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From bartender to priest: 'God is very insistent!'
How do you go from being a bartender who has not attended Mass for 15 years to becoming a priest? Read more
The case against Pell: new details emerge
Following the conviction of Cardinal George Pell in the Australian state of Victoria last week, new details have emerged about... Read more
California priest convicted of sexually assaulting San Diego seminarian
A California priest was convicted Monday of sexually assaulting a seminarian. After his conviction, Fr. Juan Garcia Castillo will be... Read more
'100 Nativities in the Vatican' seeks to show true meaning of Christmas
More than 100 nativity scenes are on display near the Vatican as the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the... Read more
In Haiti, Catholic Relief Services builds hospital to last
The tremor lasted less than a minute. Dr. Jude Banatte’s car was shaking, and then it was not. Read more
Pope Francis: Death penalty a ‘legalistic’ value, not a Christian one
The death penalty is always a rejection of the Gospel and of human dignity, and therefore must be rejected by... Read more
The youth center at the center of the Church
Though it sits just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, it goes unseen by the thousands of people that pass by... Read more
Chilean court: Private health facilities can't be forced to do abortions
A Chilean court has ruled that private healthcare facilities may conscientiously object to abortions, declaring unconstitutional a law that had... Read more
Pennsylvania diocese opening faith-based addiction recovery high school
The Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, is opening a drug and alcohol recovery high school for students, combining education, counseling, and... Read more
For his 82nd birthday party, Pope Francis hosts sick children
Ahead of his 82nd birthday, Pope Francis held a party and ate birthday cake with children under the care of... Read more
Pope Francis: Rejoice! God hears your prayers
God’s loving care for his children – listening to their cares, answering their prayers and petitions – is a cause... Read more
New Jersey bishops finalizing plans to compensate sex abuse victims
In the wake of sex abuse allegations against a former cardinal, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey have announced the... Read more
What it's like to assist at Mass with the pope
What is it like to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Pope Francis during the celebration of the Mass? Read more
Pennsylvania AG files challenge to new federal religious freedom rules
New rules are set to ensure strong religious exemptions to federal mandates requiring employer health care plans to provide birth... Read more
Minn. archbishop announces moves to end culture fostering clergy abuse
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis announced Friday several changes meant “to change the culture that fostered the... Read more
Gun deaths in US reach record-high
The number of gun deaths in the United States reached almost 40,000 last year, the highest number since firearm deaths... Read more
After China deal, two underground bishops step down at Vatican's request
Two underground bishops in China have agreed to step aside in favor of bishops of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association,... Read more
Catholic groups support prison reform bill
Catholic groups expressed optimism at a criminal justice reform bill, as the “First Step Act” legislation makes its way through... Read more
After guilty verdict, questions raised about Pell trial
After reports of a guilty verdict emerged in the trial of Australian Cardinal George Pell, some in Australia have questioned... Read more
A ‘clericalist and apostate state:’ Why Jacob Rees-Mogg wants out of the EU
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Member of Parliament for North East Somerset, is one of the most visible Catholic politicians in the U.K.... Read more
