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May Lithuania become model of fight for human rights, Pope prays at former KGB headquarters
Pope Francis prayed that Lithuania become an example of defense of human rights in a gathering Sunday with former 20th-century... Read more
Gomez to Encuentro: Jesus sent disciples, Guadalupe sent Juan Diego, God sends you
At the final Mass of the National V Encuentro gathering, Archbishop Jose Gomez encouraged Hispanic and Latino Catholics to go... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life always includes the cross
As can be seen throughout history, the life of a Christian cannot escape the sacrifices and sorrows of the cross,... Read more
Passing opioid bill an important first step in addressing crisis, bishop says
The head of the U.S. bishops’ human development committee applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill responding to the... Read more
When the Church finds itself in times of trouble, imitate Mary, bishop says
Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, said that the Catholic Church is currently in a “very dark... Read more
‘We’re brothers and sisters in Christ’: For Encuentro Catholics, immigration is personal
When Miriam Joyce of the Diocese of Raleigh talks about immigration, her face folds with concern. Read more
Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring pregnancy centers to advertise abortion
A Hawaii law requiring pro-life doctors and pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion was struck down by a federal district... Read more
Pope Francis praises Lithuania’s history of hospitality
During his first speech in the Baltics Saturday, Pope Francis told Lithuanian authorities to take pride in their country’s history... Read more
Did Pope Francis call himself 'the devil?'
Traveling Saturday to Lithuania, Pope Francis joked that, in the eyes of some, Pope St. John Paul II is considered... Read more
Bishop Cantu to Encuentro Catholics: Don't become spiritual tumbleweeds
The Hispanic community in the United States produces many fruits, but must be careful to water the roots, Bishop Oscar... Read more
Pope recognizes illicitly ordained Chinese bishops
After the signing Saturday of a provisional Vatican-China deal on the nomination of bishops, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ recognition... Read more
Encuentro Catholics ‘heartbroken’ by scandals, but unshaken in faith
While the so-called summer of scandals has hit the Church hard both in the United States and throughout the world,... Read more
Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
An expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed... Read more
Pro-life women say they were overlooked by Netflix documentary 'Reversing Roe'
A new Netflix documentary claims to show both sides of the abortion debate in the U.S., but pro-life advocates say... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes V Encuentro as 'instrument of grace'
Pope Francis welcomed thousands of representatives gathered in Texas this week for the Fifth Encuentro, a national meeting of Hispanic-background... Read more
Michigan announces investigation into seven Catholic dioceses
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has opened an investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the state. Read more
No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger
There has been no sign of an Italian missionary priest kidnapped in Niger Monday night, a member of his community... Read more
Pope Francis in Vilnius, the 'city of mercy'
Pope Francis will arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Sept. 22. During his first day in the city, the pope will... Read more
Legal challenge to abortion law in Northern Ireland delayed
A legal challenge to the prosecution of a Northern Irish woman who allegedly procured abortifacient medication for her underage daughter... Read more
Cardinal Tobin will not attend Oct. Vatican synod
The Archbishop of Newark has announced that he will not attend an October gathering of bishops slated to discuss young... Read more
