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Argentinian doctor convicted of refusing to perform abortion
Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he... Read more
'Abortion saves lives'? Catholic doctor responds to NYT op-ed
Following an op-ed in the New York Times claiming that all pregnancies are life-threatening, a Catholic doctor emphasized that pregnancy... Read more
'Lust is a monster': Gay porn star quits industry, joins fight against porn
An actor who has been featured in dozens of homosexual pornographic films has announced his exit from the industry and... Read more
Pivonka appointed Franciscan University president
Franciscan University of Steubenville announced that Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, has been appointed the university’s seventh president. Read more
Pope Francis prays for China invoking Mary Help of Christians
Pope Francis Wednesday asked Our Lady Help of Christians to intercede for Chinese Catholics, whom he said continue to believe... Read more
'If you want to be happy for the rest of your life' - Study finds women of faith most satisfied in marriage
A new study examining the correlation between religion and marital happiness found that women who are part of a highly... Read more
Florida Catholic Conference asks governor to halt execution of serial killer
The Catholic bishops of Florida are calling on the state’s governor to spare the life of Bobby Joe Long, a... Read more
Democratic governor of Louisiana says he will sign heartbeat bill
The governor of Louisiana - a Catholic Democrat - says he will sign a bill banning abortions after the detection... Read more
Pennsylvania Catholic church vandalized with pro-choice graffiti
A Catholic church in Pennsylvania was vandalized with pro-choice graffiti over the weekend as the abortion debate escalates around the... Read more
Burns: 'Sensational' raid on Dallas chancery was 'traumatic' and unnecessary
The Bishop of Dallas says that a May 15 police raid on diocesan offices was sensationalism, traumatic, and a waste... Read more
Archbishop Gregory pledges openness at ‘defining moment’ in Washington archdiocese
Archbishop Wilton Gregory expressed “deep gratitude and immeasurable joy” as he took charge of the nation’s capital see Tuesday. Read more
Severely disabled French man taken off, returned to life support
A severely disabled French man, who has been artificially fed and hydrated in a hospital in northeastern France for over... Read more
With record number of seminarians, Phoenix diocese pledges support
With a record-high number of seminarians, the Diocese of Phoenix has dedicated more funds to support the formation of the... Read more
Philippine Catholics lead AIDS memorial event
Filipino Catholic leaders in the central province of Iloilo held an AIDS memorial event over the weekend, to raise awareness... Read more
South Sudan president: I was ‘almost trembling’ as Pope Francis begged me to make peace
In an unprecedented gesture last month, Pope Francis kissed the feet of several South Sudanese leaders, who were visiting the... Read more
MS-13 gang member suspected in Salvadoran priest’s death
A priest has been shot and killed by a suspected gang member in El Salvador, Vatican News reported Sunday. His... Read more
French bishops’ conference to hear testimonies from children of priests
French bishops will meet with the children of priests in June to hear their testimonies of hidden suffering. Read more
California confession bill amended, but still would require priests to violate seal
California’s state senate will vote on a bill that would require priests to violate the seal of confession in certain... Read more
As Australian Catholic school abandons tests and grades, critics are concerned
A Catholic school in west Sydney has done away with grades, class levels, and tests to promote a more personalized... Read more
Pope: Christ's love helps us love those 'on the other side'
The boundless love with which Jesus Christ loves each and every person is the same love Catholics are compelled to... Read more
