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Faith, hope, community: Catholic radio at work in the Philippines
In the Philippines media scene, a far-reaching Catholic radio network has been building communities and changing lives for decades. Read more
Shootings demonstrate need for gun control, USCCB says
In response to mass shootings in Las Vegas, Nevada and the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Spring, Texas, the United... Read more
Notre Dame faculty, students to retain birth control coverage
A little more than a week after announcing it would end birth control coverage for employees and students, the University... Read more
Analysis: USCCB committee election a referendum on what it means to be pro-life
Next week, America’s bishops will meet in Baltimore for the annual fall meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
Adoption tax credit is critical – don’t cut it, says law’s original author
The author of the first federal adoption tax credit has spoken out against the proposed removal of the credit in... Read more
Vatican to host nuclear disarmament conference
The Vatican is preparing for a conference on nuclear disarmament this week in the wake of an international effort to... Read more
Pope names two laywomen to key positions in Vatican's family office
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law –... Read more
Pope Francis grieved by 'senseless violence' of Texas church shooting
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow after 26 people were killed at a Baptist Church in Texas over the... Read more
Filipino Bishops begin rosary campaign against violent drug war
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called for a prayer campaign to address violence in an escalating conflict... Read more
Wealthy foundation aims to redefine religious freedom—and Christianity, too
One wealthy activist is continuing to fund coordinated efforts to limit religious freedom and to foster dissent on abortion and... Read more
How do we help trafficking victims re-enter society? Vatican conference takes a look
A Vatican workshop this past weekend drew attention to the vast challenges faced by victims of human trafficking when reintegrating... Read more
More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last... Read more
New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
A new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just... Read more
How the Church can help victims of sexual assault
It’s been a month since the New York Times first published an investigative report on Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood film... Read more
Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
Pope: Those in authority can't live 'double life,' must lead by example
On Sunday Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true... Read more
Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.
They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint. Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Adoption tax credit part of 'preferential policy for life,' Congressman says
On Thursday, details of the Republican Party’s proposed tax reform legislation were released, including plans to eliminate an adoption tax... Read more
