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Posters of South Korean President Moon Jae-In and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un during a rally on April 26, 2018 in Seoul.

Bishop: With historic Inter-Korean Summit, 'God answered our prayers'

Apr 27, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Local bishops called the Inter-Korean Summit an answered prayer after the leaders of the two Koreas signed a peace agreement... Read more

Blessed Hanna Chrzanowska. Public Domain, Wikipedia.

Soon-to-be beatified nurse, laywoman lived for others

Apr 27, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Hanna Chrzanowska, a 20th-century Polish nurse and laywoman who will be beatified in Krakow Saturday, is a model of how... Read more

St. Peter's Dome.

Vatican's financial watchdog says progress slow, but steady

Apr 27, 2018

By Elise Harris

The Vatican's annual financial report this year showed that monitoring systems put into place nearly five years ago continue to... Read more

L'Alto Catholic Institute. Courtesy photo.

Chicago discipleship building group coming to three new cities

Apr 26, 2018

By Perry West

Originally created as an organization to form disciples in the Chicago area, L’Alto Catholic Institute is now expanding to three... Read more

Dad and baby.

Memorial to the Unborn moves forward in Tennessee legislature

Apr 26, 2018

A bill approving a memorial to the unborn was passed by the Tennessee Senate on Monday by a 23-3 vote.  Read more

Colombia drug route battle leaves residents trapped in homes

Apr 26, 2018

Residents of the Catatumbo region of Colombia, which borders Venezuela, are trapped in their own homes due to an ongoing... Read more

Border Marker at San Ysidro JD. CNA file photo.

Tucson bishop speaks up after border agent cleared in Mexican teen's death

Apr 26, 2018

The ‘not guilty’ verdict for a U.S. border agent who shot and killed a Mexican teen is “deeply troubling” and... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on April 26, 2018.

Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths

Apr 26, 2018

Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more

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The Catholic Association voices support for Alfie Evans' parents

Apr 26, 2018

A group dedicated to offering a Catholic voice in the public square has spoken out on behalf of Alfie Evans... Read more

New report paints worrying picture of global religious freedom

Apr 26, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Religious freedom conditions worsened across the globe in the past year, according to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom’s... Read more

Nigeria flag.

Nigerian herdsmen kill 19 in Catholic church attack

Apr 26, 2018

At least 19 people, including two priests, were killed on Tuesday when nomadic cattle farmers in central Nigeria opened fire... Read more

Argentina homeless shelter named after bishop who loved the poor

Apr 25, 2018

A men’s homeless shelter in Zeballos, Argentina has been named after a local bishop known for his attention to the... Read more

In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches

Apr 25, 2018

Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a... Read more

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Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents

Apr 25, 2018

An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez.

Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese

Apr 25, 2018

The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia

Apr 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace

Apr 25, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more

Pope Francis during the general audience Oct. 18, 2017.

Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil

Apr 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more

Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge

Apr 25, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more

New Cardinal Newman Guide helps families navigate college search

Apr 24, 2018

The Cardinal Newman Society on Monday released its annual guide to help young Catholics make an informed choice as they... Read more