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Florida parents who refused chemo for child denied custody
A judge in Florida has denied a couple custody of their four-year-old son, who has leukemia, because there is “imminent... Read more
Priests 'cannot comply' with laws that break seal of confession, Tasmania's archbishop says
The leader of Tasmania’s Catholic Church said priests in his archdiocese will not comply with a law that would require... Read more
New Australian law requires priests to break confessional seal
A law passed in the Australian state of Victoria on Tuesday would require priests to violate the seal of confession... Read more
Pope Francis announces ‘global village’ alliance for education, environment
Pope Francis announced Thursday his newest initiative to form an international and interreligious alliance, which he described as “global village”... Read more
EU official: Release of Asia Bibi shows promise for religious freedom
A European Union official who played a role in working for the release of Pakistani death row inmate Asia Bibi... Read more
Cardinal Dolan 'consulting extensively' about allegations against Buffalo Bishop Malone
Amid calls for his resignation, Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo remains firm in his conviction not to step down... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Madagascar
This is the full transcript of the Pope's Sept. 10 in-flight press conference from Antananarivo, Madagascar to Rome Read more
9/11: When John Paul II grieved with America
As three airliners smashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, and Flight 93 crashed into a Pennsylvania... Read more
Lawsuit over access to online abortion pills is 'ludicrous,' pro-life activists say
Pro-life groups are decrying an effort by a European doctor to sue the United States Food and Drug Administration in... Read more
Vatican authorizes ‘Vos estis’ investigation into Minnesota bishop Hoeppner
Bishop Michael Hoeppner is the first sitting U.S. bishop to be investigated under new misconduct protocols introduced by Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis says he welcomes constructive criticism
Speaking aboard the papal plane from Madagascar to Rome Tuesday, Pope Francis said he welcomes criticism if it is given... Read more
Catholic immigration group sues Trump administration over asylum policy
A Catholic group is suing the Trump administration over the restriction of protections granted to asylum seekers in the U.S. Read more
Mural of first Memphis bishop removed after abuse allegations
After being included several months ago on a Virginia list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse, the first Catholic... Read more
Archbishop Gomez at Mass for immigrants: 'We can heal what is broken in America'
At a Sept. 7 Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles called migrants to witness to... Read more
Court approves religious accommodation for Texas students with long hair
A court ruled Thursday against a Texas high school that was barring two Catholic students from extracurricular activities due to... Read more
Pope Francis in Mauritius: Do not pit economy against environment, poor
Do not let economic development in Mauritius be at the expense of the country’s young, poor, and environment, Pope Francis... Read more
Bring 'new life' to the Church in Mauritius, Pope Francis tells Catholics
At Mass on the island nation of Mauritius Monday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to avoid worldly securities, to increase their... Read more
Pope to Madagascar religious: To avoid discouragement, focus on praising God
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers in Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’
Pope Francis Sunday visited the “City of Friendship,” a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been... Read more
