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They died for the faith: 115 Spanish Catholics recognized as martyrs
Pope Francis has officially recognized 115 Catholics who were killed during the Spanish Civil War out of hatred of the... Read more
Judge drops charge against Planned Parenthood investigator
A county court on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor charge against the man responsible for undercover investigations of Planned Parenthood, although... Read more
Here's how Benedict XVI will celebrate his 65th anniversary as a priest
On June 29 Benedict XVI will celebrate the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood – a milestone he... Read more
The sacrifice of Chiara Corbella Petrillo: 'Yes, Enrico, the Cross is very sweet'
In a testimony at the Vatican’s Jubilee for the sick and disabled, the husband of the late Chiara Corbella Petrillo... Read more
ACLU lawyers say Christians caused the Orlando shooting
After a gunman pledging allegiance to ISIS carried out the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, attorneys with the American... Read more
New adult stem cell therapy stops, reverses symptoms of MS
A risky adult stem cell clinical trial in Canada has proven effective in stopping and even reversing the symptoms in... Read more
Is the situation in Nigeria about to get much worse?
Nigeria is a ticking time bomb, with violence and discrimination threatening to tear the country apart and spread its existing... Read more
Pope horrified by deadly attack in Orlando
Pope Francis has offered his prayers and compassion for those affected by Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando. Read more
Catholic leaders urge prayer after horrific Orlando shooting
Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are... Read more
Behind Pope Francis' diplomacy is a small school with a big impact
The pontificate of Pope Francis has a diplomatic style of its own, and many of his diplomats share a common... Read more
Pope Francis calls it – discrimination against the disabled is 'ugly'
No single person is more valuable than another, especially when it comes to those with disabilities, Pope Francis said on... Read more
What Catholic leaders are saying about Paul Ryan's poverty plan
After U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan announced a task force on poverty this, Catholic leaders and economists weighed in, saying... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s be clear – assisted suicide is 'false compassion'
Physician-assisted suicide is part of a “throwaway culture” that offers a “false compassion” and treats a human person as a... Read more
Pope Francis calls young priest with cancer in Chile
On Saturday, June 4, right around lunch time, Chilean priest Father Francisco Rencoret Mujica received an unexpected call. Read more
Why does this woman want to teach priests?
Dawn Eden Goldstein isn’t trying to be a priest. Read more
Pope sets up group to allocate crisis funds in Ukraine
After raising funds for humanitarian relief in Ukraine through a special collection in Europe, Pope Francis has established a committee... Read more
Young nuns? It's a trend.
There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey... Read more
Sick, disabled to take on main roles in jubilee Mass at Vatican
The sick and disabled have always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and have been the recipients of... Read more
Death of young Catholic motorcyclist mourned in Spain
Known for kneeling to pray an 'Our Father' before his races, renowned motorcyclist Luis Salom died June 3 after an... Read more
Meet the Papal Ninja who's taking a hit TV show by storm
Two minutes and thirty seconds is all it took for Sean Bryan to complete the Los Angeles qualifier round of... Read more
