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Is the death penalty a form of psychological torture? This author says yes
Recent “botched executions” resulting in painful deaths for inmates have stirred controversy over the use of the death penalty. But... Read more
New South Dakota law could protect religious adoption agencies
While religious adoption agencies have been shut down in various parts of the United States after facing pressure to place... Read more
Despite warnings, assisted suicide bill advances in Hawaii
Although critics said an assisted suicide bill would put vulnerable people at risk and change the nature of medicine, the... Read more
Fr. Stanley Rother, first US-born martyr, to be beatified in September
Father Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born martyr who served as a priest in Guatemala, will be beatified in Oklahoma City on... Read more
US congratulates Pope Francis on his 4th anniversary
On Monday, the anniversary of Pope Francis being elevated to the papacy, the United States offered its congratulations and wishes... Read more
My life isn't a tragedy – a Rwandan woman's incredible story of survival
She begged and scrounged for food in the forest; she drank water from a stream with dead bodies in it;... Read more
The Transfiguration prepares us for the Cross, Pope says at parish visit
In his brief homily at a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the beautiful faces of Jesus during the... Read more
The Cross is more than jewelry – it's a call to love, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a time to really contemplate the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us... Read more
Call for prayers, reform follow deadly fire at Guatemala girls' shelter
There is mourning in Guatemala after at least 35 girls perished in a fire at a state-run home for youth,... Read more
Divorce numbers rise among older Americans, fall among younger couples
The divorce rate has doubled for Americans over age 50, and tripled among Americans over 65, a new survey shows. Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake
As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more
He's back! Pope Francis returns to Rome grateful for spiritual retreat
After spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned... Read more
NY archdiocese defends right to make hiring decisions
The Archdiocese of New York argued before a federal circuit court this week that it should have the freedom to... Read more
Muhammad Ali's family speaks up on religious freedom after airport detainment
Family members of boxing great Muhammed Ali say they were detained at an airport for their religion and have linked... Read more
Where it's OK to eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day this Lent
If you’re an Irish Catholic (or any Catholic) living in the United States, you will need to check with your... Read more
Arizona State University to hold first Pregnant on Campus Week
The Students for Life Group at Arizona State University is planning the nation’s first Pregnant on Campus Week to offer... Read more
Holy-wood: How one priest supports 'truth, beauty and goodness' in film
The path to priesthood doesn’t often include stops on the sets of soap operas. Read more
More than 200 Korean martyrs are up for beatification
The first Bishop of Pyongyang, an American born-bishop, and numerous priests and laity are among the 213 who could be... Read more
She grew up in the art world – now she's leading the Vatican museums
Barbara Jatta, the newest director of the Vatican museums, and the first woman to hold the position, said that working... Read more
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