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Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for Chicago
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago, appointing Fr.... Read more
Once hidden, the history of Japanese Christianity gains UN recognition
Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO... Read more
Pope Francis might again visit Geneva, nuncio says
Pope Francis characterized his June 21st day-trip to Geneva as an “ecumenical pilgrimage,” not a political trip, and for this... Read more
Australian archbishop sentenced to year's detention for not reporting sexual abuse
The Archbishop of Adelaide was sentenced Tuesday to a 12-month sentence after being convicted in May of failing to report... Read more
Keep immigrant families together, bishops plead at border
Immigration reform requires seeing the faces of immigrants, and hearing their stories, according to six U.S. bishops who have completed... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Hearing immigrants' stories should make us grateful
During a visit to the United States’ southern border, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles called for Catholics to lobby... Read more
Will the Amazon synod open the door to women deacons?
While a veteran Vatican journalist has suggested that the 2019 Synod of Bishops from the Amazonian basin might open the... Read more
Amid policy debate, US bishops hear from migrants at the border
Seeking to hear the stories of migrants and how they have been affected by U.S. detention policy, a delegation of... Read more
Mexican bishops urge collaboration after election of Lopez Obrador
The bishops of Mexico congratulated Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador on his election as the next president of the country, stressing... Read more
Trafficking victims' advocate honored by US State Department
A young Nigerian woman who escaped from forced prostitution in Italy was honored by the U.S. State Department last week... Read more
How knowing your fertility can catch diseases early
When Maggie was in high school, she stayed after class to talk to ask a teacher what to do about... Read more
German bishop announces communion for Protestant spouses in 'individual cases'
According to a regional newspaper report, Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker of Paderborn has decided to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics living... Read more
Pope Francis: Fear sin, not death
Catholics have no reason to fear death, because Christ the Lord has power over death; instead, they should fear sin,... Read more
Concerns surround Calif. bill to require abortion pills at college clinics
A California bill that would require all public university health centers to stock abortion medication has drawn criticism for the... Read more
An apostolic visitation took place in Memphis. What does that mean?
Last week, the Vatican sent two representatives to the Diocese of Memphis for an apostolic visitation. According to reports from... Read more
LA archbishop on immigration: God calls us to speak out against injustice
At a Mass in honor of immigrants on June 24, Archbishop Jose Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles called... Read more
Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire
More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more
Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights
A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more
Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers
The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more
Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'
UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more
