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Archbishop Cordileone speaking at the Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization in Kansas.

Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families

Mar 28, 2018

By Mary Farrow

The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

Two years after her death, Mother Angelica remembered for faith, determination

Mar 27, 2018

On Tuesday Catholics marked the second anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network.  Read more

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March for Life in Argentina draws massive crowds

Mar 27, 2018

Marking the Day of the Unborn Child in much of Latin America, tens of thousands of Argentinians took to the... Read more

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Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion

Mar 27, 2018

Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more

Chinese pilgrims attend the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 12, 2016.

Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week

Mar 27, 2018

Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

We asked and you answered: How Mother Angelica touched your lives

Mar 27, 2018

Here are just a few of the stories from our readers  Read more

Child pornography charges increasing in Japan

Mar 26, 2018

Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more

Mexican Senate approves medical conscientious objection bill

Mar 26, 2018

The Mexican Senate has approved a measure protecting the conscientious objections of medical personnel who hold moral or ethical objections... Read more

Speak out against assisted suicide, bishop encourages Catholics of Guernsey

Mar 26, 2018

Legalizing assisted suicide is a false solution to the sufferings of the terminally ill, an English bishop has said in... Read more

Pope Francis venerating the cross on Good Friday, 2015.

How to get holy during Holy Week

Mar 26, 2018

As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting... Read more

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Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees

Mar 26, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more

Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop criticized for handling of abuse report

Mar 26, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore, Ireland, who had asked to step down... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square March 25, 2018.

Nothing can stifle the joy of the Gospel, Pope says on Palm Sunday

Mar 25, 2018

By Elise Harris

Jesus was the first target of “fake news” spread by those who wanted spin and twist his message for their... Read more

Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Poland, July 2016.

Youth say they want a Church that's transparent, up-to-date

Mar 24, 2018

By Elise Harris

At the end of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican, young people from around the world have urged the... Read more

Chile United celebrates the Day of the Unborn Child, March 22.

Chilean pregnant mothers pay unique tribute to unborn children

Mar 23, 2018

Pregnant mothers carrying children, volunteers, and staff of the Chile United Foundation celebrated the Day of the Unborn Child and... Read more

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What the 'Great Firewall' might signal for Vatican-China deal

Mar 23, 2018

By Courtney Mares

As the Chinese government tightens control over Christian groups in the country, experts caution that Beijing is positioned to further... Read more

Papal Foundation responds to multi-million dollar hospital grant controversy

Mar 23, 2018

Controversy over a $25 million grant from The Papal Foundation to a Rome hospital at the request of Pope Francis... Read more

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Saint Paul film highlights Christian hope in the face of persecution

Mar 23, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Actors and filmmakers at the red carpet premiere of “Paul Apostle of Christ” said the film’s portrayal of Christian persecution... Read more

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In South Sudan, 'the body of Christ is bleeding,' bishop says

Mar 23, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Friday an ecumenical delegation from South Sudan met privately with Pope Francis and again invited him to visit the... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Cardinal Dolan says Democrats have abandoned Catholics

Mar 23, 2018

In an op-ed published Friday in the Wall Street Journal, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York lamented... Read more