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East African bishops lay out goals for integral human development

Jul 23, 2018

Unity, peace building, and strong families were among the themes of a document released by the bishops of Eastern Africa... Read more

Miriam and Veronica Miller of Golden, Colorado.

The genius of woman: Women supporting women

Jul 23, 2018

The “genius of woman” or the “feminine genius,” a phrase made popular by Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 Letter... Read more

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015.

Stains on Shroud of Turin painted on? Experts question new study

Jul 23, 2018

Several experts have questioned the scientific validity of a study on the Shroud of Turin that concluded that almost half... Read more

World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers

Jul 23, 2018

A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more

Cardinal George Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 12, 2014.

Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation

Jul 23, 2018

An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more

Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Toronto archbishop calls for prayers after mass shooting

Jul 23, 2018

Churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto will offer a special prayer for the victims of a mass shooting Sunday night... Read more

Medjugorje.

Apostolic visitor to Medjugorje begins pastoral mandate

Jul 23, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican’s apostolic visitor to Medjugorje, appointed by the pope to oversee the pastoral needs at the site of alleged... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 20, 2017.

Do you want to grow in love? Keep Jesus close, pope says

Jul 22, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Christian can stay on the right path to Heaven, and grow in love for God and his neighbor, only... Read more

Fr. John Harvey, founder of Courage. Courtesy photo.

Courage conference celebrates Father John Harvey

Jul 22, 2018

By Perry West

The Catholic group Courage International hosted its 30th annual Courage and EnCourage conference last week, which aimed to offer men... Read more

Planned Parenthood.

Planned Parenthood asked to prove fetal tissue was not sold for profit

Jul 21, 2018

Attorneys for David Daleiden, a pro-life advocate and journalist who released videos on Planned Parenthood’s fetal tissue procurement, have asked... Read more

Human trafficking in developed countries more common than previously thought

Jul 21, 2018

As many as 1 in 800 Americans is currently a victim of human trafficking, according to a new global report... Read more

Bishops pose with Catholic mass-goers at Ugandan Catholic Martyrs Shrine. Courtesy photo.

Africa’s Catholic leadership group turns 50—and calls for Christian renewal

Jul 20, 2018

The potential for Christian engagement and renewal will be a focus for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the leadership organization... Read more

US Supreme Court.

What Kavanaugh’s judicial record might mean for ‘Roe v. Wade’

Jul 20, 2018

By Ed Condon

As Judge Brett Kavanaugh prepares for Senate confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court nominee’s record is being examined for indications of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with Bishop Juan Pineda during an ad limina visit Sept. 4, 2017.

Honduran auxiliary bishop accused of sexual misconduct resigns

Jul 20, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Juan José Pineda, auxiliary bishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, following a Vatican investigation into... Read more

Dublin archdiocese seeks 4,000 Eucharistic ministers for papal Mass

Jul 20, 2018

By Elise Harris

With less than a month to go until Pope Francis visits Dublin for the World Meeting of Families, organizers are... Read more

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J., editor in chief of La Civilta Cattolica.

Papal aides say prosperity gospel is distorted take on the ‘American Dream’

Jul 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

After publishing a highly controversial essay in July 2017 alleging the existence of an “ecumenism of hate” between Catholics and... Read more

Pope Paul VI.

On 'Humanae vitae'- Pope Paul VI did not act alone

Jul 19, 2018

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Humanae vitae is not a “pre-conciliar” encyclical, Bl. Paul VI did not develop the final draft in solitude, and, the... Read more

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

New sexual abuse allegations leveled against Cardinal McCarrick

Jul 19, 2018

A Virginia man filed a police report Monday, alleging that from the age of 11, he was sexually abused and... Read more

Latin American bishops announce day of prayer for Nicaragua

Jul 19, 2018

The Council of Latin American Bishops has expressed solidarity with the people of Nicaragua and declared Sunday, July 22, a... Read more

Bl. Nunzio Sulprizio.

19th-century Italian teen to be canonized during youth Synod

Jul 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bl. Nunzio Sulprizio, who died at the age of 19 from bone cancer, will be declared a saint Oct. 14... Read more