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Ethiopia women at the market.

In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow

Sep 1, 2016

Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that.  Read more

Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy

Sep 1, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care... Read more

Aedes aegypti mosquito.

How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US

Sep 1, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more

A young Syrian refugee at school in Ramtha, Jordan on Oct. 27, 2014.

The US has resettled 10,000 Syrian refugees in the last year

Aug 31, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the Obama administration announced Monday that the U.S. had met its goal of accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees in fiscal... Read more

Pope Francis greets members of the European Society of Cardiology, Aug. 31, 2016.

Openness to grace strengthens human reason, Pope reminds cardiologists

Aug 31, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Aug. 31 2016, general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says

Aug 31, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more

To help desperate refugees, Mormons and Catholics join hands

Aug 31, 2016

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts.  Read more

Princess Diana.

Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood

Aug 31, 2016

A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood.    Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his May 25, 2016 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development

Aug 31, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more

Mother Teresa in 1980.

Mother Teresa 'radically loved her neighbor'

Aug 31, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Mother Teresa didn't try to solve all of the world's problems: she simply lived her life in radical service and... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaks at a press briefing at the Vatican, Oct. 22, 2015.

For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible

Aug 30, 2016

Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more

Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar celebrates his first Mass, Aug. 28, 2016. Photo courtesy of Mbumba Prosper, CICM.

This is Mongolia's first native priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar

Aug 30, 2016

On Sunday Mongolia witnessed the ordination of its first indigenous priest, Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar, a 29-year-old man who represents... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016.

A 'Catholic problem' for Trump? It's hard to say, actually

Aug 30, 2016

By Matt Hadro

With some recent election polls showing Hillary Clinton with a large lead over Donald Trump among Catholics, does Trump have... Read more

Missionaries of Charity.

Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina

Aug 30, 2016

The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more

Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign

Aug 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more

The dedication Mass of the first Catholic church on the Sinai peninsula, Our Lady of Peace, in Sharm El-Sheik, Feb. 15, 2015.

Will Egypt take step towards religious freedom with new law?

Aug 30, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Christians in Egypt are hoping that a new law will make it easier for them to build churches, particularly after... Read more

A nuclear bomb explosion at the Nevada Test Site, April 18, 1953. Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Site Office.

Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism

Aug 29, 2016

Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more

Supreme Knight Dr. Carl A. Anderson address the 129th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention during the States Dinner.

Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas

Aug 29, 2016

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas,... Read more

EpiPen.

As cost of EpiPen soars, what are the ethics of drug pricing?

Aug 29, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Amidst national outrage over the steep cost hike of a potentially life-saving drug, questions have been raised about the market... Read more

Priest suffers minor injuries after failed suicide bomb, axe attack at Mass

Aug 29, 2016

A priest suffered minor injuries after a man armed with a suicide bomb and an axe attacked at Sunday Mass... Read more