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Church needs fewer and better seminaries, says seminary prof
In the wake of recent reports concerning widespread sexual harassment and sexual abuse at seminaries, a seminary professor has suggestions... Read more
Bishops talk abuse crisis, same-sex attraction at youth synod
As the youth synod wrapped up its third week, the bishops and auditors discussed the sexual abuse crisis in parts... Read more
Having kids won’t doom your country, says #PostcardsForMacron creator
The idea that high fertility rates are a barrier to economic success is a contemporary myth, Catholic University of America... Read more
Nepal says 'no' to online porn
Nepal has introduced a ban on pornography as part of a government initiative to stem the country’s high rate of... Read more
Are you ready for the March for Life? Organizers announce 2019 theme
The theme of the 2019 March for Life will be “Unique From Day One: Pro-Life is Pro-Science,” March for Life... Read more
Polish priest, martyr and hero: Remembering Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko
When Communist officials kidnapped and killed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, they likely did not intend to help create a Polish hero,... Read more
How a Panama City parish is helping after Hurricane Michael
This is the story of a hurricane. Or, at least, the story of one Catholic parish trying to help, in... Read more
Neutrality on assisted suicide is the wrong prescription, Catholic doctors say
The American Academy of Family Physicians has taken a neutral position on assisted suicide and will lobby the American Medical... Read more
With city support, Baltimore parish will issue IDs to undocumented parishioners
A Baltimore Catholic parish announced that it will begin issuing parish identification cards, with the goal of making undocumented immigrants... Read more
World Mission Sunday to highlight that youth can evangelize too
As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Day on Sunday, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation said the... Read more
Vigano letter responds to Cardinal Ouellet's charge of rebellion against pope
In a new testimony Friday, Archbishop Carlo Vigano charged that Pope Francis has been negligent in his responsibilities to the... Read more
Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say
The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food... Read more
New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry... Read more
How diapers impact the bottom line, and how an NYC law can help
The New York City council passed a law Wednesday that will require many centers serving women and children in the... Read more
40 percent of U.S. children born to unmarried parents, rate increasing worldwide
New data shows that an increasing number of babies worldwide are born to unmarried parents. Read more
Youth synod will write message to youth, discussion group names will not be released
The 2018 Synod of Bishops has elected a group of eight participants to begin drafting a message from the synod... Read more
Questions arise about Vatican official mentioned in Vigano report
An Italian magazine has raised new questions about a Vatican official mentioned in the August “testimony” of Archbishop Carlo Vigano.... Read more
Get real: What young religious hope to hear from the youth synod
Tonia Borsellino knows she’s a part of the “one percent” in the U.S. It doesn’t bother her. In fact, she... Read more
Legal pot will have 'disastrous effects,' Canadian bishops say
Canada’s bishops reiterated their opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana Wednesday, the same day that legal marijuana sales began... Read more
Hacking pastoral care: Youth synod bishops talk technology
Smartphone apps and Skype have transformed the way at least one synod bishop conducts his pastoral ministry with young people. Read more
