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Marquette University.

Catholic profs told to report opposition to 'gay marriage' as harassment

Dec 9, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

An anti-harassment training presentation at a Catholic college encourages employees to report critics of “gay marriage” – and could reflect... Read more

Syrian refugee and Caritas Jordan volunteer Amer Fahd Al Naser, his wife Noor and their sons at their apartment in Jordan, Oct. 27, 2014.

Amid Syrian refugee relief, Christians and Muslims find fellowship

Nov 20, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

A Syrian Muslim refugee aided by the Catholic relief agency Caritas Jordan now volunteers to help other refugees, saying the... Read more

Sr. Cristina sings on

Singing nun's Madonna cover: not like a prayer

Oct 22, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Although it may have been well intentioned, an Italian nun’s choice of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” as her first single... Read more

Carina Nebula, NGC 3324.

Holy See to UN: Share the riches of outer space

Oct 22, 2014

The exploration of outer space can deepen our faith in God and our understanding of the world, and its benefits... Read more

Mass is said at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., for the late Pope's optional memorial, Oct. 22, 2014.

Hundreds flock to US shrine to celebrate first feast of St John Paul II

Oct 22, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Hundreds of pilgrims and faithful from all states of life flocked to Washington, D.C.'s St. John Paul II Shrine on... Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks to CNA Oct. 22, 2014.

Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope's Turkey trip approaches

Oct 22, 2014

By Elise Harris

The cardinal heading the Church’s council for Christian Unity has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turkey... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during a Wednesday General Audience.

The Pope's advice on how to overcome jealousy and pride

Oct 22, 2014

By Ann Schneible

In his weekly address for the Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis offered advice on fighting those tendencies which “dismember” the... Read more

Dr. Geraldine Kelley, a translator of entries in the

The USSR's Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God

Oct 22, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic victims of the Soviet Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for their faith – and... Read more

Robert George.

Religious freedom deteriorating, but don't despair, official says

Oct 21, 2014

Although religious freedom conditions around the globe are worsening, Americans should see this fact as a cause for motivation rather... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Here's why Church teaching on 'gay marriage' did not change today

Oct 13, 2014

By Mary Farrow

The Catholic blogosphere exploded Monday after the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops released a document summarizing last week’s discussion.    Read more

Bishop attend a session of the Synod on the Family at the Vatican, Oct. 10, 2014.

Synod interim report: the Church must renew commitment to family

Oct 13, 2014

The approach to irregular unions must start from positive aspects, and stable couples should be accompanied in a development toward... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at Rome's St. Stanislaus parish, May 4, 2014.

God is a God of surprises, Pope Francis preaches

Oct 13, 2014

By Ann Schneible

Speaking of the “God of surprises” in his homily at Mass on Monday, the Holy Father noted the unfortunate inability... Read more

Church in Burma explores challenges of openness to modernity

Oct 6, 2014

The bishops of Burma held communications and media workshops last week to help form the laity of the country to... Read more

Cardinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest and general rapporteur of the Synod of Bishops, speaks at a June 26, 2014 press conference at the Vatican.

Family needed today as much as ever, synod official emphasizes

Oct 6, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The family is not an outdated model, and Catholics should defend it from the sins that call into question and... Read more

Retired pontiff Benedict XVI.

Benedict could attend Paul VI beatification, spokesman reveals

Oct 6, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Retired pontiff Benedict XVI may take part to Paul VI's beatification Mass Oct. 19, revealed Father Federico Lombardi, director of... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Knights of Columbus' 'heroic' pro-life work wins Notre Dame prize

Oct 6, 2014

The Knights of Columbus and Supreme Knight Carl Anderson have been named the recipients of a University of Notre Dame... Read more

Pope Francis greets bishops and clergy in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1 2014.

Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch

Oct 6, 2014

By Elise Harris

During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more

Loyola Marymount University.

Calif. abortion mandate deemed a 'flagrant violation' of civil rights

Oct 3, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

The California government “directly targeted” two Catholic universities and violated federally guaranteed civil rights by ordering their health insurance plans... Read more

Pope Francis listens as 85-year-old Sister Maria Kaleta speaks in Tirana's St. Paul Cathedral, Albania, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime

Sep 25, 2014

Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more

Pope Francis ebmbraces Rev. Ernest Troshani in Tirana's St. Paul Cathedral, Albania.

Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears

Sep 25, 2014

With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more