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This pro-life talk at Google's headquarters was a hit
A pro-life activist walks into Google’s headquarters and delivers a speech so compelling that within 24 hours, the online video... Read more
Euthanasia mindset looms over disabled baby's legal fight, ethicist warns
Legal efforts to bar the parents of a British baby born with a disabling medical condition from seeking treatment overseas... Read more
The little-known final interview of Ted Bundy: Porn motivated me
He was one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. Read more
Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork
Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more
Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more
El Salvador's first cardinal a friend of Blessed Oscar Romero
Pope Francis' decision to elevate Bishop José Gregorio Rosa Chávez is unprecedented: not only is he the first Salvadoran cardinal,... Read more
Southern DRC violence has left more than 3,000 dead
More than 3,300 people have been killed since October alone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai region, said... Read more
Vatican's first General Auditor resigns abruptly
In an unexpected move in the Holy See’s ongoing financial reform, the Vatican announced on Tuesday the resignation of Libero... Read more
Full text of dubia cardinals' letter asking Pope for an audience
Here is the full text of the letter, signed by Cardinal Carlo Caffarra on behalf of the four dubia cardinals,... Read more
'I had to flee for my life' – The reality of being a Syrian refugee
Omar al-Muqdad wanted to help the Iraqi refugees who were displaced from their homes in 2004. He volunteered to help... Read more
Newark archdiocese defends welcoming of LGBT pilgrimage
Last month Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark welcomed a pilgrimage of self-identified LGBT pilgrims, with an archdiocesan spokesman saying it... Read more
It's a responsibility to seek truth, educate youth, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to the graves of two 20th century Italian priests, reflecting on charity and... Read more
US bishops call for engagement amid Trump's policy change on Cuba
President Donald Trump’s changes to U.S. policy on Cuba will end up weakening human rights in the island country, the... Read more
Immigration in the spotlight with LA Mass, resource website
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles stressed the importance of unity at a Mass recognizing immigrants, as the archdiocese launched... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
Why married priests won't really fix the shortage
In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States. Read more
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more
New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments
In the name of raising up lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, another U.S. Latin-rite diocese has decided to restore confirmation... Read more
Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger
Saturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire
On Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering... Read more
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