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Sister Crucita. Photo courtesy of Sister Beatriz.

What's the secret to 70 years of religious life? The Virgin Mary, this nun says

Sep 21, 2017

Sister Crucita has been a member of the Josephine Sisters in Mexico for 70 years. At nearly 100 years old,... Read more

For the first time in 30 years, Sistine Choir to perform in US

Sep 20, 2017

By Perry West

The Sistine Chapel Choir will perform in the U.S. for the first time in three decades, and will sing compositions... Read more

Mexican bishops join in prayer, grief after second deadly earthquake

Sep 20, 2017

Following Mexico’s second major earthquake in two weeks, bishops in the country called for prayers and solidarity, asking Our Lady... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on June 9, 2016.

Pope Francis prays for Mexico during this ‘moment of sorrow’

Sep 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19,... Read more

Fr. Rother with a young child.

What it's like to gather relics of Fr. Stanley Rother

Sep 20, 2017

By Mary Farrow

When Fr. Stanley Rother, a missionary priest from Okarche, Oklahoma, was killed by rebels in Guatemala, his body was transferred... Read more

Catholic health care growth a benefit, not a threat, ethicist says

Sep 19, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A research paper that depicts the growth of Catholic health care as a threat to reproductive health ignores the attraction... Read more

Togo's bishops call for peace while reform goes to public vote

Sep 19, 2017

Following Togo's largest protests in over a decade, the bishops of the small African country urged political leaders toward a... Read more

St. Louis archbishop leads prayer for peace after violent protests

Sep 19, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Archbishop of St. Louis led an interfaith group of religious leaders in prayer for peace and justice on Tuesday,... Read more

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How Christians can accompany those with same-sex attraction

Sep 19, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Have compassion and empathy: especially for those dealing with struggles which are different than yours.  Read more

Bishop Robert Barron (file photo).

In talk at Facebook, Bishop Barron tackles how to debate religion

Sep 19, 2017

People need to learn how to argue better on the internet, especially about religion, Catholic media personality and Los Angeles... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family

Sep 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more

Detail from Giovanni Lanfranco's Saint Luke Healing the Dropsical Child (c. 1625)

Faith, science, beauty: what doctors can learn from Catholic art

Sep 19, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The intersection of art, medicine, and faith in the Catholic tradition has a lot to teach today, especially if you’re... Read more

Jason Stockley Protests in St. Louis, Missouri.

Archbishop calls for peace amid protests over St Louis verdict

Sep 18, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Archbishop of St. Louis called for prayer and peace after a judge acquitted a former St. Louis police officer... Read more

In fight against sex abuse, Australian archbishop sees progress, challenges

Sep 18, 2017

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding clerical sex abuse in Australia, one of the country's archbishops believes the local Churches are making... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 26, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops

Sep 18, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country's martyrs... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on June 7, 2017.

Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins

Sep 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time... Read more

Pope Francis at WYD in Poland, 2016.

Catholic youth have something to say – and the Church is listening

Sep 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

As preparations continue for next year's Synod of Bishops on young people, the Vatican hosted young adults and global experts... Read more

Vatican recalls priest from US as child porn investigation opens

Sep 15, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Friday that after being informed by U.S. officials of a possible breach of child pornography laws on... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side, public domain.

Pro-life groups to Senate Dems: Don't eliminate Hyde Amendment

Sep 14, 2017

By Matt Hadro

After a Democratic senator boasted on Wednesday that his party’s Medicare bill would repeal the Hyde Amendment, pro-life groups are... Read more

Candle Vigil.

Bishop urges prayer for victims of Washington school shooting

Sep 14, 2017

Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane has urged Christians to pray for the victims of a Sept. 13 high school shooting,... Read more