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Pregnant woman.

'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay

Mar 18, 2018

An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018.

What US Catholics see as Pope Francis' most notable action

Mar 17, 2018

What has been Pope Francis’ most notable action so far in his papacy?  Read more

Pope Francis says Mass outside the Sanctuary of St. Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo March 17, 2018.

Prayer is about being with God, not stress relief, Francis says

Mar 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did – out of love for God... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, March 14, 2018.

The theological formation of Pope Francis

Mar 17, 2018

By Elise Harris

A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in Pietrelcina, Italy March 17, 2018.

Pope Francis in Pietrelcina: Padre Pio loved Mother Church

Mar 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking Saturday in Pietrelcina, the town where St. Padre Pio was born, Pope Francis encouraged devotion to Holy Mother Church,... Read more

Legalizing divorce would devastate families, warn Philippines bishops

Mar 16, 2018

As the Philippines considers legalizing divorce, the nation’s bishops are speaking out against the measure, warning that it would be... Read more

Guam's Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica.

Update: Guilty verdict for Guam archbishop, appeal to follow

Mar 16, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith announced the conclusion of a year-long trial against an... Read more

Pro-life leaders deliver letter to Irish prime minister: Choose Life

Mar 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A group of 17 American pro-life leaders delivered a letter to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Thursday urging him... Read more

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel.

Haspel CIA nomination raises questions about ‘enhanced interrogation’ and torture

Mar 15, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, oversaw a secret prison in Thailand where US intelligence targets... Read more

Pope Francis praying.

New book captures Pope Francis’ reflections on the Our Father

Mar 15, 2018

In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy, Penguin Random House has published a collection... Read more

Archdiocese of Mexico backs sentence of priest jailed for abuse

Mar 15, 2018

The Archdiocese of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to fighting sexual abuse and expressed its support for the 62-year jail sentence... Read more

Venezuelans on October 4, 2016 across the border in Cucuta, Colombia.

Peruvian bishops: Welcome Venezuelan migrants with solidarity

Mar 15, 2018

The Peruvian Bishops' Conference called on the people of the country to act with Christian solidarity toward Venezuelan migrants fleeing... Read more

Pope Francis greets physicist Stephen Hawking in Vatican City.

The legacy of Stephen Hawking - a Catholic scientist reflects

Mar 15, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

The death of Stephen Hawking this week prompted a leading Catholic scientist to reflect on the life of the famed... Read more

World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, July 2016.

Vatican encourages youth participation in pre-synod meeting via Facebook

Mar 14, 2018

As the pre-synod gathering on youth approaches, Vatican organizers are inviting young people around the globe to join in the... Read more

Padre Pio.

Pope Francis to visit towns where Padre Pio lived and died

Mar 14, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, Pope Francis will make a short trip to the Italian towns of Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, the... Read more

Premature baby.

Born premature at 23 weeks, this UK baby beat the odds

Mar 14, 2018

Cheri Price was just 23 weeks pregnant when her daughter Hailie was prematurely born.  Read more

A February demonstration organized by Teens for Gun Reform, an organization of students in the Washington DC area.

How some Catholic schools approached the National School Walkout over guns

Mar 14, 2018

By Mary Farrow

On Wednesday, thousands of students throughout the United States walked out of classrooms as part of National School Walkout, a... Read more

Baptism.

Argentine Church to release baptismal records from dictatorship period

Mar 14, 2018

The Argentine Bishops' Conference will release to the justice system, in accordance with Pope Francis' wishes, dozens of baptismal records... Read more

Antonio Jose Gonzalez, permanent deacon.

From policeman to permanent deacon – a story of service

Mar 14, 2018

Alberto José Gonzalez is a 50-year-old retired police officer, married with two daughters, who recently began his ministry as the... Read more

Monsignor Dario Viganò, Prefect, Vatican Secretariat for Communications.

Vatican office altered photo of Benedict's comments on Francis

Mar 14, 2018

A Vatican office has acknowledged blurring portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis' philosophical and theological... Read more