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Archbishop Joseph Tobin named as head of Newark archdiocese

Nov 7, 2016

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Monday that recently nominated Cardinal-elect Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis will soon be taking over as... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome, June 26, 2014.

Knights of Columbus head: Catholics must be a source of post-election unity

Nov 7, 2016

Following a tumultuous and divided election season, Catholics in the U.S. should find ways to create unity and healing, said... Read more

Who will win the Catholic vote this week? It's hard to predict.

Nov 6, 2016

By Matt Hadro

A new poll released Friday shows Donald Trump winning the Catholic vote by 16 points – but is it an... Read more

Pope Francis receives a cross made by an inmate at the CeReSo n. 3 prison in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Feb. 17, 2016.

Pope asks authorities to grant clemency for prisoners during Jubilee

Nov 6, 2016

By Elise Harris

After celebrating Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his Angelus address appealed for better prison conditions... Read more

Prisoners serve at Mass with Pope Francis Nov. 6, 2016, for the Jubilee of Prisoners.

During jubilee for prisoners, Pope tells inmates not to lose hope

Nov 6, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday, Pope Francis held a special Mass held for prisoners inside St. Peter’s Basilica, telling them that while paying... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley prays with brother bishops at his installation as the ninth bishop of Lincoln, Neb.

Bishop Conley rejects pro-death penalty ads distorting his words

Nov 5, 2016

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln has called on the group “Nebraskans for the Death Penalty” to retract social media advertisements... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St. Peters Square June 15, 2015.

Fear is an 'existential whip' that can destroy society, Pope warns

Nov 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, wide-ranging speech to members of international NGOs, Pope Francis offered a clear and stern warning against modern... Read more

Don't shift on assisted suicide, Catholics urge US medical group

Nov 5, 2016

For years, the American Medical Association has held a strong stance against measures promoting physician-assisted suicide. But that could change.  Read more

Bishop Jorge Rodriguez.

At ordination, Denver's new bishop reminded to proclaim Christ

Nov 4, 2016

The reality of evil and the tender mercy of Jesus Christ were on the mind of Denver’s new auxiliary Bishop... Read more

Did a 'Catholic Spring' group intimidate Florida churches?

Nov 4, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

A group that has been tied to the idea of a “Catholic Spring” revolution in leaked emails may have tried... Read more

Michael Warsaw, chairman and CEO of EWTN.

Election 2016: A supremely important decision

Nov 4, 2016

Among the first acts of the next president of the United States will be the appointment of a new justice... Read more

Pope Francis washes the feet of migrants and refugees during Holy Thursday Mass March 24, 2016.

Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video

Nov 4, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for deceased cardinals and bishops in St. Peter's Basilica Nov. 4, 2016.

Pope honors deceased bishops, says death unites us more fully in Christ

Nov 4, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Reflecting on the faithful work of the bishops and cardinals who have died in the past 12 months, Pope Francis... Read more

Boston Catholics are at the forefront of the fight against pot

Nov 4, 2016

By Mary Farrow

The Church in Boston is asking voters in Massachusetts to reject the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state next... Read more

The role of Catholics in rescuing health care

Nov 3, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Serious problems loom for the future of health care in the U.S. – and Catholics must help resolve them, experts... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.

Archbishop Gomez: Want to make America great? Be saints

Nov 3, 2016

With recent polls showing an increasingly tight presidential race, it's still unpredictable as to who will come out next week... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Rebibbia prison in Rome, April 2, 2015.

Prisoners to be Pope Francis' special guests at Mass in St. Peter's

Nov 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Nov. 6, a special Jubilee for Prisoners will be celebrated at the Vatican, drawing detainees and their families from... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope calls on religions to condemn acts of terrorism, violence

Nov 3, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke to representatives of different religions Thursday, telling them that acts of terrorism and violence must be very... Read more

Donald Trump shakes hands with Hillary Clinton during the town hall debate at Washington University on October 9, 2016.

Why religious freedom could be at risk, regardless of who wins

Nov 3, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Religious liberty is a pressing issue in this election, advocates say – but both major presidential candidates have shown serious... Read more

What can Vatican-China relations learn from Vietnam?

Nov 2, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Amid reports of a possible agreement concerning the appointment of Chinese bishops, it is useful to look at the Church’s... Read more