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Pope Francis: The Gospel is a call to holiness in concrete actions
The Gospel is more than a nice story – it is the concrete revelation of God’s plan for the world... Read more
Massachusetts bill would let minors obtain abortion without parental consent
In the latest move from Massachusetts state legislators to block abortion restrictions and expand access to the procedure, state Sen.... Read more
Nicaraguan cardinal: Peace comes from dialogue, accepting differences
As political tensions continue in Nicaragua, the archbishop of Managua stressed that for peace to be achieved, people need to... Read more
Lawsuit charges Bishop Trautman, Buffalo diocese with abuse cover-up in 1980s
A lawsuit against the Diocese of Buffalo and retired Bishop Donald Trautman claim they covered up a New York priest’s... Read more
Fort Worth bishop helps family seek care in Catholic hospital for gravely ill Tinslee Lewis
After a Texas judge on Thursday allowed a hospital to stop medical treatment for Tinslee Lewis, a terminally ill child... Read more
Cardinal Bo condemns police brutality in Hong Kong
Burmese Cardinal Muang Bo has signed an open letter condemning police brutality in Hong Kong over the Christmas holidays. Read more
Solidarity, subsidiarity needed to provide medical care to all, pope says
The principles of solidarity and subsidiarity should be used together to ensure everyone, including the person experiencing poverty, has access... Read more
Church in Mexico backs bill expanding freedom of religious groups
The president of the Mexican bishops' conference expressed his support for a bill that would grant more freedom to the... Read more
Indiana AG says aborted babies at doctor’s home cannot be identified, pledges ‘dignified burial’
After an Indiana abortion doctor hoarded more than 2,400 sets of unborn babies’ remains dating back nearly 20 years, the... Read more
207 Senators and Congressmen say Roe vs. Wade is 'unworkable'
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, more than 200 members of Congress have signed on to support Louisiana’s abortion regulations,... Read more
Chaput to FOCUS leadership conference: We need Christian friends
Christian friendships are necessary for living a life of faith, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia told college students in a... Read more
Push for buffer zones in Ireland follows pro-life vigil outside Dublin hospital
A pro-life rosary vigil on New Year’s Day outside Dublin’s National Maternity Hospital sparked calls by abortion supporters for “exclusion... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: Nigerians killed by terrorists are ‘martyrs’
African Church leaders have responded to the reported Dec. 26 execution of 11 Nigerian Christians by a terrorist group affiliated... Read more
Abuse lawsuit window opens in California
A three-year window opened in California Wednesday, allowing lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse that would normally be impeded by the... Read more
Should Catholics care about poetry?
Do you remember the last poem you read, or heard? Read more
Cardinal Mueller: Church crisis comes from abandoning God, adapting to culture
The crisis facing the Catholic Church today has arisen from an attempt – even by some within the Church -... Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for losing patience with woman who grabbed him
Pope Francis apologized Wednesday for losing his patience with a woman who grabbed his arm in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Pope Francis: Honor the dignity of women for a better world in 2020
Pope Francis began the new year with a call for the dignity of women to be honored -- not exploited... Read more
Diocese of Providence challenges RI statute of limitations expansion
The Diocese of Providence has challenged a new Rhode Island law that greatly expands the time window for filing childhood... Read more
Farmers in Zimbabwe facing severe droughts, hunger crisis, CRS says
As severe drought conditions continue in Zimbabwe, close to 7 million people are facing food shortages, a Catholic aid agency... Read more
