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Trump admin: Reuniting migrant families may not be possible
In a court filing last week, the Trump administration argued that it may not be possible to reunite thousands of... Read more
Venezuelan bishops, religious sisters and laity call for free elections
In a joint statement Monday, the Venezuelan bishops' conference, the Confederation of Religious Men and Women of Venezuela and the... Read more
Pope Francis: Mediation in Venezuela requires willingness of both sides
Pope Francis said Tuesday that he had not read Nicolas Maduro’s letter, but expressed an openness to mediate in Venezuela’s... Read more
Maduro asks Pope Francis to mediate in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro wrote a letter to Pope Francis asking him to mediate in the political situation in Venezuela, Vatican Secretary... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat
Senate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care. Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
'Heat is a human right'- Power restored to Brooklyn jail after week without heat and lights
Power and heat were restored Sunday to a federal detention center that had been without electricity and mostly unheated for... Read more
Evangelizing Arabia: Parish life in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, Pope Francis will visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi -- one of two total Catholic churches for... Read more
Catholic school students, diocese sue over exclusion from Vermont college program
The Diocese of Burlington is joining two students and their parents in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a Vermont policy... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for Yemen's starving children
During the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis urged people to think of and pray for the many people in Yemen, especially... Read more
A look at the Catholics who made final religious vows in 2018
Last year at least 240 Catholic men and women professed perpetual religious vows in the U.S., and a new survey... Read more
Bishop Daly: Pro-choice pols should not receive Eucharist
The Bishop of Spokane said Friday that that politicians who publicly support abortion should not receive the Eucharist in his... Read more
Choose every day to follow Jesus, Pope Francis says on Candlemas
To follow Christ is a choice which must be made day in and day out, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining... Read more
Popes in the Middle East: Highlights of papal outreach in the region
Pope Francis is set to celebrate the first papal Mass on the Arabian peninsula next week during his Feb. 3-5... Read more
Colo. sex ed bill advances despite vocal opposition
A controversial sex ed bill was approved by a Colorado House committee this week, despite significant concerns voiced by Coloradans... Read more
Sen. Ben Sasse seeks to fast-track bill to protect abortion survivors
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has announced that he will introduce the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the Senate... Read more
Rebuilding broken hearts: A Syrian sister’s prayer for her country
As the people of Syria work to rebuild the cities, hospitals, homes, and schools that were destroyed through years of... Read more
Pro-life leaders call on Trump to defund Planned Parenthood
Following the passing of a New York law legalizing abortion up to the point of birth, pro-life leaders are calling... Read more
