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Pope tells Egypt's authorities they have key role in brokering peace
Shortly after landing in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced violent fundamentalism in his speech to civil authorities, telling them... Read more
Vatican praised, cautioned on dialogue with al-Azhar university
A leading scholar in the Arab world has applauded the goodwill of both the Vatican and the prestigious Islamic al-Azhar... Read more
Remembering two anniversaries
We mark two forgotten anniversaries in 2017. Read more
We need to 'shatter' the anonymity of sex purchasers, lawmakers say
The U.S. government needs to be continually equipped to fight the scourge of human trafficking in new and effective ways,... Read more
Big honors for scholar who revitalized Christian philosophy
Philosopher Alvin Plantinga has won the prestigious Templeton Award for once again making belief in God “a serious option within... Read more
Pope thanks charity organization for generous service to the Church
On Thursday Pope Francis met with members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation, telling them that in a world full of... Read more
New study: Birth control pills reduce women's well-being
A new Swedish study has shown that women who are taking the contraceptive pill might be putting themselves at risk... Read more
Pope donates rent for beach serving people with disabilities
Pope Francis has donated the rent for a private Italian beach that allows disabled people to enjoy the shore, the... Read more
The story behind the Irish priest whose prayers could heal
Father John Sullivan was a prominent Irish Catholic convert who was known for his healing prayers, his consolation for the... Read more
Mexican pro-lifers demand expulsion of 'abortion ship'
With abortion illegal in Mexico, a ship providing the procedure has landed on the country's coast, drawing outrage from the... Read more
Smaller changes expected from Council of Cardinals' latest meeting
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue discussion on reforming the Roman Curia, focusing on... Read more
Archbishop Aquila allows Boy Scout troops under Catholic guidelines
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has announced that parishes in his diocese may continue to charter Boy Scout troops,... Read more
Jim Harbaugh: My priorities are 'faith, then family, then football'
Former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, now head coach for the University of Michigan football team, is also a Roman Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis: Everything passes – except God's love for us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christian hope, rather than coming from the empty promises of other human beings, is rooted... Read more
What pro-life Democrats have to say after being majorly shunned
When the leader of the Democratic party pulled an about-face this week, claiming that support for abortion was a non-negotiable... Read more
In TED talk, Pope says sowing solidarity will reap hope for the future
Early Wednesday morning Pope Francis addressed the TED 2017 conference, telling participants that to have a hopeful outlook for the... Read more
Ahead of trip, Pope Francis sends message of joy to Egypt
Pope Francis expressed his joy for his upcoming trip to Cairo in a video message, saying he hopes to bring... Read more
Fifty years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize abortion
April 25 marks 50 years since Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to legalize abortion. In a statement... Read more
Trump administration will continue defending HHS mandate in court
With President Donald Trump’s administration signaling that it is not dropping the HHS mandate cases against religious non-profits, plaintiffs are... Read more
Pope Francis refuses bullet-proof vehicle for Egypt trip
Pope Francis will not use a bulletproof vehicle during his trip to Egypt this weekend, despite recent terror attacks against... Read more
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