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House passes pair of bills aimed at tighter immigration enforcement
The United States House of Representatives on June 29 passed two bills in an effort to crack down on undocumented... Read more
Are you grateful for the work of sailors? You should be, the Vatican says
On Sunday, the Catholic Church held a special day to remember the hard work and challenges surrounding the occupation of... Read more
Holy tattoo! A 700-year old Christian tradition thrives in Jerusalem
In the Old City of Jerusalem it's hard to escape the ancient history that's still alive within its walls. Read more
Friends, colleagues remember the 'gentleman' Joaquin Navarro-Valls
During his 22 years as spokesman for St. John Paul II, Dr. Joaquin Navarro-Valls became somewhat of a legend in... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
The art Pope Francis loves
What is Pope Francis’ idea of art? Read more
London hospital seeks another hearing in Charlie Gard case
Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is applying for a new hearing with the high court after new evidence suggests... Read more
New bill expands already-liberal abortion laws in Oregon
A new bill in Oregon would expand the state’s already-liberal laws, requiring insurance companies to pay for abortions and other... Read more
Twentieth century Polish nurse among causes advancing toward sainthood
Pope Francis on Friday approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Hanna Chrzanowska, a Polish nurse and... Read more
In wake of North Korea threat, bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons
Just days after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach Alaska, bishops in the United States and... Read more
Security footage shows man threatening to kill nun in a Brooklyn church
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man threatened to kill a nun who was praying inside a... Read more
In the US South, the Church is in 'growth mode'
Church growth and expansion was the topic when leading bishops of the Catholic Church’s Atlanta province met recently in South... Read more
You've got questions (about death)? The Church has answers.
In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200... Read more
Bishop responds: No, abortion isn't a Canadian 'core' value
Responding to a Canadian politician who called abortion a central aspect of the country's human rights efforts, a local bishop... Read more
Vatican says it has worked to resolve past issues at Pope's hospital
A Vatican official confirmed yesterday that Bambino Gesu hospital has had past problems that the Vatican has worked to resolve. Read more
Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith
In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more
Vatican, al-Azhar focus on papal trip speeches in latest meeting
In the wake of Pope Francis' whirlwind visit to Egypt, the Vatican and the prestigious Muslim al-Azhar University have held... Read more
Colombian-born bishop to head Raleigh diocese
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto, a native of Colombia, as the... Read more
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: World hunger is a result of indifference and selfishness
On Monday Pope Francis said that while hunger and undernourishment around the world can be an unsettling thing to confront,... Read more
