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Kids in a time of climate change – what's a Catholic to do?

Jul 17, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Travis Rieder and his wife Sadiye have one child.  Read more

Montessori classroom.

In new school, Byzantine spirituality meets Montessori method

Jul 16, 2017

By Perry West

With the goal of encountering children on a more personal level to meet their academic and spiritual needs, a Montessori... Read more

Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI: Cardinal Meisner died a 'cheerful' man

Jul 16, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a letter sent for the funeral of the late Cardinal Joachim Meisner, retired Pope Benedict XVI praised the prelate... Read more

Refugees in Jordan.

As US hits refugee cap, bishops ask Trump administration to do more

Jul 16, 2017

With the United States government’s cap on refugees having been reached for the year, the nation's bishops have issued a... Read more

Pope Francis smiles in St. Peter's Square June 14, 2017.

Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says

Jul 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more

Camino de Santiago.

Bishops stress hospitality for Camino de Santiago hosts

Jul 14, 2017

By Elise Harris

The bishops of Spain and France have published a new letter emphasizing the importance of hospitality for people who host... Read more

Black Catholic congress emphasizes unity, action

Jul 14, 2017

More than 2,000 participants from across the country gathered in Orlando, Fla. last week for the 12th National Black Catholic... Read more

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US neurology expert will visit UK to examine Charlie Gard

Jul 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The American doctor whose experimental treatment has been sought by the parents of Charlie Gard will travel to London on... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a baby girl during his trip to Fatima May 12-13, 2017.

Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister

Jul 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more

Santa Muerte.

Mexican prison massacre may have 'Saint Death' ties

Jul 14, 2017

The recent massacre of over two dozen prisoners in a central penitentiary in the state of Guerrero, Mexico may have... Read more

Shroud of Turin featuring positive (L) and negative (R) digital filters.

New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim

Jul 14, 2017

New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that... Read more

Bishop lauds bill to fight human trafficking

Jul 13, 2017

By Matt Hadro

An upgrade to a key anti-trafficking bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday, and has been praised by one U.S.... Read more

Fr. Antonio Spadaro. CC 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Jesuit publication slams perceived evangelical-Catholic coalition in US

Jul 13, 2017

An analysis piece published Thursday in La Civilta Cattolica, discusses what it calls a “surprising” and unfortunate alliance between conservative... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Yemeni minister: Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive

Jul 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

After nearly a year since his kidnapping, Yemen officials say that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is in fact alive and efforts... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Former president, treasurer of Vatican hospital charged with misuse of funds

Jul 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Thursday that an investigation involving the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in... Read more

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Oriental Institute, on Sept. 17, 2015.

In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future

Jul 13, 2017

Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more

Detail from the The Battle of the Milvian Bridge in the Hall of Constantine showing an allegorical Justice, lately found to be the work of Raphael, c. 1520.

Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace

Jul 12, 2017

Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... Read more

Melinda Gates.

Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

Jul 12, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates.  Read more

A KC-130 Hercules prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion during training over the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III.

After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer

Jul 12, 2017

Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016.

Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ

Jul 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more