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Following sixth journalist murder this year, Mexican bishops speak up
The Mexican Bishops' Conference offered prayers for journalists as they face increased violence in their efforts to uncover truth. Read more
Pope Francis' newest cardinals show a global Church
Only seven months after Pope Francis’ last consistory, he will create five new cardinals in June. He continues a pattern... Read more
Ban on religious icons in cars sparks Catholic outcry in Philippines
In the most recent clash between the government and the Catholic Church in the Philippines, authorities have banned hanging rosaries... Read more
Pence to Notre Dame graduates: Bring values into the workplace
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence challenged University of Notre Dame graduates on Saturday to promote human dignity and the sanctity... Read more
What common ground could Trump and Pope Francis find?
When Pope Francis was asked last week about his upcoming meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump, he made headlines for... Read more
Justice Alito warns seminarians religious liberty is in danger
In his address to graduating seminarians on Wednesday, United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. emphasized the importance... Read more
Always act with gentleness and respect, Pope Francis says
During a visit to a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis repeated his frequent condemnation of gossip, telling the congregation instead... Read more
Pope prays for victims of heightened violence in Central African Republic
On Sunday Pope Francis offered his prayer and support for victims of a recent jump in violence in the Central... Read more
How the 'Mini Pope' moved the hearts of pilgrims at Fatima
The photo of a baby dressed up as the pope at the Fatima Shrine rocked social media during Pope Francis'... Read more
Rome hosts annual March for Life
Held this year on May 20, Rome’s seventh annual March for Life was a chance for pro-life advocates of any... Read more
Despite pleas from bishops, immigration arrests soar in 2017
Immigration arrests have risen sharply in 2017 compared to the previous year, after the Trump administration unveiled stricter immigration policies,... Read more
Pope invited by bishops to address the future of Europe
Pope Francis will deliver his fifth speech on the present and future of Europe during an event organized by the... Read more
Pope's historic meeting with Huntington's patients offered ray of hope
Pope Francis’ gathering this week with a group of Huntington’s disease patients was a major inspiration for those seeking to... Read more
The murder case of Blessed Oscar Romero has been reopened
A nearly 40 year-old murder case was reopened this week to properly prosecute the suspected killer behind the Salvadorian archbishop's... Read more
Pope Francis: Church teaching helps us avoid harm of ideology
Pope Francis warned that ideologues sow confusion and division in the Church in the name of false clarity, rather than... Read more
In surprise 'mercy Friday' visit, Pope Francis blesses homes of Rome's poor
On Friday Pope Francis made a Year-of-Mercy style visit to a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome, blessing the... Read more
On Israel-Palestine conflict, the Church cannot stay quiet, bishops say
The Catholic Church will speak out against injustice and avoid any attempt to normalize the “festering wound” of the Israeli-Palestinian... Read more
The first Catholic church in 60 years is being built in Cuba
Funded by a parish in Florida, a new Catholic church is being built in Cuba and is the first the... Read more
Bono thinks Christian artists need to be way more honest
If you’re an ardent fan of U2, you may know that lead vocalist Bono loves the Psalms. The 57-year-old Irish... Read more
No research justifies the use of human embryos, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said that there is no outcome that can justify the use or destruction of embryos for scientific purposes... Read more
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