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In first-ever event, UN commemorates religious victims of violence
The United Nations General Assembly has designated Aug. 22 as the first-ever International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of... Read more
Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says
For the Catholic Church to be renewed, the entire body of Christ - especially the laity - must strive to... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more
White House criticized for push to allow indefinite detention of migrant kids
The White House announced on Wednesday that it would look to terminate court-approved limits on detention of migrant children and... Read more
Priest: We need to address roots of the global migration crisis
With migrant and refugee numbers at a crisis level in Europe and other parts of the world, the international community... Read more
Amazon missionary bishop: Synod plans miss the real problems
A long-time missionary bishop of the Amazon River delta has said that the working document for an upcoming synod of... Read more
Jesuit superior general: Satan is a 'symbolic reality'
The superior general of the Society of Jesus said Aug. 21 that the devil is a symbol, but not a... Read more
Florida bishops: Serial killer's execution is 'unnecessary'
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops is pleading for Gov. Ron DeSantis to stop the execution of Gary Ray Bowles,... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church
Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity. Read more
Vatican ‘acknowledges the court's decision’ to dismiss Cardinal George Pell's appeal
The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of... Read more
Archdiocese to break ground for Bl. Stanley Rother shrine in November
The shy and unassuming Blessed Father Stanley Rother, a missionary priest and martyr from a farming family, would likely be... Read more
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse conviction
The conviction of Cardinal George Pell has been upheld by the Court of Appeals in Victoria. A three-judge appellate panel... Read more
Hospital boat named 'Pope Francis' sets sail to serve rural Amazon region
A hospital boat named the “Pope Francis” set sail this week in the Amazon River to bring medical care to... Read more
African news agency aims to tell stories from ‘the grassroots’
At the launch event for a new African Catholic news agency Saturday, a Kenyan bishop urged journalists to focus their... Read more
After protest, Buffalo diocese denies allegations of former seminarian
Amid a media firestorm and a small protest Sunday, the Diocese of Buffalo disputed allegations made in a letter published... Read more
Kentucky again denies abortion clinic's license
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s administration has reportedly denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Louisville its license to perform abortions,... Read more
After investigation, Memphis bishop defends priest accused of racism
The Diocese of Memphis is supporting a pastor whose staff denied a job to a black housekeeper on the grounds... Read more
Cincinnati priest arrested and indicted for sexually abusing minor
A Cincinnati priest removed from ministry last month for grooming behavior has been indicted on nine counts of raping an... Read more
'Unplanned' actress establishes scholarship for pregnant women
Ashley Bratcher, lead-actress in the pro-life movie “Unplanned,” has helped establish a scholarship for women pursing an education during an... Read more
Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration
Pope Francis said Sunday that prayer in adoration of God and service to others spreads the fire of God’s love,... Read more
