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Call for prayers, reform follow deadly fire at Guatemala girls' shelter
There is mourning in Guatemala after at least 35 girls perished in a fire at a state-run home for youth,... Read more
Divorce numbers rise among older Americans, fall among younger couples
The divorce rate has doubled for Americans over age 50, and tripled among Americans over 65, a new survey shows. Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake
As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more
He's back! Pope Francis returns to Rome grateful for spiritual retreat
After spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned... Read more
NY archdiocese defends right to make hiring decisions
The Archdiocese of New York argued before a federal circuit court this week that it should have the freedom to... Read more
Muhammad Ali's family speaks up on religious freedom after airport detainment
Family members of boxing great Muhammed Ali say they were detained at an airport for their religion and have linked... Read more
Where it's OK to eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day this Lent
If you’re an Irish Catholic (or any Catholic) living in the United States, you will need to check with your... Read more
Arizona State University to hold first Pregnant on Campus Week
The Students for Life Group at Arizona State University is planning the nation’s first Pregnant on Campus Week to offer... Read more
Holy-wood: How one priest supports 'truth, beauty and goodness' in film
The path to priesthood doesn’t often include stops on the sets of soap operas. Read more
More than 200 Korean martyrs are up for beatification
The first Bishop of Pyongyang, an American born-bishop, and numerous priests and laity are among the 213 who could be... Read more
She grew up in the art world – now she's leading the Vatican museums
Barbara Jatta, the newest director of the Vatican museums, and the first woman to hold the position, said that working... Read more
Conditions lamented as seven Argentine inmates die in fire
The deaths of seven inmates in a fire at a police station in Pergamino, Argentina has brought renewed criticisms of... Read more
What the US bishops want to see in health care reform
As Congress considers a new health care law, the U.S. bishops are calling for a plan that does not fund... Read more
Four Ethiopia nuns killed in car crash on the way to a funeral
The Church in Ethiopia is mourning the deaths of four religious sisters who died in a car accident that critically... Read more
Meet the four-legged Franciscan 'friar'
The newest member of St. Francis Monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is furry and has four legs. Read more
Former Bank of America exec tapped as next Washington auxiliary
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., a former vice-president for Bank of... Read more
This Catholic school made $24 million by investing in Snapchat
St. Francis Catholic High School in Mountain View, California recently revealed that it invested just $15,000 in a very early... Read more
For women, Vatican's new female advisory group 'a good start'
A new advisory group for the Pontifical Council for Culture is being hailed as the beginning of a greater representation... Read more
The death penalty doesn't solve problems, archbishop tells UN
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations reiterated the Vatican’s defense of all human life in... Read more
