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Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister
Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more
Mexican prison massacre may have 'Saint Death' ties
The recent massacre of over two dozen prisoners in a central penitentiary in the state of Guerrero, Mexico may have... Read more
New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim
New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that... Read more
Bishop lauds bill to fight human trafficking
An upgrade to a key anti-trafficking bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday, and has been praised by one U.S.... Read more
Jesuit publication slams perceived evangelical-Catholic coalition in US
An analysis piece published Thursday in La Civilta Cattolica, discusses what it calls a “surprising” and unfortunate alliance between conservative... Read more
Yemeni minister: Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
After nearly a year since his kidnapping, Yemen officials say that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is in fact alive and efforts... Read more
Former president, treasurer of Vatican hospital charged with misuse of funds
The Vatican announced Thursday that an investigation involving the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in... Read more
In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more
Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace
Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... Read more
Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching
Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates. Read more
After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer
Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more
Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ
In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more
Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more
Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many
It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey... Read more
Funding for abortion to become more compulsory in Oregon
The Oregon governor is expected to sign into law a proposal requiring Oregon insurers to cover abortion on demand and... Read more
Why Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter is now called a Servant of God
Nathaniel Hawthorne added the “w” to his last name because one of his ancestors was John Hathorne, a Salem witch... Read more
Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life”... Read more
An answer to prayers: priestly ordinations reach new peak in Scotland
Twelve men are set to be ordained priests in Scotland this year, a 20-year high that Catholic leaders credited to... Read more
Don’t send Chaldeans back to persecution in Iraq, advocates plead
After a federal judge again halted the deportation of over 1,000 Chaldeans from the U.S., advocates for the detainees insisted... Read more
Ordained a priest, former Manchester United footballer's goal is Christ
Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, on Saturday. Read more
