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Courage to host event on pastoral approach to sexual identity
Courage International will team with the Phoenix diocese in the new year to host an event addressing same-sex attraction and... Read more
Saint John Paul II documentary takes two Emmys
Two Emmy Awards have gone to a documentary that shows St. John Paul II’s central role in the end of... Read more
Vatican official: Religion in public has never been more at risk
While violent persecution against Christians assails swaths of territory the Middle East and Africa, one Vatican official says that Western... Read more
Did 'Catholic Spring' groups undermine the Catholic bishops?
Groups reputedly founded for a “Catholic Spring” revolt within the Church have a history of criticizing Catholic bishops on LGBT... Read more
Mary models for the sick 'surrender to God's will'
Pope Francis on Thursday announced the theme for the 25th World Day of the Sick, “Amazement at what God has... Read more
Italian priest cancels Nativity display to avoid offending people
An Italian priest is under fire from locals for deciding against setting up the typical Nativity scene in his town’s... Read more
Pope to ambassadors: make 'courageous' choice for nonviolence
On Thursday Pope Francis accepted the credentials of six new ambassadors to the Holy See, urging them to work toward... Read more
Who was that priest praying the rosary at the Army-Navy game?
You might have seen an Army chaplain devoutly praying the rosary on the sideline during Saturday's Army-Navy football game. Who... Read more
Massachusetts churches claim victory in religious freedom lawsuit
Four Massachusetts churches pulled their lawsuit against the state Monday after they received religious exemptions from the state's transgender law. Read more
Major religious freedom law might get a Christmas upgrade
After almost 20 years, a landmark religious freedom bill may finally be getting a big upgrade. Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe asked to touch Trump's 'hardened heart'
Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City commended to Our Lady of Guadalupe the millions of migrants who have left behind... Read more
Ohio governor signs 20-week abortion ban, vetoes heartbeat bill
On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed a bill banning abortions performed after five months of pregnancy in most... Read more
Mission, synodality key themes in latest round of cardinal meetings
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met for the 17th time this week, with synodality and the Church’s “missionary drive” forming... Read more
Drop plans to expand death penalty, bishops ask Philippines
Catholic prayer and protests greeted proposals to expand the use of the death penalty in the Philippines, with the move... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
Year of Mercy was especially needed in South Sudan, bishop notes
The Jubilee Year of Mercy was observed throughout the world but one bishop in South Sudan, suffering from war and... Read more
ISIS may be gone, but Mosul still faces a long winter ahead
Christians, Muslims and other victims of ISIS feel relief over the terrorist group being pushed back from the Nineveh Plain... Read more
In stressing error of clericalism, Francis calls for humble priests
In his homily at Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke harshly about what he considers one of the great dangers of... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences on death of Opus Dei leader
On hearing of the Dec. 12 death of Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Pope Francis sent... Read more
Juneau bishop to head Dallas diocese
After what was a very short vacancy for the Diocese of Dallas, the Vatican announced Tuesday that Bishop Edward J.... Read more
