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Nigerian bishops map out ways to promote 'culture of life'

Mar 2, 2018

Amid ongoing violence and attacks against human dignity in Nigeria, the Catholic bishops of the country released a pastoral communique... Read more

Pope Francis at Leda’s House on March 2, 2018.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to mothers, children at detention home

Mar 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, Pope Francis continued his surprise “Mercy Friday” initiative with a visit to a home that keeps children with... Read more

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square April 2, 2016.

It's confirmed: Pope Francis is going to Geneva June 21

Mar 2, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Friday, the Vatican confirmed an earlier announcement by the Swiss government that Pope Francis will visit Switzerland in June... Read more

Ohio revenge porn bill could protect human dignity, priest says

Mar 2, 2018

An Ohio priest praised a proposed state law to criminalize the nonconsensual publishing of sexual videos or photos, known as... Read more

Migrant child has lunch at the Casa de Paso "Divina Providencia" in Cu?cuta.

Local Church aids migrants crossing from Venezuela to Colombia

Mar 2, 2018

As thousands continue to pour across the border from Venezuela to Colombia, the local Church is helping meet the needs... Read more

Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group

Mar 1, 2018

The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has suggested churches in Texas sever ties with pro-life group Texas Right to Life,... Read more

Iowa Senate passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban

Mar 1, 2018

On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate approved a measure 30-20 that would prohibit abortions in the state after a baby’s heartbeat... Read more

Indiana Catholic priest charged with domestic violence against wife

Mar 1, 2018

A married Catholic priest in the Indianapolis archdiocese faces several criminal domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife... Read more

True story of Christian-Muslim solidarity nominated for an Oscar

Mar 1, 2018

Amid the crime thrillers, historical dramas and love stories at the Oscars this year, one little-noticed short film tells a... Read more

St. Peter's Dome.

Vatican letter says modern individualism reflects ancient heresies

Mar 1, 2018

By Elise Harris

A new letter issued by the Vatican's doctrinal office has reaffirmed that Christian salvation can only come through Christ and... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin at an Aid to the Church in Need press conference in Rome, Italy on Sept. 28, 2017.

Cardinal Parolin: Palliative care means accompanying, not abandoning

Feb 28, 2018

Palliative care is a reminder that love for those who are dying means accompaniment, not abandonment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more

Vatican trains exorcists as demonic possession claims rise

Feb 28, 2018

With reported demonic possessions on the rise in Italy, the Vatican is hosting a weeklong training to better prepare exorcists... Read more

Archbishop Charles Scicluna.

Scicluna meets with alleged victims of abuse by Marist Brothers

Feb 28, 2018

A Vatican investigator has met with some alleged victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Marist Brothers in Chile.  Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen.

Cardinal Zen calls China deal 'suicide,' blames papal advisors

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

In a recent blog post Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued another harsh critique of the rumored Vatican-China deal on the... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Papal advisers focus on reducing cost, accelerating response to abuse

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals discussed several key topics related to episcopal conferences, the... Read more

Bishop George Leo Thomas.

Pope Francis taps Helena bishop as new head of Las Vegas diocese

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Bishop George Leo Thomas, who until now has led the Diocese of Helena, will be taking the reins in Las... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday 2015.

The first Christian altar was the cross, Pope Francis says

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind faithful that the cross is... Read more

Detail from Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara by El Greco (ca. 1600). Public domain.

At the Met, Catholic-inspired fashion now in style

Feb 28, 2018

Can the Catholic imagination dream up beautiful and compelling clotheswear?  Read more

Nigerian school girls.

Nigerian Christian community mourns Boko Haram kidnapping

Feb 28, 2018

By Courtney Mares

With 110 girls still missing after terrorist group Boko Haram attacked a technical college in Nigeria last week, a priest... Read more

Eucharistic hosts.

Eucharistic miracle? Hosts found intact in church destroyed by earthquake

Feb 27, 2018

Almost a year and a half after an August 2016 earthquake in the central area of the Italy, a tabernacle... Read more