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Church in Brazil laments tragedy of gang-fueled prison riots
After nearly 100 inmates died in gang-related riots at prisons in northern Brazil through Jan. 8, Church officials in the... Read more
First Filipino to lead a US diocese will take reins in Salt Lake City
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the appointment of Filipino-born Bishop Oscar A. Solis, currently an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese... Read more
For Somali refugees, Catholic agencies 'welcome the stranger'
A Somali couple with three children is seeking a new life in Minnesota thanks to a Catholic Charities’ resettlement program... Read more
Is unity the most important thing to Pope Francis?
Pope Francis has decided to begin 2017 in much the same way as he did last year: praying for Christian... Read more
'They are the Church': Nearly 13,000 college students attend SEEK 2017
It’s not every day that 13,000 college students come together to pray, participate in the sacraments, and learn more about... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: There's no problem with doctrine in 'Amoris laetitia'
The Vatican’s doctrinal head has challenged several cardinals' public questioning of the doctrinal validity of Amoris laetitia, saying the document... Read more
Pope to diplomats: when it comes to politics, peace must be more than a theory
Following a year marred by war and terrorism, Pope Francis told diplomats Monday that for 2017, peace has to be... Read more
Although trips can be tiring, Pope says people make the effort 'worth it'
In a new interview published Sunday, Pope Francis said that though his many papal trips are often very tiring, both... Read more
The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: teach your children the faith by example
Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament... Read more
Planned Parenthood conned millions from public health programs, report suggests
Audits showing Planned Parenthood’s alleged misuse of federal funds are further proof that the organization should be barred from receiving... Read more
Architect of Steubenville's Catholic revival dies at 85
Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, the former president and chancellor of Franciscan University of Steubenville, passed away on the morning of... Read more
Can reality make us happy? A Catholic event in NYC takes on the question
“Reality has never betrayed me.” Read more
One Congressman's plea to the US: Don't abandon Iraq's Christians
Christian survivors of the ISIS genocide have serious humanitarian needs, but their faith remains strong, one congressman said after his... Read more
Pope Francis: the Magi represent everyone who seeks God
On Friday, the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Magi are not just men who sought out... Read more
Race relations are a Church responsibility, bishops say in call to action
The Catholic Church can be a force for healing race relations, said the U.S. bishops’ task force on racism and... Read more
We need hope – not 'optimism,' Pope Francis tells quake victims
During an audience with people from the areas devastated by earthquakes in Central Italy, Pope Francis emphasized the need to... Read more
A new 'vocational culture' is needed in the Church, Pope Francis says
A fresh and courageous perspective is needed when it comes to helping youth discern and discover their vocation, Pope Francis... Read more
Across California, pro-lifers to rally in January 2017
January 21. That’s the date when Californians will come together at three events across the state for pro-life advocacy and... Read more
Planned Parenthood accused of serious abuses by Congressional panel
Abuses and possibly criminal violations are occurring in the fetal tissue trade between abortion clinics and tissue harvesters, concluded the... Read more
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