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This 400 year-old saint's story won big at a Rome film festival

Jun 28, 2016

When EWTN director James Kelty produced a film about the first Native American saint Kateri Tekakwitha, he didn’t know that... Read more

California Capitol Building.

California leaders are threatening Catholic colleges. Again.

Jun 28, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

A bill that strips longstanding legal protections for religious colleges and universities is underway in the California legislature – and... Read more

Miami archbishop faults rush to blame Catholicism for Orlando shooting

Jun 27, 2016

In the wake of the Orlando mass shooting, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami has countered another bishop’s claim that religion,... Read more

Sister Cecilia Maria in her final days.

These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why

Jun 27, 2016

By Ursula Murua

Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have... Read more

2015 March for Life in Washington D.C. on Jan. 22, 2015.

Supreme Court ruling blasted for pro-abortion bias in Texas ruling

Jun 27, 2016

By Matt Hadro

In striking down Texas’ regulations of abortion clinics, the Supreme Court showed favoritism toward the supposed “right to abortion” over... Read more

Pope Francis prepares to greet Queen Elizabeth II at the Vatican April 3, 2014.

Pope Francis 'angry' over media slant on women deacons

Jun 27, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis told journalists on Sunday that he was somewhat angered when reports emerged that the Church was allegedly paving... Read more

US Supreme Court.

Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations

Jun 27, 2016

On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down a 2013 Texas law regulating the safety of abortion clinics, saying in a... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to reporters aboard the papal flight from Africa to Italy, Nov. 30, 2015.

Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Armenia

Jun 26, 2016

During his flight from Armenia to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the assembled journalists aboard... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to reporters aboard the papal flight to Armenia, June 24, 2016.

Pope Francis says Church must accompany gays, not discriminate

Jun 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a wide-ranging inflight press conference on his way back from Armenia on Sunday, Pope Francis responded to a question... Read more

Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II pray at the Armenian apostolic cathedral in Gyumri, June 25, 2016.

Pope and Armenian Church leader: Crisis in the family caused by secularism

Jun 26, 2016

By Ann Schneible

In a joint declaration signed Sunday, Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II expressed their shared belief that, when the family... Read more

Fr. Robert Barron.

How to not be a 'beige Catholic,' according to Bishop Barron

Jun 26, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Catholics in America today need to find ways to engage the culture with truth, and avoid “beige Catholicism” that seeks... Read more

Pope Francis greets Catholicos Karekin II during divine liturgy, June 26, 2016.

Pope to Catholicos Karekin II: 'We have embraced as brothers'

Jun 26, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis reiterated his desire for full communion with the Armenian Apostolic Church during its divine liturgy on Sunday, the... Read more

Cardinal Antonio Canizares.

'Hate crime' case against Valencia archbishop thrown out

Jun 25, 2016

A judge in Spain has thrown out a “hate crime” case concerning Cardinal Antonio Cañizares of Valencia, Spain, ruling that... Read more

Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II at the ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace on Saturday, June 25.

Pope to Armenian Church: 'Let us race towards full communion!'

Jun 25, 2016

Working toward full communion is a project of love, humility and peace, Pope Francis told Armenian Orthodox leaders gathered at... Read more

Pope Francis and Archbishop Georg Ganswein in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, May 7, 2014.

Is Francis the last Pope? A rare interview with Archbishop Gänswein

Jun 25, 2016

What is Benedict XVI's own view of his historical resignation? What has the fall-out been from his secretary Archbishop Georg... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyurmi Armenia, June 25, 2016.

Faith is not a museum piece, Pope says

Jun 25, 2016

By Ann Schneible

During the first major Mass of his three-day visit to Armenia, Pope Francis said faith is not a thing of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in Armenia, June 24, 2016.

'Spirit of Ecumenism' helps promote Christian witness, Pope says

Jun 24, 2016

Praying at the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the start of his three-day visit to the Caucasus... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on the flight from Rome to Armenia, June 24, 2016.

Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more

Greg Stormans.

Here's what actually happens when you fight for conscience rights

Jun 24, 2016

Every morning, Greg Stormans contemplates a Bible verse perched in a tiny frame above his bathroom sink, which his daughter... Read more

  Fr. Thomas Reese. Courtesy of USCIRF.

Jesuit appointed head of US religious freedom commission

Jun 23, 2016

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has a new chairman, and for the first time, the position will be... Read more