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Catechetical youth site aims to share mercy at World Youth Day
Poland has been known as the heart of the Divine Mercy devotion since the 1930s and also boasts the homeland... Read more
Why Starbucks and McDonald's are blocking porn from their WiFi
Two of the largest chain restaurants with free WiFi in the United States, McDonald’s and Starbucks, are adding pornography filters... Read more
Who is 'the Black Madonna' and why is she so important?
Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna,” will be one of Pope Francis' primary stops during his... Read more
Remember the Copts ISIS martyred in Libya? This priest does.
For Christians in Egypt, the possibility of martyrdom is not a remote one. Read more
Americans think statute of limitations laws should be applied equally
By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans believe it is unfair to extend the statute of limitations regarding sex abuse cases for... Read more
Only Christ offers answers in our violent world, Baton Rouge bishop says
Jesus Christ’s triumph over death, despair and hate should move us forward after a deadly attack on law enforcement officers... Read more
Archbishop Ganswein calls German Church Tax 'a serious problem'
Archbishop Georg Ganswein has criticized the German Church Tax process, calling its handling of people opting out of the controversial... Read more
New religious laws in Russia not expected to hurt Catholic Church
Last week, despite protests from religious leaders and human rights groups, Russian president Vladimir Putin approved a new set of... Read more
Pope leads prayers for victims of Nice attack
On Sunday, Pope Francis led the crowds in St. Peter's Square in prayers for the victims of Thursday's attack in... Read more
California bishops urge voters to reject the death penalty this fall
On Thursday, the bishops of California announced their support of a state ballot measure that would end the use of... Read more
German bishops release new figures: fewer churchgoers, parishes, and priests
Figures released Friday by the German bishops' conference draw a bleak picture of the ongoing decline of Catholicism in Germany. Read more
As reforms roll out, Pope Francis proves a man of his word
Several recent appointments by Pope Francis to Vatican departments show that his reform of the Roman Curia is in tune... Read more
Why this bishop from the US is now one step closer to being a saint
On July 8 Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a decree recognizing the heroic... Read more
Reports emerge of teens convulsing from 'Charlie Charlie' game
A Colombian news outlet has reported convulsions and other strange behaviors in 22 local teenagers who allegedly played “Charlie Charlie,”... Read more
Gammarelli legacy passes to sixth generation of papal tailors
For five generations the Gammarellis have dressed and shod the Vicar of Christ through their family business, Rome’s historic Ditta... Read more
Vatican condemns Nice attack as 'homicidal madness'
After a truck plowed through crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the French city of Nice, killing 84, the Vatican has... Read more
What the Holy See has to say about conflict in the Middle East
If peace is to be achieved in the Middle East, it will be a joint effort, requiring the cooperation of... Read more
Doctor Death? A sinister one-stop-shop opens in California
You can’t put a price on most things in life. But you can, apparently, put a price on death -... Read more
Vatican event draws heavy hitters to discuss faith, sports
Alongside other global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee, German-based insurance carrier Allianz has partnered... Read more
What's missing from the national conversation on race, violence, and lethal force? You.
In the wake of last week’s horrific deaths of Dallas police officers Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith,... Read more
