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Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots
The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for... Read more
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology
The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics not to vote 'on autopilot'
In his latest column for the Philly Catholic Archdiocesan paper, Archbishop Chaput shared some of his personal thoughts on the... Read more
Why these cards inspired a Catholic grandpa to build an app
For twenty-five years, Tom Riles has carried a stack of index cards in his shirt pocket. Read more
Don't be held back: Pope calls Christians to be set ablaze by the Holy Spirit
The Church does not need “cold or lukewarm Christians” who are held back by fear, Pope Francis said Sunday; it... Read more
The Catholic Americas come together for the Year of Mercy
South America’s Catholic leaders will celebrate the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in a special way, gathering for a continental... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese: Government is violating Supreme Court mandate order
Despite a Supreme Court order seeming to protect its religious freedom, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says the federal government... Read more
This Catholic school network produced nine Rio Olympians
Katie Ledecky, Lia Neal, and Anabelle Smith are some names you might hear on television if you are watching the... Read more
How Baltimore's Catholics are still working to heal their communities
After the Justice Department issued a scathing rebuke of Baltimore’s policing abuses, local Catholic leaders maintained it must be a... Read more
Ben Hur: An epic remake
For the first time in nearly 55 years, one of the greatest stories ever told will be retold on the... Read more
Who's turning 40? One of America's largest dioceses!
Major celebrations are set to mark the 40th anniversary of California’s Diocese of Orange, one of the largest dioceses in... Read more
Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry
Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard. Read more
Guam priest admits guilt amid ongoing abuse scandal
A priest in Guam has admitted to abusing around 20 children, a revelation that comes amid an ongoing investigation into... Read more
In war-torn Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral needs help
The war-torn Cathedral of Homs sits in the heart of western Syria. Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Assisi again this year? This imam says yes.
If a prominent imam is right, Pope Francis will visit Assisi Sept. 19 for a major international interreligious meeting. Read more
Okla. Christians counter Satanic mockery of Virgin Mary with prayer
Another planned black mass and an additional satanic ritual in Oklahoma City is timed to mock a Marian feast and... Read more
Pro-life leaders reject call for abortions in face of U.S. Zika cases
A small patch of the city of Miami is being called “ground zero” for the Zika virus in the United... Read more
Will Texas execute two innocent men?
In Texas, two scheduled executions could kill innocent men, Catholic and other Christian leaders have warned. Read more
The deadly danger of global blasphemy laws
Among the biggest threats to religious freedom worldwide are blasphemy laws, the State Department said in its annual religious freedom... Read more
