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Teen girls cancel Disney World trip to see Pope Francis instead
Dozens of teen girls in Paraguay had planned to celebrate their 15th birthday – or Quinceañera – at Florida's Disney... Read more
US bishops find widespread compliance in abuse prevention audit
In their annual report on nationwide measures for the protection of minors, the U.S. bishops found extensive diocesan cooperation with... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers following EgyptAir plane crash
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers and condolences to all those affected by the apparent crash of an EgyptAir plane... Read more
A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs
In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more
Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says
During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more
Indian Foreign Minister: Fr. Tom is safe, soon to be released
Fr. Tom Uznunnalil, the Indian Salesian priest kidnapped by extremists in March is alive and close to being released, according... Read more
Pope Francis to meet top Sunni imam at the Vatican
An official meeting between Pope Francis and Imam Ahmed al Tayyeb will take place Monday at the Vatican, signaling a... Read more
Group to end 12-year vigil at closed Massachusetts church
Former parishioners occupying the long-closed St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Massachusetts say they plan to end their continuous... Read more
Both sides claimed victory in the Little Sisters' case. So now what?
While both sides say they are happy with the Supreme Court decision on the Little Sisters’ case, the long-term outcome... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago to offer 12 week paid parental leave
With the conviction that pro-family policies are critical for a healthy Church, the Archdiocese of Chicago will soon start offering... Read more
This Saint Bernard just met Pope Francis
While Pope Francis might have chastised animal-lovers who treat their pets better than people in last week’s general audience, that... Read more
The suffering of Syria's Christians taught him how to be a priest
Father Rodrigo Miranda is a priest from Chile. But it was in Syria, among the oppressed Christian community, that he... Read more
Polish rallies seek stronger protections for unborn children
Thousands of Polish pro-lifers have called on parliament to pass a bill that would further restrict abortion in the country. Read more
How the Little Sisters find joy despite their ongoing court case
If you are a Christian, your life should not be a perpetual Lent – this was the message of the... Read more
Don't let fear keep you from World Youth Day, cardinal says
With millions of youth set to arrive in Krakow for World Youth Day in just a few weeks, Cardinal Stanislaw... Read more
You have the right to practice your faith, Pope Francis says in new interview
In a new interview focused heavily on migration and dialogue with Islam, Pope Francis touched on growing concerns surrounding the... Read more
Pro-soccer player turned priest reunites with fans in Chile
With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently... Read more
Hoax or history? The communist smearing of Cardinal Stepinac
Was the controversial Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac a target of decades-long communist smears and disinformation? One researcher of the period says... Read more
For US bishops, Pope Francis brings clarity to transgender issues
As an alternative to the “deeply disturbing” new federal guidance on transgender regulations for schools, the U.S. bishops pointed to... Read more
Breaking: Supreme Court sends Little Sisters' case back to lower court
In a unanimous May 16 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has sent back to the lower courts a challenge to... Read more
