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500 Catholic scholars lash back at Humanae Vitae critics
Nearly 50 years after the “prophetic” papal document Humanae Vitae, the Catholic Church’s longstanding teaching against contraception continues to promote... Read more
Do something about forced migration, cardinal exhorts UN
The Vatican Secretary of State pleaded Monday for an increased commitment from the international community in addressing the root causes... Read more
Two priests murdered in Mexico
One day after they were kidnapped from their parish, Mexican priests Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juárez and José Alfredo Suárez de... Read more
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
While in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others... Read more
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
In efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in... Read more
A Phoenix bishop's plea to voters and politicians: no votes for abortion
Catholics should be consistent in public life and need to make protecting innocent life a serious political priority, Bishop Thomas... Read more
Church unity with a global focus: lessons from 'bishop school'
The Vatican holds a special seminar series each year for new bishops to help them learn their new role. Read more
Not your grandpa's porn – Has the Church caught up to the problem?
Clay Olsen speaks to thousands of youth about a subject most people would rather not touch: pornography. Read more
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
US bishops support day of prayer for sex abuse victims
In light of Pope Francis' call to pray for the victims of sexual abuse, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
EWTN family shares favorite memories of Mother Angelica
The legacy of Mother Angelica, the Poor Clare nun who founded Catholic cable channel EWTN, continues to live on in... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
How a new classical academy is reaching out to millennial parents
Coming in 2017, families in Northern Colorado will have the option to send their children to a Catholic elementary school... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
March for life in Berlin draws thousands
More than 7,500 people took part in the annual March for Life in Berlin on Saturday, under the motto: “No... Read more
We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say
Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square
A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
Bishops: Don't let the media guide Catholics on divorce
Divorced Catholics who have remarried civilly are welcome to seek reconciliation with the Church, but they need to be sure... Read more
