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On abortion policy, a tale of two White House transitions
Pro-abortion rights groups sought massive change in the Barack Obama administration eight years ago. Now, some pro-life advocates see the... Read more
There is no justification for killing innocent people, Pope says
In a meeting with the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Thursday, Pope Francis criticized ongoing violence in... Read more
To be corrupt is to follow the devil, Pope Francis says
On Thursday Pope Francis warned Catholic business leaders against the danger of worshipping money, saying corruption is to follow the... Read more
Stealing Hosts for anti-Catholic art? Not illegal, Spanish judge says.
Critics of a Spanish judge say he wrongly dismissed charges against an artist who stole consecrated Hosts for an exhibit... Read more
Archbishop Gómez's immigration stance praised by Vatican official
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi said the election of Archbishop Jose Gómez as vice president of the U.S. bishop’s conference will serve... Read more
Pope reminds Catholics to practice what they preach
The spiritual works of mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are... Read more
What the poor suffer from most happens in developed countries
While rarely talked about, Neglected Tropical Diseases are the most widespread ailment among the world's poorest of the poor –... Read more
Islamist extremism is a major religious freedom threat. But not the only one.
Religious freedom is under threat worldwide from phenomena like Islamic “hyper-extremism,” but there are also other dangers, a new report... Read more
Amid racial tensions, US bishops search for healing and peace
Race relations, racism, and violence were on the mind of the United States bishops during their fall general assembly in... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
Kidnapped Mexican priest found alive with signs of torture
The Mexican Conference of Bishops issued a statement acknowledging that Fr. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz, who was kidnapped Nov. 11... Read more
Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election
As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more
Homeless persons find a spiritual father in Pope Francis
Always close to his heart, around 3,600 homeless men and women were given the chance to be also physically near... Read more
Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision
Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more
In wake of elections, Archbishop Gómez calls for peace amid protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez called for mercy and an end to deportations during an interfaith prayer service Nov. 10 for... Read more
These four cardinals asked Pope Francis to clarify 'Amoris laetitia'
Citing conflicting interpretations of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family, four prominent cardinals wrote a letter to... Read more
As Year of Mercy ends, Holy Doors close around the world
As Holy Doors close in churches and basilicas around the world, including in Rome, it is estimated that over 20... Read more
What's most important? God and our neighbor, Pope says
The reality that everything in this world is passing shouldn’t frighten us, Pope Francis said, but instead it should strengthen... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Hong Kong
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung Coadjutor Bishop of the diocese of Hong Kong, the Vatican announced Sunday. Read more
MIT to host first 'Gold Mass' for Catholic scientists
The Society of Catholic Scientists will hold its first ever Gold Mass on Nov. 15, the feast day of St.... Read more
