull cap... Read more
March for life, peace and migrants in Tijuana draws 30,000
Some 30,000 people gathered last Sunday for the 17th March for Life, Peace and Migrants in Tijuana, Mexico. Read more
Pope Francis: When we want to give up, God helps us persevere
On Wednesday Pope Francis said each person must strive to imitate the perseverance and consolation of God, which not only... Read more
Italian bishop bans mobsters from being godfathers
Hollywood precedent notwithstanding, an Italian bishop has announced that known members of the mafia cannot be godparents for the Catholic... Read more
Lawsuit says girl in boys' locker room violated student privacy
A Pennsylvania high school wrongly allowed a female student into the boys’ locker room and violated an undressing male student’s... Read more
Supreme Court nominee drilled on abortion, religious freedom at hearings
The judge nominated to replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court answered questions on abortion and religious freedom jurisprudence on... Read more
Spanish video seeks to erase the stigma of Down syndrome
A recent video ad released by the Down Federation seeks to increase awareness of persons with Down syndrome. Read more
The Church and society need you, Pope Francis tells youth
On Tuesday Pope Francis released a video message to youth in advance of the next World Youth Day, to be... Read more
