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Claim of creating genetically-edited babies prompts ethics dispute
A Chinese scientist says he has created the first genetically edited babies, a claim that has led members of the... Read more
Texas diocese says border wall on Church land violates religious freedom
The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas is pushing back against a government effort to use Church property to aid in the... Read more
CUA social work dean resigns over Kavanaugh tweets
A professor at The Catholic University of America has resigned as head of the university’s social work department, after a... Read more
Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities
“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more
Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'
The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches. Read more
New documentary shows individual, societal threat of pornography
The non-profit group Fight the New Drug has released a three-part documentary to raise a greater awareness of the damage... Read more
Pope: The power of the Kingdom of God is love
The Kingdom of God takes its power from the strength of Christ’s love, not the strength of the sword, Pope... Read more
Five years after Typhoon Haiyan, Filipinos continue to rebuild
On average, the Philippines is hit by 8-9 tropical typhoons per year. These storms can cause significant damage - but... Read more
What is it like to be an underground Chinese seminarian?
Wang Jie (a fictional name) is a deacon belonging to the Chinese underground Church. He has spent several years studying... Read more
Pope Francis: Sacred music points to the beauty of Paradise
Liturgical and sacred music can be a powerful instrument of evangelization, because it gives people a glimpse of the beauty... Read more
Will Ireland’s abortion vote launch a new pro-life party?
Peadar Toibin, an Irish lawmaker who was suspended from the Sinn Fein political party for voting against legalizing abortion, is... Read more
Regis University defends campus 'drag show' despite archbishop's complaint
Officials at a Catholic university defended a campus “drag show” and classroom measures designed to support the gender identity preferences... Read more
February meeting on abuse to have 'synodal dimension,' child protection expert says
The approach of Pope Francis’ meeting of bishops in February, on the topic of abuse prevention in the Church, will... Read more
Cupich named to organizing group of Vatican's February meeting on abuse crisis
The Vatican announced Friday Pope Francis’ selection for the organizing committee of the Vatican’s February meeting of bishops on abuse... Read more
'13 Reasons Why' could influence suicidal teens, says study
A new study from the University of Michigan warns that the popular--and controversial--Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” could influence teens... Read more
Vatican urges Christians, Sikhs to foster 'culture of tenderness'
Ahead of a major holiday for adherents of Sikhism, a Vatican council encouraged Christians and Sikhs alike to promote greater... Read more
Human freedom is a gift from God, Pope Francis says
To be able to take “risks” in helping others is a gift of the freedom received from God the Father... Read more
Cupich denies working with Wuerl on ‘metropolitan model’ plan for sex abuse inquiries
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago has denied collaborating with Cardinal Donald Wuerl on a proposal for handling misconduct complaints against... Read more
Priest killed by military gunfire in Cameroon
A priest serving in Cameroon has been killed by military gunfire, amid a military and political conflict that has rocked... Read more
Polish nun who helped saved Jews during Holocaust dies at 110
Believed to be the “oldest nun in the world,” Polish Dominican nun Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak has died at the... Read more
