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Child refugees in Iraq.

Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

Jan 17, 2018

The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more

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Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates

Jan 17, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young people in Chile, January 17, 2018.

Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth

Jan 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more

Donald Trump.

Trump to address March for Life via livestream

Jan 17, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more

Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity

Jan 17, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more

Bishop: Congo 'gained heroes' when protesters shed blood

Jan 17, 2018

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo held a memorial Mass Friday for protesters killed last month while... Read more

Pope Francis meets with sex abuse victims in Chile

Jan 16, 2018

Pope Francis met privately on Tuesday with 6 victims of sexual abuse committed by priests in Chile, the papal spokesman... Read more

2017 March for Life.

Catholic college contingents head to the March for Life

Jan 16, 2018

The 45th annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, and hundreds of thousands of... Read more

Liliane Ploumen.

Award to pro-abortion politician a matter of protocol, Vatican says

Jan 16, 2018

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The conferral of the Vatican’s Order of St. Gregory the Great to Dutch politician and pro-abortion activist Liliane Ploumen was... Read more

Bishop Juan Barros.  Courtesy photo, Chilean Conference of Bishops

Pope Francis’ Chile visit revives allegations against bishop

Jan 16, 2018

As Pope Francis began his visit to Chile, a Vatican spokesman has voiced “maximum respect” for the rights of protesters... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Santiago, Chile Jan. 16, 2018.

In Chile, Pope says Beatitudes aren't 'cheap words', but sources of hope

Jan 16, 2018

By Elise Harris

On his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren't just a... Read more

Pope Francis before leading the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square April 30, 2017.

Pope lands in Chile with plea for forgiveness after abuse scandal

Jan 16, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the first official encounter of his apostolic visit to Chile, Pope Francis expressed his shame and sorrow for the... Read more

Dallas and Monica Carter, and their five children.  Courtesy photo

How one Hawaiian Catholic family got ready for the missile that never came

Jan 16, 2018

By Mary Farrow

It started out as a regular Saturday morning for most Hawaiians, including Dallas and Monica Carter and their five children.  Read more

Florida lawmakers consider mandatory ‘marriage prep’ guide

Jan 16, 2018

A bill presented to the Florida House of Representatives on Jan. 8 would require couples to review a state-published “Healthy... Read more

Chile: another church firebombed a day before pope's visit

Jan 15, 2018

On the eve of Pope Francis' visit to Chile, an attack on a church was reported in the city of... Read more

Eminem.

What Eminem has to say about post-abortion regret

Jan 15, 2018

By Elise Harris

After an abortion,men and women can experience deep feelings of sadness and emptiness, suicidal thoughts, dreams of the aborted child,... Read more

Pope Francis greets migrants at a welcoming hub near Cesena, Italy Oct. 1, 2017.

Don’t let fear keep you from welcoming the stranger, Pope says

Jan 14, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At a special Mass Sunday for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis said that while it is... Read more

Nelly Dominguez. Screenshot.

How inmates at a Chilean women's prison are preparing for the Pope

Jan 13, 2018

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Chile next week, the inmates at San Joaquin Women's Penitentiary Center in Santiago are... Read more

President Donald Trump.

Catholics lament Trump's 'regrettable' comments on migrants

Jan 12, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Fr. Martins Emeh is a Nigerian who has been living in the United States for the past 20 years.  Read more

Churches attacked in Chile ahead of Pope's visit

Jan 12, 2018

Just days before Pope Francis' visit to Chile, three Catholic churches in the capital of Santiago were attacked by unknown... Read more