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Bishop Tobin: Ending DACA shatters lives. So does abortion.
Many Americans are justifiably outraged at the lives that will be shattered by the cancellation of DACA – but that... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria kidnapped, murdered
A Catholic priest was kidnapped and found murdered in Nigeria, local sources have confirmed. Read more
Knights of Columbus take action to aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Local Knights of Columbus councils have taken action after the passage of Hurricane Harvey, rescuing survivors by boat and providing... Read more
God is present, Cardinal DiNardo tells Hurricane Harvey victims
Amid the immense devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston assured the people... Read more
'I was sure that it was Mother Teresa who healed me'
The Brazilian man who received the miracle allowing for Mother Teresa’s canonization says that he and his wife were ordinary believers... Read more
'Hello. My name is Mother Teresa. I just wanted to give you my card.'
It happened on the most ordinary day, in the most ordinary of places. Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
Epiphany, Ascension moved back to original dates in England and Wales
The Vatican has approved a decision from the Catholic bishops in England and Wales to move two Holy Days of... Read more
This journalist first told the world about Mother Teresa
The American reporter who first brought news of Mother Teresa’s work to an international audience still remembers the day in... Read more
Hong Kong bishop talks Church-state relations, hopes for the future
The challenges endured by Catholics in China are complex, said Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung of Hong Kong, but there are... Read more
Pope Francis: To follow Christ means also to accept the cross
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the sacrifice of the cross, explaining how as followers of Christ we must embrace... Read more
Global research project looks at Christian response to persecution
Which Christians face the most persecution around the globe, and how do they respond to it? Read more
Pope emphasizes peace-building in meeting with Korean religious leaders
In a meeting with religious leaders from Korea on Saturday, Pope Francis said the world is looking to them for... Read more
California bill seeks to punish 'misgendering' with jail time
A new bill in California would punish the ‘misgendering’ of nursing home and long-term care patients with hefty fines and... Read more
Ahead of ballot, Australian bishops reaffirm Church can't support gay marriage
As a non-binding poll on same-sex marriage in Australia looms, some leading Catholic bishops have again clarified Catholic teaching that... Read more
In deadly CAR conflict, Catholic seminary shelters 2,000 Muslims
Thousands of Muslim refugees have fled deadly militias in the Central African Republic thanks to Bangassou’s Bishop Juan José Aguirre... Read more
In rare WSJ op-ed, Cardinal Sarah says Fr. Martin's LGBT outreach falls short
Catholic outreach to LGBT individuals must always include the truth about Catholic teaching and chastity, Cardinal Robert Sarah said in... Read more
England mourns death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor (Updated)
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, who served as Archbishop of Westminster for nine years, from 2000-2009, died Friday at the age of... Read more
Pope, Patriarch: Care for creation includes respect for people
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew sent a joint message Friday for the World Day of Care for Creation, which says... Read more
Arizona, New Mexico bishops ask Trump to keep DACA
The Catholic bishops of Arizona and New Mexico have joined the growing chorus of voices calling on President Donald Trump... Read more
