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Denver archbishop addresses teen social media use, suicide spike
The growing problem of teen suicide is one that should be met with prayer and efforts to help young people... Read more
Release of Santa Fe court records a step in countering abuse, archdiocese says
The release of court records related to sex abuse allegations against three Catholic priests several decades ago will serve as... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir releases new album for Advent, Christmas
For the third year in a row, the Sistine Chapel Choir has released a new CD, which this year is... Read more
This Facebook bot lets you 'Chat with the Pope'
An initiative from the Vatican this month is inviting people to virtually connect with Pope Francis and learn more about... Read more
Meet the monks who spend their lives praying for Ireland's priests
Prayer, reparation, and praising God are the focus of a new Benedictine priory in Ireland, which focuses especially on reparation... Read more
Pope to Canadian youth: Let Christ lead you in the adventure of life
In a video message to participants in a youth forum in Canada, Pope Francis told young people to meet Jesus... Read more
Religions in Jerusalem must live in peace, Pope says
Meeting with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem on Monday, Pope Francis said that the different religions in Jerusalem must... Read more
Why your 'sexy nun' Halloween costume isn't funny
In 2015, the president of the University of Louisville issued an official apology, after a photo depicting him dressed in... Read more
Can the Beatitudes inspire great cinema? These filmmakers think so.
Cinematic reflections on the Eight Beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount will be the focus of a movie project... Read more
Pope offers clarifications on new process for liturgical translations
In a letter responding to questions raised by Cardinal Robert Sarah on the new process of translating liturgical texts from... Read more
Pope Francis: Putting God first doesn't mean avoiding reality
On Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of both fulfilling our earthly duties and making God a priority, stressing... Read more
Pope slams 'eugenic' mentality that seeks to eliminate disability
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of the underlying eugenic mentality in society that leads many to abort... Read more
Defining our values: What Catholics can take from Bush's speech
In a rare political speech on Thursday, former president George W. Bush had blunt words for America: Remember your identity... Read more
Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more
Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns
California is still burning. Read more
How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless
With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more
BBC mini-series captures daily life of Benedictine monks
A new BBC series will depict the daily life of Benedictine monks in a few UK monasteries, taking camera crews... Read more
Government must allow abortion for undocumented teenager, judge rules
In a controversial decision, a U.S. district judge ruled that the government must facilitate an abortion for an undocumented teenager... Read more
English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch
A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more
St. John Paul II's legacy lives on through new study abroad program
Near the heart of Krakow, Poland, you can find a two-level basilica which houses all things related to the beloved... Read more
