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Why pray after tragedy? This Sandy Hook mother has an answer
Some people have difficulty seeing the point of prayer in times of trouble. But for Magnificat magazine columnist Jennifer Hubbard,... Read more
Republican Party takes anti-porn stance – but is it hypocritical?
It merited only one paragraph in the 2016 GOP platform, but the party’s stand against pornography is drawing commendation from... Read more
Pope Francis to meet Holocaust survivors during Auschwitz visit
Though rumors have been floating for some time, the Vatican confirmed that the Pope will meet with 10 Holocaust survivors... Read more
Catholic News Service places former OSV president at the helm
Catholic News Service has named Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, as its new director and... Read more
Pope Francis is ready for World Youth Day – are you?
Even though World Youth Day doesn't start until next week, thousands of pilgrims from throughout the world are already descending... Read more
Doubts arise after alleged photo of Fr. Tom surfaces
After a photo supposedly showing Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, who was kidnapped in Yemen in March, emerged on social media, sources... Read more
Pope Francis marries young deaf couple at Casa Santa Marta
Pope Francis does not ordinarily celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. But on July 9, he made an exception for a... Read more
Baptism at sea – refugee child born during boat rescue
In the midst of her stressful overseas voyage to Europe, Vivian, a very pregnant Nigerian woman who departed from the... Read more
Bishop Paprocki: Don't be misled, Archbishop Chaput got it right on marriage
Some news reports got it wrong: Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput’s guidelines on Holy Communion and divorce-and-remarriage were “certainly correct” and... Read more
In Malawi, Catholic leaders aim to help corporations be responsible
Amid Malawi’s booming industry in mineral extraction, the country’s Catholic bishops and NGO partners hope corporations will help the wider... Read more
What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform
The detailed platform adopted by the Republican Party this week received mixed reactions among Catholics for its positions. Read more
Inspired by Pope Francis, California legal clinic offers free services
Free legal counsel and advice may sound too good to be true, but in the Diocese of Oakland, it’s a... Read more
Local bishop expresses dismay over German train attack
In the wake of Monday night's terror attack by an Afghan Islamist on a train and pedestrians in Würzburg, the... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way co-founder Carmen Hernandez dies at 85
Carmen Hernandez, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, died today at home in Madrid, Spain. She was 85 years old. Read more
Catechetical youth site aims to share mercy at World Youth Day
Poland has been known as the heart of the Divine Mercy devotion since the 1930s and also boasts the homeland... Read more
Why Starbucks and McDonald's are blocking porn from their WiFi
Two of the largest chain restaurants with free WiFi in the United States, McDonald’s and Starbucks, are adding pornography filters... Read more
Who is 'the Black Madonna' and why is she so important?
Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna,” will be one of Pope Francis' primary stops during his... Read more
Remember the Copts ISIS martyred in Libya? This priest does.
For Christians in Egypt, the possibility of martyrdom is not a remote one. Read more
Americans think statute of limitations laws should be applied equally
By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans believe it is unfair to extend the statute of limitations regarding sex abuse cases for... Read more
Only Christ offers answers in our violent world, Baton Rouge bishop says
Jesus Christ’s triumph over death, despair and hate should move us forward after a deadly attack on law enforcement officers... Read more
