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Nun in Mali kidnapped by alleged jihadists

Feb 10, 2017

The Colombian bishops are asking for prayers after a religious sister from Colombia was kidnapped for the home where she... Read more

Bishop says the Christian influence in Jordan is still strong

Feb 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Jerusalem Bishop William Shomali, newly appointed to the Latin Patriarchate of Jordan, says that although Christians are a very small... Read more

Residents walk down a street along Chef Menture Ave after a tornado touched down in the eastern part of the city on Feb. 7, 2017 in New Orleans.

Catholic groups step up after tornadoes strike New Orleans area

Feb 9, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It’s a scene all too unfortunately familiar for many in the city of New Orleans - that of devastation in... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

Vatican meeting calls organ trafficking a crime against humanity

Feb 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

After a conference on organ trafficking at the Vatican Feb. 7-8, participants signed a statement agreeing to unite in fighting... Read more

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016.

This is how Pope Francis keeps his peace amid Vatican 'corruption'

Feb 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, unscripted dialogue with 140 male religious superiors, Pope Francis admitted that there is “corruption” inside the Vatican,... Read more

Human shields outside of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Portland, Oregon.

Portland responds with love after Latino Catholics harassed during Mass

Feb 9, 2017

A week after Hispanic Catholics experienced racial harassment and taunts from a group of men during a Spanish Mass, the... Read more

Pope Francis with the community of La Civilta Cattolica in the Clementine Hall, Feb. 9, 2017.

Pope Francis praises expansion of historic Jesuit newspaper

Feb 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

As the historic Jesuit-run paper La Civilta Cattolica for the first time rolled out four new language editions other than... Read more

Can we end the need for abortion? One organization aims to find out

Feb 9, 2017

Women's healthcare is reaching a new dawn in the state of Colorado, courtesy of a new Catholic Charities initiative whose... Read more

President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Philippines bishops: Trust in God, not Duterte's deadly drug war

Feb 8, 2017

Though the Philippines president has professed a willingness to go “to hell” to win his deadly war on drugs, the... Read more

Former Boston priest faces more sex abuse charges

Feb 8, 2017

A former priest previously convicted of sex abuse of an altar boy was indicted on 29 counts of sexual misconduct... Read more

Mexican flag in front of the Mexican cathedral.

Mexico City constitution blasted for excluding right to life

Feb 8, 2017

The Catholic weekly of the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the city’s new constitution, saying that “it does not recognize... Read more

Ven. Margaret Sinclair.

Priest attributes 'miraculous' healing to Venerable Margaret Sinclair

Feb 8, 2017

A Glasgow priest says he firmly believes he survived a recent near-fatal health scare thanks to the miraculous intercession of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope makes renewed plea on behalf of persecuted Rohingya minority

Feb 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis made an urgent appeal for prayer on behalf for all suffering due to slavery and exploitation,... Read more

Samurai.

Samurai martyr beatified in Japan

Feb 8, 2017

A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in ‎Osaka, Japan on Tuesday.  Read more

St Josephine Bakhita, former slave, is patron of trafficking victims

Feb 8, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

As human trafficking continues to be a supremely important issue during Pope Francis’ pontificate, with an estimated 20 million victims... Read more

Child soldiers.

How Colombia's child soldiers are trying to begin again

Feb 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

Colombia is the only country in the Americas where there child soldiers can still be found.  Read more

Pope Francis.

Is a meeting between Pope Francis and Donald Trump on the horizon?

Feb 7, 2017

Pope Francis could meet with President Donald Trump at the end of May.  Read more

Crowds at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 27, 2017.

Reflections on the March for Life

Feb 7, 2017

Two weeks ago, America witnessed a historic event. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 44th... Read more

Don't move US embassy to Jerusalem, bishops ask Secretary of State

Feb 7, 2017

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires wise U.S. engagement to build a better future for both peoples, and this future could be... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Money doesn't make you rich – loving others does, Pope says

Feb 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis’ pastoral heart came out in his Lenten message this year, focusing in what could be a lengthy homily... Read more