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Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say
The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food... Read more
New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry... Read more
How diapers impact the bottom line, and how an NYC law can help
The New York City council passed a law Wednesday that will require many centers serving women and children in the... Read more
40 percent of U.S. children born to unmarried parents, rate increasing worldwide
New data shows that an increasing number of babies worldwide are born to unmarried parents. Read more
Youth synod will write message to youth, discussion group names will not be released
The 2018 Synod of Bishops has elected a group of eight participants to begin drafting a message from the synod... Read more
Questions arise about Vatican official mentioned in Vigano report
An Italian magazine has raised new questions about a Vatican official mentioned in the August “testimony” of Archbishop Carlo Vigano.... Read more
Get real: What young religious hope to hear from the youth synod
Tonia Borsellino knows she’s a part of the “one percent” in the U.S. It doesn’t bother her. In fact, she... Read more
Legal pot will have 'disastrous effects,' Canadian bishops say
Canada’s bishops reiterated their opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana Wednesday, the same day that legal marijuana sales began... Read more
Hacking pastoral care: Youth synod bishops talk technology
Smartphone apps and Skype have transformed the way at least one synod bishop conducts his pastoral ministry with young people. Read more
Chaput: The terrain and challenge U.S. Christians face
The following interview with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia was conducted Oct. 16 Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 17
The social context of young Catholics living in multicultural and multi-denominational societies was at the center of the Synod assembly... Read more
Pope Francis: To hate is to kill in the heart
A person may not have killed someone, but if they are angry or have hate toward another person, it is... Read more
In fight against hunger, Pope says ‘beautiful words’ must lead to collective action
Feeding the hungry requires combined action and political will to provide real help for the poor, Pope Francis has said. Read more
Catholic U. professor leads response to French president’s remark on large families
Following a comment by President Emmanuel Macron, in which he expressed skepticism that any well-educated woman would decide to have... Read more
Archdiocese confirms apparent murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Tijuana in northern Mexico has confirmed the death of Fr. Ímar Arturo Orta, who was allegedly murdered... Read more
Saginaw bishop dies after battle with lung cancer
Bishop Joseph Cistone died in his home Tuesday morning, the Diocese of Saginaw has reported. Read more
Thousands gather in L.A. archdiocese to celebrate St. Oscar Romero
St. Oscar Romero was canonized by Pope Francis Oct. 14, together with six other new saints. That same day, an... Read more
Washington archdiocese releases the names of 28 accused clergy
Just days after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl as Archbishop of Washington, the D.C. archdiocese has... Read more
Pittsburgh Diocese begins years-long parish consolidation process
An interim Mass and confession schedule went into effect Oct. 15 in the Diocese of Pittsburgh as the six-county diocese... Read more
Taiwan offers second invitation to pope following Vatican-China deal
Taiwan’s government has issued a second invitation for Pope Francis to visit the country, a move which follows new developments... Read more
