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Pope Francis speaks inside the synod hall of the Vatican.

Pope Francis: Ordination of married men 'absolutely not' main theme of Amazon synod

Aug 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The ordination to the priesthood of mature, married men, sometimes called viri probati, is among the topics to be addressed... Read more

Residents wade through flood waters in Karachi, Pakistan July 31, 2019.

Amid extreme flooding in Pakistan, Catholic volunteers step up

Aug 8, 2019

A 52-year-old Caritas volunteer helped rescue more than two dozen families from a recent flood in Karachi, Pakistan.  Read more

A 2018 demonstration organized by Teens for Gun Reform, an organization of students in the Washington DC area.

What the Church does - and does not - teach about gun control 

Aug 8, 2019

By Mary Farrow

Jordan Anchondo and her husband, Andre were shopping for school supplies for their five-year-old last Saturday morning at a Walmart... Read more

The flag of Argentina.

In Argentina, Catholic priests face trial for deaf children's sexual abuse

Aug 8, 2019

The trial has begun for two Catholic priests and a former employee allegedly involved in sexual abuse of 10 students... Read more

Stained glass window in the Dominican St. Cecilia Motherhouse in Nashville, TN.

St. Dominic, a dog, and divine fire

Aug 8, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The first image to greet visitors to the basilica containing the tomb of St. Dominic in Bologna, Italy is a... Read more

Joelle Chung, who was disqualified from participating in the tennis postseason by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Tennis competition neglected student athletes who observe Sabbath, lawsuit says

Aug 7, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

High school tennis players who observe the Sabbath on Saturday have challenged a Washington state athletics association in court, saying... Read more

At Knights convention, Kendrick Castillo remembered, honored as ‘a hero’

Aug 7, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Kendrick Castillo, an 18 year-old who died in May while helping disarm a school shooter in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was... Read more

Federal judge extends injunction against Arkansas abortion laws

Aug 7, 2019

A federal judge has extended a temporary injunction against three new abortion clinic regulations in Arkansas.  Read more

Pope Francis in the Paul VI hall Dec. 13, 2017.

True wealth is found in Jesus Christ, not money, Pope Francis says

Aug 7, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Wednesday criticized those who give more consideration to money than the sacraments or helping others find true wealth... Read more

New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks

Aug 6, 2019

The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more

At watershed moment, assisted suicide could expand in Australia

Aug 6, 2019

Legal assisted suicide could expand in Australia, as the Western Australian government has introduced legislation to allow people deemed terminally... Read more

After US mass shootings, Mexican bishops denounce hate speech, xenophobia

Aug 6, 2019

In a recent statement, the Mexican bishops’ conference voiced “great sorrow” at recent acts of violence in both the U.S.... Read more

Pro-life leaders with an impact win Catholic honors

Aug 6, 2019

Three Catholic pro-life leaders have won recognition for their diverse work, including outreach to pregnant and parenting women and public... Read more

Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako.

Iraqi patriarch to Pope Francis: Chaldean Church is 'a church of martyrs'

Aug 6, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Chaldean Catholic Church is a Church of martyrs, Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako of Babylon told Pope Francis this week.  Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

McCarrick's grooming tactics shown in letters to seminarians and abuse victims

Aug 6, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Letters from Theodore McCarrick to his abuse victims were published Tuesday by the Associated Press, in advance of a promised... Read more

Protests have continued in Hong Kong since June 9th, as demonstrators speak out against an extradition proposal.

Hong Kong university students protest extradition proposal

Aug 5, 2019

Catholics university students in Hong Kong are joining their voices to the widespread protests against a now-suspended proposal to permit... Read more

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Courtesy photo.

Indianapolis Jesuit high school makes Vatican appeal of disciplinary measures

Aug 5, 2019

A Jesuit-sponsored high school in Indiana has asked the Vatican to overturn Indianapolis Archbishop Charles Thompson’s decision to revoke the... Read more

Syrian refugee.

Bipartisan senators urge Trump administration to keep refugee program

Aug 5, 2019

By Matt Hadro

A bipartisan group of 18 senators is urging the Trump administration not to shut down refugee admissions, but rather to... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome, June 26, 2014.

Knights of Columbus donated over $185 million to charity in 2018

Aug 5, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Ahead of its annual convention this week, the Knights of Columbus announced August 1 that it donated more than $185... Read more

Rose petals fall in St. Mary Major Basilica Aug. 5, 2017 to commemorate the "miracle of the snow."

White roses fall inside Roman basilica to mark 4th century Marian miracle

Aug 5, 2019

By Courtney Mares

White rose petals fell from the ceiling of St. Mary Major Basilica Monday, as Romans celebrated the anniversary of a... Read more