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Dominican Republic priest arrested on suspicion of killing teen
The National Police of the Dominican Republic have arrested a priest on suspicion of killing a teenager, who was allegedly... Read more
A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea
Dialogue and prudent actions to uphold international resolutions are key to maintaining peace amid rising tensions between North Korea and... Read more
Pope orders Belgian religious group to stop offering euthanasia to patients
Pope Francis is cracking down on a Belgian Brothers of Charity-run organization, giving the group until the end of August... Read more
Brazilian archbishop robbed at his residence
While preparing to travel to Mass on Saturday morning, Archbishop Antonio Muniz Fernandes of Maceio was robbed at gun point,... Read more
Why YouTube needs Catholics
Catholic YouTube junkies of the world, unite – you are needed for the New Evangelization. Read more
Spanish court throws out 'hate crime' complaint against archbishop
A Spanish state prosecutor has dismissed a ‘hate crime’ complaint against the Archbishop of Granada after an LGBT activist group... Read more
Texas bishop: Don't deport mother of young cancer patient
Deportation to Mexico of the mother of a cancer-stricken girl would be cruelty, the Bishop of El Paso has said. Read more
Study: Age of pornography exposure affects how men view women
Pornography exposure affects men’s attitudes towards women, but in different ways depending on the age when they are first exposed,... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says urgency of peace a key reason for Russia trip
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said he will be going to Russia Aug. 20-24 largely out of... Read more
What it's like to be a missionary in North Korea
What can a missionary in North Korea do to preach the Gospel in a Communist dictatorship? Simply care for the... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Chaldean eparchy of San Diego
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has named Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta as head of the eparchy of Saint... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus went to the cross for sinners, not the perfect
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Church doesn't exist for people without faults, but for sinners in need of God's... Read more
This priest preserves Iraqi culture found in historic manuscripts
As Iraq and surrounding areas face the destruction of many of the region’s archaeological treasures, one priest and his fellow... Read more
LA archdiocese hosts youth conference to inspire sanctity
More than 1,600 youth gathered at the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles this weekend for the third... Read more
Could 'British values' anti-extremism push jeopardize Catholics?
A government proposal in the United Kingdom to set up an anti-extremism commission could unjustly affect faithful Christians, Bishop Mark... Read more
In predominantly Catholic Guam, clergy sex abuse lawsuits near 100-mark
Nearly 100 lawsuits have accused Catholic clergy in Guam of sex abuse over a 50 year timespan, alleging assault, manipulation... Read more
In wake of Civilta Cattolica piece, Evangelicals seek papal chat
Some U.S. evangelical Christian leaders want to talk with Pope Francis about a prominent Jesuit-run journal’s essay on Christianity and... Read more
Venezuelan bishop confirms fraudulence of national elections
The crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen following elections for a Constituent Assembly promoted by President Nicolás Maduro. In its... Read more
Vatican clarifies: Gay couple received standard form letter from Pope, not endorsement
A congratulatory letter sent from Pope Francis to a same-sex couple regarding the baptism of their children was a standard... Read more
Planned Parenthood investigators appeal case to US Supreme Court
David Daleiden, the undercover journalist behind the 2015 Planned Parenthood videos, has appealed to the US Supreme Court for the... Read more
