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The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Europe must be built on responsible freedom, EU religious freedom envoy says
The European Union’s special envoy for religious freedom has called for “responsible freedom,” in the wake of the Vatican-based (Re)Thinking... Read more
House passes contentious tax plan despite bishops' warnings
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a major tax reform bill, which had drawn caution from the U.S. bishops,... Read more
Extreme nationalism was not John Paul II’s vision for Poland, historian says
St. John Paul II’s teachings propose a different, better vision for Poland than that of a massive Warsaw march led... Read more
Bishops of Africa, Europe voice hope for upcoming summit on youth
In preparation for the fifth summit of the African Union and the European Union, the Catholic bishops’ conference of both... Read more
Report: US bishops choose delegates for 2018 Synod
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Australian bishops: Don't let same-sex marriage limit religious freedom
Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect... Read more
Pope Francis got a Lamborghini, and he's auctioning it for charity
On Wednesday, Pope Francis became the new owner of a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracán, which was given to him by company... Read more
Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
On Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this... Read more
Is the FBI preparing to investigate Planned Parenthood?
An FBI request for un-redacted Planned Parenthood documents from the U.S. Senate could signal an investigation into whether the abortion... Read more
Historic peacebuilding program launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
When Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina two years ago, he found a country still healing from a devastating conflict two... Read more
Black Elk sainthood cause advances with US bishops' vote
The sainthood cause for Lakota medicine man and Catholic catechist Nicholas Black Elk took another step forward today, as the... Read more
Sacramento bishop leads prayer after northern California shooting
Notifying his fellow bishops of “a terrible shooting” in his diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento led them in prayer... Read more
Abortion info required at pro-life centers? Supreme Court takes up case
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will consider a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers to display... Read more
Pakistani bishops declare Year of the Eucharist
Amid national challenges, the Pakistani Catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced a “Year of the Eucharist,” to focus on renewal and... Read more
How Christians are continuing to help hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico
Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, the majority of the island is still without power, and many... Read more
US bishops: Fighting racism is a long-term battle – but a critical one
Dialogue to foster conversion of hearts is the goal of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, said the... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Amid division, we must look to the God who unites
Witnessing to the Gospel is the simple but fundamental call for people of faith who live in trying times, Cardinal... Read more
Youth ministry must reflect young people’s diversity, US cardinal says
Young people are not a singular mass, and ministry to them must reflect their diversity, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston... Read more
Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more
