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Pope Francis tells Catholics not to abuse God's mercy
The mercy of God is not an invitation to “spiritual laziness,” but requires a sincere and prompt response from those... Read more
Montreal priest stabbed at Mass 'eager' to return
Father Claude Grou is out of the hospital and grateful for the groundswell of support he received after he was... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Chilean cardinal accused of cover-up
Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello, who has faced... Read more
Disability rights activists protest assisted suicide bills as dangerous, discriminatory
As multiple states consider assisted suicide legislation, disability activists are speaking out, saying the bills are slippery slopes that put... Read more
Catholics bring pro-life voices to the UN Commission for Women
As participants in the UN Commission for Women’s annual gathering advocated for increased international access to abortion, side events hosted... Read more
Proposed changes to mercury regulations 'troubling,' bishops say
A proposal to ease regulations on mercury pollution levels in the air fails to show proper respect for human life... Read more
In Edmonton, growth puts pressure on Catholic school enrollment
Edmonton’s Catholic schools are at full capacity and may soon have to turn away students, although school district officials are... Read more
Pope: Education, encounter are key in furthering access to clean water
In a message for World Water Day, Pope Francis stressed the need to remember the suffering of billions of people... Read more
Catholic priest in Montreal stabbed during Mass
A Catholic priest in Montreal is in stable condition after being stabbed during Friday morning Mass. One suspect has been... Read more
Civil disobedience is a fundamental right, says Venezuelan cardinal
A Venezuelan cardinal has called on state security forces to exercise civil disobedience when given orders to use lethal force... Read more
US Catholics' awareness of Christian persecution increasing
Nearly half of American Catholics say global persecution of Christians is “very severe,” a 16 percent increase from a year... Read more
Irish bishops speak out against abortion requirement for medical jobs
The Irish Bishops’ Conference has objected to job requirements mandating that certain consultant doctors be willing to participate in abortions,... Read more
Pope Francis invites pediatricians to help shape culture
Meeting with pediatricians at the Vatican on Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the medical professionals to be “promoters of a culture... Read more
How this classical Catholic school welcomes children with Down syndrome
Students with Down syndrome study Latin and logic alongside their classmates at Immaculata Classical Academy, a Catholic school in Louisville,... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo discharged from hospital, expected to make full recovery
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has been released from the hospital, following a mild stroke last week, his archdiocese announced... Read more
Chaput to college students: Following God's will is the answer to our dark times
There’s a scene in the middle of the Lord of the Rings, a fantasy series written by Catholic author J.R.R.... Read more
Migrants are revitalizing the Church in Chile, missionary priest says
For six years, Fr. Marcio Toniazzo has worked as the director of immigration services for the Archdiocese of Santiago in... Read more
Will Pope Francis meet the Chinese president this week?
As Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Rome this week, there has been much speculation as to whether his trip... Read more
US bishops: Equality Act will hurt more than help
In a March 20 letter to members of the U.S. Senate, three bishops warned that while the proposed Equality Act... Read more
Colombian diocese has served 1 million meals to Venezuelan migrants
The Diocese of Cúcuta in Colombia reported this week that it has provided 1 million meals to Venezuelan migrants affected... Read more
