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This historic black Catholic grade school could get shut down
After 111 years of serving the community of Birmingham, Alabama, the city's only African American Catholic elementary school could close... Read more
Abortion bill makes unlikely alliance of Bolivian clergy, feminists
A bill in Bolivia that would allow abortions only for certain groups of women is uniting unlikely groups in opposition... Read more
How the 'pirate nun' changed a gay man's life
Paul Darrow went to his first gay beach when he was 15. Read more
How an American bishop became a Korean martyr
Bishop Patrick James Byrne was born in the United States, but he died on a forced march in the harsh... Read more
Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more
In Milan, Pope makes youth promise to never be a bully
In last meeting during his day trip to Milan, Pope Francis issued a harsh criticism of bullying in schools, asking... Read more
Don't fret about numbers, but your mission, Pope tells Milan religious
During his daytrip to Milan Saturday, Pope Francis told the diocese’s priests and religious not to fear the challenges that... Read more
Protection of minors event draws swath of top Vatican leaders
In a significant show of unity, officials from every Vatican department – including at least half a dozen cardinals who... Read more
Americans agree: Moms and dads should have paid parental leave
A new report by the Pew Research Center has found that the overwhelming majority of Americans support paid family and... Read more
California priest found guilty of embezzling donations
A priest in California has been found guilty of diverting $19,000 in donations to his personal account. Read more
New campaign highlights Catholic services in Michigan
A new television ad campaign launched by the Michigan Catholic Conference is featuring commercials that spotlight the hand of the... Read more
We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says
Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more
Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven
A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more
Pope clears way for canonization of Fatima visionaries
On Thursday Pope Francis approved the second and final miracle needed to canonize Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack
After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Finding God in all things — even coffee
Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more
Don't lose your humanity in refugee debate, US bishops say
The intense debate over U.S. refugee and migrant policy is a chance to meet newcomers and understand others' concerns, the... Read more
Gorsuch made an important distinction when asked about assisted suicide
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch made a crucial ethical distinction in his response to questions about doctor-prescribed suicide during his... Read more
Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack
Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Watch this little girl steal Pope Francis' hat
A cute moment was captured on camera Wednesday, as a 3-year-old girl “stole” Pope Francis’ zucchetto – or skull cap... Read more
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