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Senators introduce bill to stop federally funded embryonic stem cell research
The Patients First Act would reverse President Barack Obama’s 2009 executive order that allowed for federally-funded research at NIH using... Read more
Bill to legalize abortion delayed after pushback in New South Wales
A bill that would decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed at least a... Read more
After John Paul II Institute students publish letter, president defends changes
The president of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute said Tuesday that despite recently published objections from students and alumni,... Read more
With St. Joseph's help, a 'business guild' supports Minnesota Catholics
Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and... Read more
Despite human rights concerns, Senate fails to stop Saudi arms sale
The Senate on Monday failed to override President Trump’s veto of their attempts to block over $8 billion in arms... Read more
How one Cambodian refugee found Catholicism through her mother
Phally Budock owes a lot to her mother. Read more
John Paul II Institute responds to student and faculty criticisms
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute issued a statement Monday, defending recent changes at the school. But some students and... Read more
Archbishop says he never vetoed Sr. Joan Chittister's invite to Australian conference
On June 24, Sr. Joan Chittister, O.S.B., told the NY Times that she had been disinvited to speak at a... Read more
NIH issues new guidelines for funding research on aborted fetal tissue
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have issued new guidelines with restrictions for scientists seeking federal grants to use tissue... Read more
Archbishop Lori defends Baltimore after Trump tweets
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore issued a statement Saturday rebutting a tweet from President Donald Trump that claimed that... Read more
Vatican: Remains of missing teen not found among bones
The Vatican reported Sunday that bones discovered in previously hidden ossuaries pre-date the 20th century – and therefore cannot be... Read more
After deadly shipwreck, Pope Francis appeals for safety of migrants
As up to 150 migrants are feared to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, Pope Francis... Read more
First Nations Canadians celebrate St. Kateri as a bridge between cultures
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized a saint, was celebrated by First Nations people throughout Canada... Read more
Mexican archbishop laments attack on priest, death of taxi driver
Archbishop Carlos Garfias of Morelia expressed his solidarity with the Diocesis of Tlapa and with their bishop, Dagoberto Sosa, after... Read more
Syro-Malabar Church: Reports of protests against Cardinal Alencherry are 'calculated propaganda'
Following reports from the Associated Press that several hundred priests protested the Vatican’s recent decision to restore Cardinal George Alencherry... Read more
Why one expert says communism is 'anathema to religion'
The Catholic Church’s teachings on economics and government have a tendency to frustrate anyone committed to a political ideology. The... Read more
Forest fire in Israel endangers Basilica of the Transfiguration
A forest fire in the northern region of Israel is threatening the Basilica of the Transfiguration of Christ, according to... Read more
Students say changes at Rome's JPII Institute undermine its mission
More than 150 students at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Rome have signed a letter saying that newly... Read more
Benedict XVI pays a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI left Vatican City Thursday to make a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo. Read more
Baptismal record for same-sex couples causes controversy in Colombia
The recent baptism of a child raised by a same-sex couple has caused a controversy in Colombia, after a parish... Read more
