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Catholic uni reform triggered California abortion mandate that violated federal law
A California rule to require abortion coverage in health care plans now faces scrutiny from federal officials who say it... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies
Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis said Sunday in a homily in the Italian city... Read more
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari in a speech that warned against... Read more
Computer programming teen Carlo Acutis to be beatified
The Vatican announced Saturday the approval of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager... Read more
L’Arche reports sexual misconduct by founder Jean Vanier
L’Arche International published the results Saturday of an independent investigation detailing sexual misconduct by its founder Jean Vanier with six... Read more
Fr. Emil Kapaun's path to sainthood to face Vatican milestone in March
A Kansas priest recalls the holy deeds of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a POW and chaplain during the Korean... Read more
After LGBT teachers resign, Seattle archbishop says teachers must be Gospel witnesses
After students at a Catholic high school in Washington state staged protests in support of two teachers who resigned their... Read more
Santa Fe archbishop weighs in on papal discussion of Fr. James Martin
Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe has offered his recollections of a meeting between Pope Francis and the American Southwest,... Read more
Pope Francis: Canon law revision project is concluding
Pope Francis said on Friday that canon law can be like medicine, because justice is healing for the entire Church.... Read more
Syria’s Hidden Victims - Samer Hanna
Marginalized for centuries, persecuted by ISIS, afraid to attract any attention from the West, Syrian Christians remain, by most accounts,... Read more
New Zealand abortion bill 'totally unacceptable', bishops say
The unborn child will lose all rights under a bill to change New Zealand’s abortion laws, and women pressured into... Read more
US bishops: Pope Francis talks Fr. James Martin, euthanasia, at private meeting
During a private meeting with bishops from the southwestern United States, Pope Francis talked about his 2019 meeting with Fr.... Read more
How California's abortion mandate trampled on Catholic nuns
California could lose federal funds for requiring employer health plans to cover elective abortion, federal officials have said. Read more
Diocese of Harrisburg files for bankruptcy amid new sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that it is filing for bankruptcy. Read more
LGBTQ+ law clinic at Gonzaga Law raises 'serious concerns' for Spokane bishop
Gonzaga University’s plan to become the first Jesuit university to open a law clinic focused primarily on LGBT advocacy has... Read more
Picture this: Knights of Columbus publish new illustrated history
A multitude of photos and copies of historic records enliven a new history of the largest Catholic men’s organization in... Read more
Kidnapped Nigerian priest has been released
The Nigerian priest who was abducted by gunmen last week has been freed. Fr. Nicholas Oboh was kidnapped last week... Read more
In last Sunday Mass as Philly archbishop, Chaput retires with gratitude
Archbishop Charles Chaput has been a diocesan bishop for 31 years. For most of that time, his people have known... Read more
In new series, Pope Francis offers insights on the Nicene Creed
An Italian television station released on Monday the first in an eight part series of interviews designed to highlight reflections... Read more
Pope Francis requires year of missionary work for future Vatican diplomat priests
Pope Francis has requested that priests in formation for the Holy See’s diplomatic service be required to spend one year... Read more
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