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Dva, a Syrian Refugee.

Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees

Feb 6, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who... Read more

US Capitol.

This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion

Feb 6, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more

Pope Francis examines a book with Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, chairman of the Evangelical Church in Germany, at an ecumenical meeting at the Vatican, Feb. 6, 2017.

Look to Christ to overcome 'tragic' Reformation legacy, Pope says

Feb 6, 2017

The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for both Protestants and Catholics to place Christ at the... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 21, 2016.

Pope Francis 'serene' after critical posters plastered around Rome

Feb 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

While the Pope has in the past been depicted as a superhero or peace advocate, this weekend set a much... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City Flag.

Holy See signs agreement with Republic of the Congo

Feb 5, 2017

The Holy See and the Republic of the Congo on Friday signed a framework agreement to govern relations between the... Read more

Pope francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Dec. 9, 2015.

Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.

Feb 5, 2017

On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016.

Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side, public domain.

Senate bill would move women's health funding away from Planned Parenthood

Feb 4, 2017

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would re-allocate women’s health care funding away from controversial abortion provider Planned... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis explains why your money won't save you

Feb 4, 2017

Pope Francis warned of the “hidden victims” of capitalism, the idolatry of money and false philanthropy, telling a Saturday gathering... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees

Feb 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more

 Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, speaks with journalists aboard the papal flight to Colombo, Jan. 12, 2015.

Pope names Archbishop Becciu personal delegate to Order of Malta

Feb 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has named Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, as his personal delegate to oversee the... Read more

Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.

Feb 4, 2017

There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more

Supreme Court nominee authored a book on assisted suicide

Feb 3, 2017

By Matt Hadro

President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court wrote a book on “the future of assisted suicide” in 2006... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on Oct. 19, 2016.

Pope Francis encourages successful dialogue at Nobel Peace summit

Feb 3, 2017

On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican's Secretary of State sent a message encouraging the participants of XVI World Summit... Read more

Why some Texas legislators want to limit the death penalty

Feb 3, 2017

One death sentence in Texas has prompted some legislators to rethink the state’s broad qualifications for the death penalty.  Read more

The statue of St. Peter inside the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, Jan. 19, 2015.

Bishop Fellay: Offer of personal prelature under consideration

Feb 3, 2017

By Elise Harris

While divisions between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X still exist, representatives from both sides have said... Read more

Babies holding hands.

The story of Rowen and Blake: Twins who cuddled to stay alive

Feb 3, 2017

When newlyweds Charlie and Hayley Lampshire from Oxfordshire, England found out they were pregnant with twins in 2015, they couldn't... Read more

Syrian refugee.

Who is our neighbor? Faith leaders say it's refugees

Feb 3, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As leaders of many faiths gathered for prayer in Washington, D.C. this week, they pledged solidarity with refugees looking to... Read more

Syrian children at a refugee camp.

Catholic leaders: Refugee ban actually harms national security

Feb 2, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Rather than protecting U.S. interests, recent executive orders restricting immigrants and refugees could actually pose a threat to national security,... Read more

Despite terror, Aleppo's Christians have hope, desire to rebuild

Feb 2, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Despite the destruction caused by nearly six years of conflict between rebels and pro-government forces, the people in Aleppo, especially... Read more