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Mother Teresa's global impact at center of UN exhibit
Mother Teresa’s tireless work for the poor and her relevance for global affairs will be featured at the United Nations,... Read more
Open your hearts to those 'defeated by life,' Pope Francis says
In the wake of the Norcia earthquake, Pope Francis again offered prayers and said he hopes to visit the victims.... Read more
Pope Francis tells a fractured world: God's mercy gives hope for change
Just as God trusts us and expects us to change, we must treat others “never based on fear but on... Read more
Sexual orientation and gender identity: what does the science say?
For most young people who experience feelings of gender dysphoria, the experience is in fact temporary, and a non-heterosexual orientation... Read more
Firefighters sent by Pope rescue 3-old-boy after earthquake
A group of Holy See firefighters sent by Pope Francis to an earthquake-devastated town in Italy rescued a three-year-old boy... Read more
The powerful story of a nun who survived Italy's earthquake
Sister Marjana Lleshi awoke in the early hours of Wednesday morning to the violent shaking of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed 250 people, devastating several towns in... Read more
For David Daleiden, Soros money shows Planned Parenthood in a panic
A leaked grant report from the Open Societies Foundation seems to show Planned Parenthood and its allies in a panicked... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI names his favorite saints
Since he resigned from the papacy over three years ago, Benedict XVI rarely gives interviews. In a recent exception, however,... Read more
Want Catholics back in church? Reflect Jesus, Denver's new bishop says
Father Jorge Rodriguez, the next auxiliary bishop of Denver, believes there is a way to help lapsed Catholics return to... Read more
Two nuns found murdered at their home in Mississippi
Two religious sisters were found murdered in their Mississippi home today, according to police. Read more
St. Louis priest falsely accused by anti-sex abuse group
A group for clergy sex abuse victims made false statements “negligently and with reckless disregard for the truth” against a... Read more
Pope names Mexican-born priest as new auxiliary bishop of Denver
On Thursday, Pope Francis appointed Mexico native Fr. Jorge Rodriguez, former professor and Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, as... Read more
Nun's rosary beads stolen at knife-point in Massachusetts
A religious sister was robbed while on a walk in civilian clothing on Sunday afternoon in Quincy, Massachusetts, authorities said. Read more
Life isn't black and white – teach priests to discern the gray, Pope says
In a conversation with members of the Jesuit order from Poland, Pope Francis said the real life situations of everyday... Read more
Could doctors be forced to perform sex reassignment surgeries?
Following the federal government stating that doctors cannot decline performing sex reassignment surgeries, a group of states, doctors, and hospitals... Read more
Pope John Paul I to be honored with museum in northern Italy
On Friday a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul I will officially be inaugurated in the hometown of the “Smiling... Read more
Federal judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom policy
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Obama administration guidance that would require schools to comply with transgender... Read more
Vatican wades into sex education for young people
The Vatican recently rolled out a new sex education course designed to help parents and educators talk to teens about... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts
The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal... Read more
