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Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis
This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more
Philosophy professor launches international pro-life academy
A former member of the Pontifical Academy for Life has launched an independent organization he claims will work to “unfold... Read more
UK bishop calls for prayers as MPs urge ban on abortion clinic vigils
The Bishop of Portsmouth, England has called Catholics to pray for the conversion of 113 Members of the British Parliament... Read more
Christianity can survive in Iraq but not without your help
“Iraq needs aid now, or it will be without Christians,” said Fr. Luis Montes, a missionary priest has been serving... Read more
Canadian doctors face questions over assisted suicide, euthanasia for minors
Only one year after assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia became legal for adults in Canada, a new study is showing... Read more
Updated: What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection
One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood scandal broke. Read more
Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Notre Dame to cut birth control coverage for faculty, students
The University of Notre Dame has announced to its employees and students that it plans to end birth control coverage... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Pro-lifers laud US Senate's confirmation of judicial nominee
Catholic and pro-life groups are welcoming the Senate's confirmation on Tuesday of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Court of... Read more
Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks
After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more
Pope: the saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives
Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything... Read more
Papal All Souls' Day Mass will be at cemetery for American war dead
Pope Francis will visit on Thursday an Italian cemetery for American personnel killed in World War II, where he will... Read more
Bishop calls on Congress to consider tax reform’s impact on ‘the least of these’
With House lawmakers set to release their tax reform bill on November 1, one U.S. bishop has laid out moral... Read more
This Native American is officially on the path to sainthood
Lakota medicine man turned Catholic catechist Nicholas Black Elk has begun the path to potential canonization with a Mass in... Read more
French court orders cross removed from JPII statue
France’s top administrative court, the Conseil d’Etat has ordered a cross to be removed from a statue of Pope Saint... Read more
Caritas Venezuela warns that 280,000 children could die of malnutrition
Caritas Venezuela has warned that some 280,000 children could die of malnutrition due to food shortages amidst the country’s grave... Read more
Cardinal Dolan calls New Yorkers to unite 'in faith and love’ after attack
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has called New Yorkers to unity, prayer, and mutual respect after at least... Read more
