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Survey asks women what they needed instead of abortion
Women have spoken about their personal experiences of abortion and the lack of resources and support which led them to... Read more
Colombian diocese honored for serving Venezuelan migrants
The Diocese of Cúcuta, Colombia, has been awarded a Portafolio Award, an annual recognition in the country given to organizations... Read more
Pope Francis to Jesuit college: Remember your origins
For the 50th anniversary of a Jesuit college in Rome, Pope Francis challenged members of the college community to reflect... Read more
Praying for healing, Syracuse bishop releases names of accused priests
The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of 57 priests credibly accused of abusing a minor, with some of... Read more
Starbucks and Tumblr to block porn
Coffee giant Starbucks and microblogging website Tumblr have each announced they will be taking steps to prevent the online access... Read more
Pope Francis: The path to peace requires humility
In a speech on Monday, Pope Francis called for humility as a path to world peace, urging world leaders and... Read more
EU recognizes financial system of Vatican City State
The Board of the European Payments Council (EPC) approved last month the extension of the geographical scope of the Single... Read more
How a 'messy family' can be a holy family
When Mike and Alicia Hernon started their podcast on marriage and family in 2015, they didn’t think anyone would listen,... Read more
Pope Francis lights candle for children in Syria
Pope Francis Sunday lit a candle, a symbol of hope, to pray for the children affected by violence and war... Read more
Eucharistic procession for Hollywood homeless draws hundreds
Hundreds of Catholics processed through Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in a special Eucharistic procession for the poor this month. Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a time of joy-filled waiting
As the Advent season begins, it is a good time to reflect on the Christian call to joyful expectancy, finding... Read more
Suicide, drug overdose rates bring US life expectancy down
The suicide rate in the United States is at its highest in at least 50 years, and is contributing to... Read more
Iowa prisoners sue to get their pornography back
Dozens of Iowa inmates have filed a lawsuit challenging a ban on pornography which has affected the state’s prisons in... Read more
In new book on clergy and religious life, Pope Francis addresses homosexuality
In a book-length interview to be published next week, Pope Francis addressed gifts and challenges for clerical and religious vocations,... Read more
Bishop of Greensburg recovering after Thanksgiving weekend heart attack
The Bishop of Greensburg, Pennsylvania is in recovery after suffering a mild heart attack over the Thanksgiving weekend. Read more
Pope Francis calls for unity with Orthodox Churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople that while the Holy... Read more
Pope to sick children: Pray to your guardian angel
Pope Francis met with dozens of children suffering from tumors in an audience Nov. 30. Read more
Vatican official: There is a clear link between Amazon synod, missionary month
According to the president of the Pontifical Mission Societies, there is a clear link between next October’s focus on missionary... Read more
Francis praises witness of Pakistani Catholic killed in 2011
Servant of God Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic politician from Pakistan who was killed in 2011, is a witness of how... Read more
What’s the difference between crystals and relics?
To the outside viewer, crystals are pretty rocks. Read more
