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Youth, discernment Pope's pick for next synod theme
The theme for the 2018 Synod of Bishops has been released, and will focus on how to best teach the... Read more
Despite hiccups, Pope Francis and Welby committed to unity
Pope Francis and Anglican Primate Archbishop Welby have signed a joint-declaration emphasizing that while topics such as homosexuality and the... Read more
Is this bishop right about the rosary conquering Boko Haram?
Amid the apparent decline of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, a Nigerian bishop who had a vision of Christ... Read more
Catholic groups around the world break ties with fossil fuels
On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this week, seven Catholic organizations on five continents announced they are divesting... Read more
After Hurricane Matthew strikes Haiti, relief agencies are on the move
Hurricane Matthew caused severe damage and several deaths in Haiti, and relief workers have already started to evaluate the damage. Read more
Nebraska better off without death penalty, Catholics say
Catholic leaders in Nebraska spoke out in favor of a vote to maintain a ban on the death penalty, calling... Read more
Who benefits from sports? Everyone, Pope Francis says
The beauty and joy found in sports, whether playing or watching, is something that benefits and unites everyone, regardless of... Read more
Mark Wahlberg made a video about why he loves priests
In an online video, actor Mark Wahlberg said that he will be praying for vocations to the priesthood, which he... Read more
Here's what the VP candidates said about abortion last night
The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role... Read more
The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
There's a new national shrine dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux
Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. The?re?se Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was... Read more
Pope Francis and China – attempts for a thaw?
Improved Holy See relations with China are a major effort of this papacy, with an ongoing focus on disputes appointment... Read more
Catholic University of America releases toolkit to fight domestic violence
Marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Catholic University of America has released a toolkit to help connect... Read more
Irish archbishop: seek a 'revolution of tenderness', not legal abortion
For Ireland’s leading archbishop, Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of tenderness” is a ch Read more
The Pope's latest prayer intention? That journalists be truthful
In his latest prayer video Pope Francis dedicates the month of October to praying for journalists – specifically that their... Read more
How to live out the Year of Mercy, according to this English bishop
What is the proper Catholic response to the Jubilee Year of Mercy? Put simply, the answer is “action,” Bishop Richard... Read more
Dioceses of Anchorage, Arlington get new bishops
Pope Francis has tapped two active bishops to head new dioceses, naming Bishop Paul D. Etienne of Cheyenne as the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Amatrice to pray for earthquake victims
On Tuesday Pope Francis made an unannounced private visit to the small Italian city of Amatrice to offer support areas... Read more
A tale of two Catholic candidates – looking at the 2016 vice president picks
Although both major 2016 vice presidential nominees were raised Catholic and still profess to be Christians, their public policy records... Read more
Vermont law blasted for pushing doctors to discuss 'benefits' of suicide
A medical ethics group and a Christian doctors’ group have challenged Vermont regulators who say that doctors must tell patients... Read more
