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Belgian deacon on trial for murder
Ivo Poppe, a 61-year old Catholic deacon in Belgium, went on trial this week under the suspicion of killing at... Read more
OneLife LA event an opportunity to celebrate life, face culture of death
Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday for a rally and march supporting the dignity of every human life and... Read more
March for Life in Paris draws 40,000 despite heavy rain
Heavy rains did not deter huge crowds from gathering in the streets of Paris for the city’s March for Life... Read more
Analysis: Did Cardinal O’Malley open a door to papal criticism from US bishops?
It is no secret that the pontificate of Pope Francis has been a challenge for Church leaders to navigate, and... Read more
Commentary: Respect is pro-life
Last week, I attended the national March for Life in Washington, D.C. I have attended the march on several occasions... Read more
Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say
One year ago, President Trump reinstituted and expanded the Mexico City Policy, widening a ban on funding for NGOs that... Read more
Scholars decode one of the last fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls, which are among the oldest extant biblical manuscripts, have been a topic of interest since they... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Peru
In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people... Read more
Pope Francis: Final verdict on Sodalitium founder likely 'unfavorable'
On board the papal flight from Lima to Rome, Pope Francis said a final Vatican verdict on the founder of... Read more
Francis says comments on sexual abuse in Chile were 'not the best'
Aboard the papal plane from Lima to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis said that comments made to Chilean journalists Jan. 18... Read more
Pope in Peru: 'Be the saints of the 21st century'
On his last day in Peru, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to imitate Jesus, who embraces the poor and suffering, and... Read more
Don't 'photoshop' your heart – be who you are, Pope tells young Peruvians
On Sunday Pope Francis told Peruvian youth that Jesus doesn't want disciples who have been “photoshopped” to perfection, but like... Read more
The Church needs you, Francis tells contemplative sisters in Peru
Speaking to contemplative women religious Sunday, Pope Francis said that they aren’t second-class, but a necessary part of the Church,... Read more
Why this man says abortion isn't just a woman's issue
A man who lost his own child to abortion believes men have important things to say on the issue, and... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Pope’s words 'a source of great pain' for abuse survivors
The chairman of the Vatican’s commission on sexual abuse has said that recent comments from Pope Francis were painful and... Read more
Fight 'scourge' of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration
If we’re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the... Read more
Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious
Pope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy... Read more
When storms come, have faith in Jesus, Pope tells Catholics in Peru
In a homily Saturday, Pope Francis spoke about the natural disasters Peru experienced over the last year, praising the way... Read more
Warm weather greets marchers at the 45th annual March for Life
They came from across the country and the globe to Washington, DC. for one purpose: to stand in solidarity with... Read more
Pro-life strength lies in love, speakers tell March for Life
The pro-life movement’s most powerful tool lies in its ability to love, speakers said Friday at the March for Life... Read more
