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Lamenting clergy sex abuse, Pa. bishops announce victim compensation funds
Seven of the eight Roman Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania will create compensation funds for victims of clergy sex abuse, following... Read more
Irish archbishop: The sacrifice of Protestants and Catholics in WWI should unite us
Irish Protestants and Catholics should see the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day as an opportunity to build peace and reconciliation,... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Vatican directive came from Congregation for Bishops
The directive not to vote on the proposals which had been expected to form the basis for the response of... Read more
Science should serve humanity, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told a group of scientists Monday to use their knowledge for the benefit of all humanity, especially at... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio: Bishops need to regain trust of their faithful
Bishops in the United States need to work hard to regain the trust of their flocks and combat a culture... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo to US bishops: Avoid despair, presumption in addressing abuse crisis
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo opened the fall assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) with a speech calling for... Read more
Vatican cancels US bishops’ vote on sex abuse reform measures
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has told the American bishops that they will not vote on... Read more
Sr Thea Bowman's cause for canonization could open at US bishops' meeting
Sr. Thea Bowman was the first African American woman to address the U.S. bishops' conference. Most likely, she was also... Read more
Pope Francis marks World War I centenary with message of peace
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out in unison with thousands of other church bells around the world Sunday... Read more
After 100 years, US Catholicism still bears the stamp of World War I
A century after the close of World War I, the war has faded from living memory. But its effects endure. Read more
With US adoption needs high, Kansas looks to restrict religious agencies
The incoming governor of Kansas is looking for a way to avoid enforcing a religious freedom law protecting adoption agencies... Read more
‘Whispered in the dark’ conference aims to help fight porn
An all-day conference will be hosted in southeast Michigan to expose the problem of pornography and promote resources for those... Read more
What do Catholics expect from USCCB meeting on abuse crisis?
CNA spoke with theologians, priests, and other prominent Catholics about what they hope to see at the upcoming meeting of... Read more
Archbishop Gomez after Thousand Oaks shooting: Jesus cries with us
Archbishop José Gomez offered prayers for victims of a shooting at a country dance hall this week, telling those present... Read more
Pope Francis warns Catholic journalists against pessimism
Catholic journalists should be guided not by despair and negativity, but by a commitment to sharing the beauty of the... Read more
New group formed to oppose abortion in Mexico
The new umbrella group Suma de Actores Sociales (United Social Actors) is calling citizens to stand up against efforts by... Read more
A look at President Trump’s pro-life 'solution'
Following the 2018 mid-term elections, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Nov. 7 press conference that he alone has... Read more
EWTN launches expanded podcast lineup
The largest Catholic media network in the world has launched an extended lineup of podcasts. Read more
When self-driving cars are forced to crash, whom should they hit?
If a self-driving car is about to crash into a crowd, and it can only swerve to hit a baby... Read more
Wisconsin native and Guatemalan martyr: Br. James Miller to be beatified
Pope Francis Thursday approved the beatification of American Br. James Miller, who was martyred in 1982 in Guatemala. Read more
