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Facebook apologizes for blocking Steubenville's ad
Facebook has apologized for what it called a “mistake” in rejecting a theology ad from Franciscan University of Steubenville, on... Read more
Martin Luther King's legacy: faith, hope and sacrifice
Fifty years after the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Catholics can still learn much from his legacy,... Read more
Argentina abortion bill gains momentum in Congress
In a recent push to decriminalize abortion, Argentina’s Congress is considering a bill that would give women legal access to... Read more
German bishops ask Vatican for clarity on Holy Communion
Seven German bishops have written to the Vatican, asking for clarification on the question of Protestant spouses of Catholics receiving... Read more
St. Gregory of Narek statue, a sign of Armenian faith, installed at Vatican
At the end of Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia in June 2016, the pope was given a small statue of... Read more
Supreme Court declines to hear pro-life group's undercover video appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a pro-life group seeking to release undercover footage detailing... Read more
Pope Francis: We should leave every Mass better than we entered
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Eucharist is key to living an authentic Christian witness, and that those who leave... Read more
MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say
Bells will ring out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of... Read more
Archbishop Lori: MLK’s principles of nonviolence have 'enduring power'
In a recent pastoral letter, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s "principles of... Read more
Irish policy aimed at Catholic schools raises fears of discrimination
A proposed policy in Ireland that would ban Catholic schools from prioritizing Catholic students on wait lists is being criticized... Read more
Priest murdered during Holy Week in El Salvador
Fr. Walter Osmir Vásquez Jiménez was shot and killed the afternoon of March 29, Holy Thursday, on a dirt road... Read more
Injunction allows abortion for undocumented teens
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an injunction on Friday that blocked a Trump administration policy which prevented undocumented teenagers... Read more
Thirteen years after his death, John Paul II continues to inspire, friend says
Thirteen years after the death of St. John Paul II, a close friend and colleague of the beloved Polish pope... Read more
LA archdiocese issues pastoral guidelines for Native American communities
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has signed 17 new protocols recognizing the Native Americans of California as the “First... Read more
Jesuit priest, last living son of Irish revolutionary leaders, dies at 104
A priest whose father was executed following Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising has died at the age of 104, after a... Read more
Hundreds of Catholic employers win injunction against contraception mandate
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Catholic Benefits Association last week, issuing a permanent injunction and declaratory relief... Read more
Bishop Olson: Liturgical fidelity fosters unity, discipleship
At the Chrism Mass celebrated during Holy Week, a Texas bishop offered reflections on the Church’s liturgical life, telling priests... Read more
Colombian diocese donates 250,000 hosts to alleviate shortage in Venezuela
With a flour shortage leading to a lack of hosts in Venezuela, the neighboring diocese of Cúcuta, Colombia donated 250,000... Read more
Retreat fosters healing for adult children of divorce
According to the Pew Research Center, only 46 percent of Americans under the age of 18 live in a traditional... Read more
Death doesn't have the final word, Pope Francis says on Easter
During his Urbi et Orbi Easter blessing, Pope Francis said Jesus' death and resurrection provide hope to a world marred... Read more
