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Cardinal Mueller criticizes 'false teaching' on revelation in Amazon synod doc
That the working document for October’s Synod of Bishops calls the Amazon region a source of revelation is a “false... Read more
Pro-life women deliver semi-truck full of supplies, $72,000 to the border
The heat index in McAllen, Texas was 125 degrees on Saturday, but that did not stop members of the pro-life... Read more
Appeals court upholds injunction against contraception mandate exemption
A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously blocked Department of Health and Human Services rules that would have exempted employers... Read more
Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer
The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face... Read more
This Roman basilica is dedicated to 20th century martyrs
On an island in Rome’s Tiber River, there is a basilica devoted to the Christian martyrs of the 20th century,... Read more
Pope Francis: Judge your own heart first – not that of those in need
Helping a person in need requires compassion toward their situation, Pope Francis said Sunday, encouraging Catholics to think first about... Read more
Italian Cardinal Paolo Sardi dies at age 84
Cardinal Paolo Sardi, who served under five popes, died Saturday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a short illness. Read more
For pregnant women facing poverty, pro-life groups offer resources for success
Poor women are the most likely population to obtain an abortion. Read more
Chile ends statute of limitations for sex crimes with underage victims
Chile has removed the statute of limitation on sex crimes against children and adolescents, though the new law is not... Read more
Vatican will open two ossuaries next week in continued cemetery investigation
The Vatican has found two ossuaries which may belong to the German noblewomen whose tombs were found empty earlier this... Read more
UN approves investigation into drug war in the Philippines
The UN Human Rights Council has approved a resolution to launch an investigation into the violent war on drugs taking... Read more
No answers from Washington archdiocese about McCarrick’s money
McCarrick funnelled hundreds of thousands of dollars through what was known as the Archbishop’s Fund, and reportedly made gifts to... Read more
New Cuban election law is far from real reform, activist group says
The Christian Liberation Movement denounced the election reform law recently passed by Cuba’s National Assembly, charging that it still allows... Read more
Where hospices are at their worst, Christians have a mission
In the wake of terrible conditions of negligence and abuse reported at some U.S. hospice facilities, several Catholic doctors are... Read more
Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more
Ariz. Catholic agency hopes to house asylum seekers in unused detention center
A Catholic agency in Tucson, Arizona is hoping to transform an unused portion of a juvenile detention center into housing... Read more
Vincent Lambert dies after removal of food and water
Vincent Lambert, a 42 year-old quadriplegic man, died in a French hospital Thursday morning, more than one week after doctors... Read more
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Ohio bill would introduce fetal development into school curriculum
A recently introduced bill in Ohio would add scientific information about the development of the unborn child to the state’s... Read more
Catholic school teacher fired for gay marriage sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
A teacher at a Catholic school in Indianapolis whose contract was terminated due to his same-sex marriage is suing the... Read more
