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Holy brainteasers? Catholic puzzle book hopes to point readers to God
With hopes of leading Catholics to a deeper search for Christ, a new puzzle book from Ave Maria Press challenges... Read more
Evangelicals' Nashville Statement 'largely consonant' with Catholic thought
An Evangelical Christian coalition’s statement on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity is “largely consonant” with Catholic thought, according to one... Read more
Chicago archdiocese to receive relic of Saint Teresa of Calcutta
On Sept. 5, Saint Mark's Parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago will receive a first class relic of Saint Teresa... Read more
As State Department reorganizes, what will be the fate of religious freedom office?
Although the State Department plans to cut or consolidate certain senior positions as part of an ongoing reorganization, the international... Read more
This health center for the uninsured used to be an abortion clinic
Prayer. Sacrifice. Friendship. Charity. Could one Virginia community’s work to put basic Gospel tenets into action be a model for... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to victims of Hurricane Harvey
On Thursday, Pope Francis voiced his sympathy to those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, offering prayers for the... Read more
How visiting prisoners can change your life (and theirs)
Sometimes people surprise us for the better. Read more
Sci-fi, fantasy – and faith? A look inside the 'Christian ComiCon'
Inside a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the middle of Washington, D.C., self-described “geeks” decorated the meeting hall to look like... Read more
In Denver, new women's shelter cares for hidden side of homelessness
Cindy Brown spent 12 years in the U.S. Army. Approaching late middle age, she found herself in a crisis. Read more
Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful
A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more
A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain... Read more
How this Catholic saint might be the patron of opioid addicts
As the opioid addiction crisis rises to the threshold of a national emergency, the story of a little-known Catholic saint... Read more
US bishops to hold special collection for Hurricane Harvey victims
The vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a special nationwide collection in upcoming weeks... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prods President Trump to change DACA position
President Donald Trump’s promise to treat undocumented minors with “great heart” needs to be reflected in policy that gives them... Read more
Religious freedom advocate: Female genital mutilation is unjustifiable
While lawyers defending the practice of female genital mutilation claim that it is protected by religious freedom rights, one leading... Read more
Oldest Latin commentary on the Gospels rediscovered, translated
Missing for more than 1,500 years, the earliest known Latin commentary on the Gospels has been rediscovered at the Cologne... Read more
California's first Catholic school sparks controversy by removing statues
Parents are concerned after a California Catholic school has removed several religious statues from its campus in an effort to... Read more
St. Padre Pio's relics are touring the US!
Relics of St. Padre Pio will soon be touring the United States, with stops at a number of dioceses during... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis to visit Myanmar, Bangladesh in November
On Monday the Vatican confirmed rumors that have been swirling the past few weeks about a papal visit to Myanmar... Read more
