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Why a famous social justice priest opposed birth control
During the early cultural battles over birth control in 1920s America, social thinker Monsignor John A. Ryan brought a unique... Read more
Spokane diocese was told 7 accused priests lived at Gonzaga
The Diocese of Spokane said Thursday it was unacceptable that Jesuit priests credibly accused of sexual abuse were unsupervised on... Read more
FEMM aims for data-driven approach to fertility awareness
For some, the idea of “fertility awareness” can seem daunting- full of charts and confusing formulas. The FEMM Health App... Read more
There's room for newborn babies at Bethlehem's Catholic hospital
A half mile away from the Nativity Church, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem also strives to be a special... Read more
This London Catholic school uses its garden to feed homeless
A Catholic school in London has turned its horticulture lessons into meals for the homeless. Read more
Ecuador shelter serves patients and orphaned children with HIV
The San Luis Gonzaga Catholic shelter in Guayaquil, Ecuador, provides free lodging and care for people with HIV, including children... Read more
Illinois AG report says dioceses failed abuse victims
Illinois’ attorney general released a report Wednesday outlining the early findings into an investigation into clerical sexual abuse in the... Read more
Only half of US children are being raised by their married parents
One in two: that is the current number of children in the U.S. who are being raised by both their... Read more
Armenian Apostolic Church appoints first-ever representative in Rome
The Armenian Apostolic Church, one of six in the Oriental Orthodox communion, will have a fixed representative in Rome, similar... Read more
L.A. Auxiliary Bishop Salazar resigns after misconduct allegation found credible
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar of Los Angeles Wednesday after the archdiocese’s oversight board found... Read more
Holy See dissatisfied Poland climate summit downplayed human rights
In a statement Wednesday, the Holy See said the rules for implementing the Paris Agreement, established during the recent UN... Read more
Pope Francis: Make space for wonder this Christmas
Make space for wonder and surprise this Christmas, Pope Francis urged Wednesday, explaining that the first Christmas had many surprises... Read more
A 22 year-old Texan began a Catholic school for Uganda’s deaf children
Rannah Evetts had always wanted to go to Africa. She has no explanation for it, other than that God had... Read more
How one organization helps the Church welcome Catholics with disabilities
Around 14 million Catholics in the U.S. are living with a disability. Read more
Salt Lake City diocese releases list of priests credibly accused of abuse
Following suit with many other Catholic dioceses throughout the United States in recent months, the Diocese of Salt Lake City,... Read more
The most commonly read book in the Philippines? Survey says: the Bible
A recent survey found that the Bible is the most frequently read book in the Philippines. Read more
Italian journalists named to leading positions in Vatican communications
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed two Italians to leading positions within the communications department, naming veteran Vatican journalist Andrea Tornielli editorial... Read more
Pope Francis: Through virtue, political life can be a form of charity
Pope Francis identified political virtues and vices in his 2019 peace message released Tuesday, offering examples from the “Beatitudes of... Read more
Vatican asks bishops to meet with victims ahead of February summit
Organizers of the Vatican’s February meeting on sexual abuse have sent a letter to the participating bishops asking them to... Read more
Full of Grace Cafe: Small-town parish opens thriving coffee shop, community center
When Fr. Josh Johnson arrived as pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church over a year ago,... Read more
