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US House to vote on banning abortion after 20 weeks
Micah Pickering was born prematurely at 20 weeks. His eyes were “fused shut,” according to his mother, and his bones... Read more
Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?
An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome. Read more
How should a Catholic evaluate health care policy?
Another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act seems on the verge of failure, after three Republican senators... Read more
Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners
The Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese offers free medical care for earthquake victims
In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake, the Archdiocese of Mexico City has announced that anyone needing medical care... Read more
Catholics in Papua New Guinea a sign of the Church's universality
A young Catholic diocese in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea has a vibrant and growing faith, one which... Read more
Most children in orphanages aren't actually orphans. This group wants to help them.
Shannon Senefeld always assumed that children in orphanages are mostly orphans. Most people make that assumption. Read more
For homeless woman, Rome trip proves that 'good things can happen'
After a long struggle with alcoholism and homelessness, Melanie Medina has turned her life around. She said that a recent... Read more
New climate commission could advance human dignity, US bishops tell Congress
The United States should create a commission to combat the harms of climate change and promote human dignity as a... Read more
Trump administration announces changes to travel ban
Just weeks before the Supreme Court was to hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s travel ban, the administration announced... Read more
How do we heal racial tensions? Start by admitting errors, US bishop says
To address the longstanding racial divide within the United States – and within the Catholic Church in the country –... Read more
Catholic group continues Blessed Stanley Rother's work in Guatemala
Father John Goggin was serving as a missionary priest in Guatemala on July 28, 1981, when he was woken up... Read more
In Maine, abortions could become more dangerous for women
A lawsuit seeking to challenge a Maine law allowing only doctors to perform abortions has drawn criticism from pro-life advocates... Read more
Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more
Inclusion, dialogue highlighted in new Vatican guidelines for educators
The Vatican has issued new guidelines for Catholic educators, developed to help them respond to the modern challenges of a... Read more
Pope and Peruvian president discuss Venezuela, upcoming papal visit
Pope Francis met with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Friday to discuss the country’s fight against poverty, the crisis in... Read more
UN resolution to investigate ISIS crimes praised as step toward recognizing genocide
As the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday to help investigate ISIS crimes in Iraq, one human rights... Read more
Paraguay's government rejects gender ideology
Paraguay Secretary of Education, Enrique Riera told reporters that the country's constitution recognizes “the traditional family” consisting of “dad, mom,... Read more
Cardinal Burke: Church divisions show urgent need for clarity
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding “Amoris Laetitia,” dubia author Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a new interview that he’s wrongly... Read more
Vatican responds to allegations that ex-auditor was ousted
The Vatican has issued a response to allegations made by former auditor general Libero Milone, who, three months after mysteriously... Read more
