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In UK, abortion clinic inspections have consequences
British inspectors have barred some abortions at Marie Stopes International due to concerns about safety and informed consent for abortion. Read more
Fragment of Christ's Cross stolen from California church
A fragment from what is believed to be the True Cross of Christ, stolen from its home beneath a picture.... Read more
Reflections on Mother Teresa from her 'Apostle of the Rosary'
Women’s rights activist Reggie Littlejohn is known for her fierce work fighting forced abortion and gendercide in China, often through... Read more
Don't bring back the death penalty, New Mexico bishops plead
The Catholic bishops of New Mexico are speaking up against a proposal to reintroduce capital punishment in the state, saying... Read more
Pope Francis taps DC auxiliary as the new Bishop of Memphis
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Martin D. Holley, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Washington D.C. and... Read more
India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations
Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark... Read more
Pope Francis names American as new Vatican ambassador to Guinea Bissau
On Monday Pope Francis appointed U.S. Archbishop Michael W. Banach as Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea Bissau, marking the latest in... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'bloody' attack at a wedding in Turkey
After an explosion in southern Turkey lit up a wedding ceremony, killing 50 people and wounding nearly 100 more, Pope... Read more
Privacy, safety at stake with proposed rule on homeless shelters
According to proposed federal rules, homeless shelters partnering with the government might soon have to compromise the privacy and safety... Read more
This three-time Olympian wishes she could dine with Mother Angelica
When the New York Times interviewed retired Olympian Dominique Dawes, she was asked a peculiar question: if you could have... Read more
It's World Humanitarian Day. Here's 5 things you should know.
Friday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. The day “honors... Read more
After decline in sales, Target tests out bathroom compromise
Amid continuing dispute over its transgender bathroom policy, the retail giant Target has denied that the controversy is linked to... Read more
What's it like to be a persecuted Christian? This exhibit shows you
A teddy bear, a diploma, a menu – items owned, achieved and touched by Christians who were brutally killed in... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Assisi again for interreligious summit
In September Pope Francis will make his second visit to Assisi in just two months for an interreligious summit for... Read more
Suicide of bullied student raises questions for Catholic school
The suicide of a seventh grade Catholic school student prompted outpourings of grief and prayers, amid disputed claims from his... Read more
Challenge to Maryland Ten Commandments statue dropped
A monument of the Ten Commandments outside a Maryland courthouse is safe, after a lawsuit against it was dropped this... Read more
Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday
Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more
Number of German priest ordinations plummets to new low
Never before have so few Catholic priests been ordained in the Church in Germany: a total of 58 men joined... Read more
For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries
Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more
The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping
As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more
