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Where hospices are at their worst, Christians have a mission
In the wake of terrible conditions of negligence and abuse reported at some U.S. hospice facilities, several Catholic doctors are... Read more
Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more
Ariz. Catholic agency hopes to house asylum seekers in unused detention center
A Catholic agency in Tucson, Arizona is hoping to transform an unused portion of a juvenile detention center into housing... Read more
Vincent Lambert dies after removal of food and water
Vincent Lambert, a 42 year-old quadriplegic man, died in a French hospital Thursday morning, more than one week after doctors... Read more
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Ohio bill would introduce fetal development into school curriculum
A recently introduced bill in Ohio would add scientific information about the development of the unborn child to the state’s... Read more
Catholic school teacher fired for gay marriage sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
A teacher at a Catholic school in Indianapolis whose contract was terminated due to his same-sex marriage is suing the... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir director ceases duties
Fr. Massimo Palombella has ceased his position as director of the Sistine Chapel Choir, according to the Vatican. The music... Read more
Amid rise in gang violence, Irish archbishop calls for new temperance movement
An archbishop in Northern Ireland has called for the reigniting of a “temperance movement” to address the problem of alcohol... Read more
Christmas, Bible controversies prompt VA policies for 'inclusive' religious liberty
New policies from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs permit religious literature, symbols, and displays at VA facilities in a... Read more
Dominican Republic families demonstrate against gender ideology in education
Families in the Dominican Republic joined together July 4 for a national civic demonstration to protest a new Department of... Read more
'Never accept' separation of faith from political engagement, Chaput says
Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday. Read more
Catholic woman with schizophrenia being held for blasphemy in Indonesia
A mentally ill woman who identified herself as a Catholic is being held for blasphemy in Indonesia after an incident... Read more
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
Thousands of Irish pro-lifers rally in Dublin, say abortion law must go
An estimated 10,000 Irish pro-life advocates attended the first major pro-life rally and march in Ireland since the country implemented... Read more
Catholic foster child can attend Protestant school, Irish judge rules
A judge in Ireland has decided that a Catholic girl in foster care can attend a Protestant Church of Ireland... Read more
Pope Francis prays for migrants killed in airstrike in Libya
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the victims of the airstrike that hit a migrant detention center in Libya, and called... Read more
Pope Francis tells Ukrainian Catholic leaders to persevere in hope amid Donbas conflict
One day following his private audience with Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis met Friday with leaders of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified
Pope Francis approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen Friday, making possible the American television catechist's beatification. Read more
UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit
A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more
