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Enforcement is key in fight against human trafficking, report says
With an estimated 20 million victims of human trafficking today, all governments must step up their enforcement efforts, a new... Read more
UK parents lose final appeal to keep baby alive for treatment
A final appeal to allow continued life support for a U.K. baby whose parents want to seek experimental treatment in... Read more
Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals
On Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on... Read more
Senate health care bill 'unacceptable,' bishop says after budget office report
The Senate’s health care bill remains “unacceptable,” one U.S. bishop insisted after a non-partisan government office estimated it would result... Read more
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being... Read more
Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack
Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred... Read more
Unity is more than 'bland uniformity,' Pope tells Orthodox
Pope Francis met with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, saying their journey toward full communion is one... Read more
What does it look like to be gay – and a practicing Catholic?
More than 10 years ago, Joseph Prever found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
Local priest named fifth bishop of Allentown, Penn.
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' pick of Mons. Alfred A. Schlert to be the next bishop of the... Read more
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more
'Texting suicide' case could impact assisted suicide legislation
A case about whether a troubled teenager convinced her depressed boyfriend to commit suicide through her words and text messages... Read more
Terrorists desecrate Eucharist, destroy Catholic chapel in the Philippines
Last week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated hosts and religious icons, during a nine-hour... Read more
The bishops have spoken up on two very different issues – and now the Supreme Court will, too
As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious freedom case,... Read more
Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing
On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more
Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more
The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil's worst nightmare
If Jose Brochero doesn't sound like a Gaucho name, nothing does. Read more
What does it mean to be a 'pro-life' police officer?
“Ultimately, this report is about the sanctity of all human life.” Read more
How Catholic culture can thrive on the internet
Social media can be difficult to navigate, but Catholics can reach out with a content-savvy approach that can truly engage... Read more
A little Catholic cowboy brings Mother Angelica to toddlers
A new animated cowboy named Tomkin has won a Gabriel Award for the EWTN Global Catholic Network. Read more
Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick
On Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning... Read more
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