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‘Cautiously optimistic’ pro-lifers attend Irish rally ahead of vote
Less than two weeks before a historic vote on whether to allow increased access to abortion in Ireland, thousands of... Read more
Bipartisan bill would make it easier to deduct charitable donations
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would make it easier for Americans to receive tax deductions for charitable... Read more
Oklahoma bishops praise new protections for Catholic adoption agencies
With the signing of a bill preserving the religious freedom of adoption agencies in Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin drew praise... Read more
Report promoting abortion in developing nations denounced as 'grotesque'
A report calling for access to contraception and abortion in the developing world is an example of ideological colonization and... Read more
Church in Germany embroiled in intercommunion debate
The unresolved debate over a proposal to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive communion in German dioceses under some... Read more
Before meeting with Pope, Chilean bishops vow to end abuse
Speaking on the eve of a 3-day meeting with Pope Francis about a massive clerical abuse scandal, several Chilean prelates... Read more
Analysis: Benedict XVI’s unpublished letter- God is key to understanding human rights
The Ratiznger Schuelerkreis, a circle of former students of Joseph Ratzinger who meet annually, will gather this year to discuss... Read more
Pope's Lamborghini auctioned for nearly $1 million
A custom Lamborghini Huracan that had been donated to Pope Francis last year was auctioned for nearly $1 million on... Read more
Twins consecrated to Virgin Mary in infancy become priest, nun
As infants, Monica and Cristian Moya were hovering on the verge of death. But after their mother consecrated them to... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Indonesian attacks
After multiple bombings at churches in Indonesia left 11 dead dozens more injured, Pope Francis prayed for the repose of... Read more
Mosque attack 'wreaks havoc' on religiously tolerant South Africa, bishops say
In the wake of a mosque attack that left one dead and two other critically injured, the Catholic bishops of... Read more
Pope to meet Chilean bishops, discuss 'devastating' impact of abuse crisis
From May 15-17 Pope Francis will meet with 33 Chilean bishops to share his personal take on the country's massive... Read more
Could Google's ban on ads rig Ireland’s abortion vote?
Internet giant Google has decided to bar all ads related to a fast-approaching referendum on legalizing abortion in Ireland. The... Read more
Photos: 15,000 Canadians march for life in Ottawa
An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa. Read more
No monkey business: Chimps don’t have human rights, philosophers say
After a New York judge said that courts must seriously consider whether animals deserve some legal protections afforded to people,... Read more
Selfies and Twitter – how one Polish diocese is promoting life
The Archdiocese of Lublin has launched a campaign urging Catholics to take to social media in defense of the unborn,... Read more
New US immigration policy violates 'sanctity of the family,' critic says
The Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy for illegal entry into the U.S. is inhumane and will split up families... Read more
Once on the verge of closing, Italian monastery sees vocation revival
The investiture of Sister Maria Vittoria della Croce last month marked the first ceremony of its kind to be held... Read more
Canadians oppose abortion requirement for summer job grants, poll finds
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Canadians disapprove of a new provision in the Canada Summer Job Grants... Read more
Cardinal Errazuriz will not participate in Chilean bishops' meeting in Rome
Chilean Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, archbishop emeritus of Santiago, has said that he will not take part in a... Read more
