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Waiting for a new deputy at the Vatican Secretariat of State
Pope Francis’ trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families will be likely his first international trip not to... Read more
The 'nones' – why some Americans are forgoing religious labels
Among the growing share of religious “nones” in the U.S., a majority say that questioning religious teachings is one important... Read more
Argentina Senate rejects bill to legalize abortion
Concluding a 16-hour legislative session in the early hours of August 9, the Argentina Senate rejected a bill to legalize... Read more
'Building the Benedict Option': How skillet cookies can lead to community
When Christian author Rod Dreher published The Benedict Option last year, it generated a flurry of debate and comments throughout... Read more
Dolan praises St. Dominic at KofC convention
The Archbishop of New York encouraged Catholics to imitate the patient and persistent prayer of St. Dominic, during a homily... Read more
New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII
John Paul II taught often that science and religion follow complementary paths toward the same goal- truth. A new high... Read more
Kicked off Iowa campus over leadership standards, Christian group sues
A Christian student group is suing the University of Iowa after being kicked off campus because it requires its leaders... Read more
Pope Francis: Trust God – not idols
Attachment to idols is a failure to trust totally in God – and to reject these idols, Catholics must accept... Read more
Why the Feast of St. Dominic is not actually the Dominicans' biggest feast day
Wednesday marks the Feast Day of St. Dominic, the 13th century priest known for founding the Order of Preachers, commonly... Read more
Canadian man says he asked for home care, was offered assisted suicide
A Canadian man suffering from an incurable disease claims that despite asking for home care, the medical team at an... Read more
Notre Dame will not rescind McCarrick's honorary degree- for now
The University of Notre Dame announced that it will not rescind the honorary degree conferred upon Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, whose... Read more
What a survey found about non-churchgoing Catholics
A new survey of motives of U.S. churchgoers and non-churchgoers reveals that a significant percentage of Catholics who don’t go... Read more
Lawmakers call for transparency in insurance plans funding abortion
More than 100 members of Congress are asking the federal government to issue new regulations ensuring greater transparency in health... Read more
Australian unions seek limits on religious groups' hiring freedom
A group of trade unions in Australia last month passed a motion saying that they will lobby to restrict the... Read more
How family structure affects the likelihood of child abuse
Amid a renewed public conversation about what can be done to keep children safe from abuse, studies show that unstable... Read more
Albany bishop: Lay commission should investigate claims against bishops
The Bishop of Albany said Monday that a commission of lay Catholics should be formed to investigate claims of abuse... Read more
How papal diplomacy began a new approach in 1914
Pontifical diplomacy took on a new approach in 1914, with the election of Benedict XV as pontiff. The viewpoint of... Read more
Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more
Efforts to broaden abortion legalization continue in Chile
Pro-life groups in Chile are criticizing efforts to legalize abortion for any reason up to 14 weeks of pregnancy. Read more
Seek Jesus before material things, pope says
It is not wrong to be concerned with the daily necessities of life, but strengthening one’s relationship with Jesus is... Read more
