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Iraq gathering aimed to honor Mary, empower women
Iraqi women rebuilding their lives after ISIS occupation were invited to a three-day gathering aimed, according to organizers, at empowering... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master
Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
Chilean Church opens greenhouse to employ youth with Down syndrome
The Archdiocese of Concepcion in Chile has begun construction on a greenhouse to grow vegetables, a new project which will... Read more
The Hispanic Catholic population is growing. Here’s how the Church is learning to respond.
In 2015, the average American Catholic was a middle-aged white woman married to a Catholic spouse, according to sociologists researching... Read more
As Pittsburgh churches consolidate, bishop urges strong communities
As the Diocese of Pittsburgh moves to condense its 188 parishes into 57 multi-parish groups, Bishop David Zubik hopes the... Read more
Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria
Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria. Read more
Facing criminal trial, Pell will remain on leave of absence from Vatican position
Cardinal George Pell will remain on a leave of absence from his Vatican position as he faces charges of “historic... Read more
Bishop Murry of Youngstown diagnosed with leukemia
Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., of Youngstown, Ohio has been diagnosed with a form of acute leukemia, the diocese announced... Read more
State Department removes 'reproductive rights' section from human rights report
The U.S. State Department has removed the term “reproductive rights” from its annual human rights report, drawing praise from pro-life... Read more
Bavarian bishops respond to push for more public crosses
A recent decision by the government of Bavaria to mandate that a cross be displayed in all state buildings has... Read more
Priest from Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica found dead after kidnapping
An 84-year-old priest of the Archdiocese of Mexico City was found dead in Cuernavaca, the capital of Mexico’s Morelos state,... Read more
German bishops to meet with Vatican officials on intercommunion topic
The Vatican confirmed Monday that a delegation of six German bishops and one priest will meet with Vatican officials, including... Read more
How graduates can thrive, according to one Catholic entrepreneur
While colleges students may frequently find themselves offered worn-out adages on how to find success, a book by entrepreneur and... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace
On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more
Report finds dramatic increase in anti-Semitic harassment in the West
A drastic uptick in anti-Semitic harassment in the West has left many Jews feeling threatened, to the point where many... Read more
Did Irish saints perform abortions? Don’t believe it, scholars say
Faulty history, bad moral analysis and dubious voting advice are behind claims that several cherished Irish saints were involved in... Read more
Pope begins meetings with Chilean abuse survivors
Last night Pope Francis began individual meetings with three survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Chile following a major apology... Read more
Alfie Evans dies amid outpouring of prayer, support
Ailing toddler Alfie Evans, whose plight has tugged at the world's heartstrings throughout the past week, died in the early... Read more
