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Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to oversee sex abuse trial
The Vatican has sent Cardinal Raymond Burke to Guam to act as presiding judge at the trial of Archbishop Anthony... Read more
Messages from alleged Denver visionary not approved by Church
New claims that messages from alleged visionary Charlie Johnston have been approved by the Church are false, the Archdiocese of... Read more
At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants
Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more
Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea
Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more
DIY execution? Arizona’s 'bizarre' new death penalty policy
It’s an odd time for death in the United States. Read more
Citing pro-life momentum, thousands demonstrate to defund Planned Parenthood
More than 10,000 pro-life advocates gathered at some 227 protest locations in 43 states and the District of Columbia on... Read more
In latest round of meetings, papal advisors cover court, bishop selection
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met for the 18th time this week to continue discussion on reforming the... Read more
Why we need a religious freedom move from Trump – and soon
President Donald Trump must sign an executive order with broad protections for religious freedom, or global consequences could soon follow,... Read more
This is the one thing Pope Francis says you can brag about
As children we are taught that bragging is bad, especially when we do it to people who have less than... Read more
The clock is ticking on repeal of DC assisted suicide bill
A repeal of Washington, D.C.'s physician-assisted suicide law moved through the U.S. House on Monday, but is in a race... Read more
Is a Vatican-China agreement close? What could happen.
Hopes are on the rise for an agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops, with Cardinal... Read more
New Sodalit report details severe sexual, psychological abuse
Two reports made public on Tuesday detail sexual, physical and psychological abuses committed by members of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae,... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't preach the Gospel like it's a 'recommendation'
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Word of God isn’t something that can be explained to people as a mere... Read more
French court allows dating website to continue promoting affairs
A complaint brought by a Catholic group against a dating site that promotes extramarital affairs was thrown out by a... Read more
How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way
It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' witness of abuse victim who forgave
In his preface for a book written by a survivor of clerical sex abuse, Pope Francis once again lamented the... Read more
What Egypt's Catholic bishops said to Pope Francis
A special invitation to visit Egypt was delivered to Pope Francis by Coptic Catholic bishops during their ad limina visit... Read more
Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say
Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more
This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded
Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis. Read more
An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved
An Oregon bill on advanced medical directive rules could allow patients who suffer from dementia or mental illness to be... Read more
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