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What is it like to be a missionary in Mongolia?
When Francisco Javier Olivera was born, his mother offered him to the Virgin Mary, praying that he would become a... Read more
Dominican priest: California confession bill threatens all religions
If California moves forward with its proposed law trying to force priests to violate the seal of Confession, it is... Read more
Pope Francis gives $500,000 to support migrants in Mexico
Peter’s Pence, a global charitable fund overseen by Pope Francis, will support migrants in limbo in Mexico, the charity has... Read more
Buffalo priests removed from ministry following seminarian complaints
Three priests have been temporarily removed from ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, after seminarians say they engaged in salacious... Read more
New safety measures in place after Sri Lanka bombings
One week after the Sri Lanka Easter bombings, authorities continue to seek those responsible for the violence, while enacting new... Read more
Gonzaga students worked at on-campus home of accused priests
Gonzaga University students were hired to serve as aides at an on-campus retirement home in which lived several priests accused... Read more
'Our country should be better than this' says DiNardo after synagogue attack
The president of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference has condemned the shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on April 27,... Read more
Archbishop Etienne of Anchorage named coadjutor of Seattle
Pope Francis Monday appointed Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Anchorage to be coadjutor archbishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Read more
Pope Francis: Divine Mercy is found in Christ’s wounds
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s wounds, which he said contain the difficulties and persecutions endured by... Read more
Religion 'less important' to most people than 20 years ago, surveys find
Participants in a study spanning 27 countries say that religion plays a less important role in public life than it... Read more
After order to vacate residential area, McAllen Catholic immigration center to move downtown
After a close vote, McAllen, Texas officials approved a new downtown location for a Catholic immigration relief center that was... Read more
French cigarette smokers: We didn’t start Notre-Dame fire
Sure, smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, low birth rates, strokes, and arthritis. But smoking didn’t cause the April 15... Read more
CUA president applauds students' decision to block porn
The president of The Catholic University of America has voiced his support for a student government resolution that asked the... Read more
Injunction against Title X funding rules draws pro-life criticism
Pro-life advocates have lamented a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against the federal Protect Life Rule, which bars family planning funds... Read more
IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'
A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more
Bishop Donald J. Hying appointed to lead Madison diocese
Pope Francis Thursday appointed Donald J. Hying the next bishop of Madison following the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino... Read more
Abortion language nixed from UN resolution after Trump admin threatens veto
Language referring to abortion was removed from a United Nations resolution on the care of sexual abuse survivors in wartime,... Read more
Sri Lanka's Ranjith: 'I would have cancelled' Easter Mass if bomb warnings were passed on
The Archbishop of Colombo says that government officials in Sri Lanka should be fired for failing to act on tips... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Peruvian archbishop withdraws defamation suit against journalist
The Archbishop of Piura, Peru, José Antonio Eguren, announced that he will withdraw a complaint of aggravated defamation against journalist... Read more
