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Belief in Christ cannot be reduced to a formula, Pope Francis says
The ability to know and have a relationship with the living Christ is both a mystery and a grace, something... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it
For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the... Read more
Local leaders offer prayers after shooting at Annapolis newspaper
The Archdiocese of Baltimore offered their prayers for the victims and first responders of a shooting at an Annapolis newspaper... Read more
Red hat shows importance of Fatima message, new cardinal says
Among the Church’s newest cardinals is Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto, who oversees the diocese of Leiria-Fatima. He says his... Read more
Outrage in Spain over botched restoration of 500-year-old St. George statue
Outrage has been sparked in a town in northern Spain over the botched renovation of a 16th-century wooden sculpture of... Read more
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of two more Chilean bishops
In his latest move on the Chilean clerical abuse crisis, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Horacio del... Read more
These Cistercian monks are brewing the UK's first Trappist beer
The label of “Trappist” is among the most exclusive designations of beer worldwide, with only 11 breweries around the globe... Read more
After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore intercommunion
Following months of controversy, the German bishops' conference have said they will further explore, in accordance with a letter from... Read more
Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court prompts pro-life hopes
The retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has led pro-life advocates to voice hope that his successor could... Read more
Pakistan's cardinal-elect warns of growing extremism in his country
Ahead of tomorrow’s Vatican consistory, Pakistani Archbishop Joseph Coutts sees his upcoming elevation to the rank of cardinal as a... Read more
US bishops disappointed by Supreme Court decision upholding travel ban
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed disappointment with a Supreme Court ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s travel ban,... Read more
Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more
To follow God's law, begin with gratitude, Pope Francis says
Obedience to God’s commandments should flow from a personal relationship with the Father and from a place of gratitude for... Read more
After calling God 'stupid,' Duterte seeks collaboration with bishops
After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with... Read more
Why cardinals have ranks, and how Pope Francis changed them
Pope Francis made an unexpected change Tuesday in the structure of the College of Cardinals, adding some curial officials to... Read more
Arizona pharmacist under investigation after declining to fill abortion drug
An Arizona pharmacist is under investigation after refusing to fill a medical abortion prescription, citing ethical objections. Read more
Supreme Court’s NIFLA ruling draws praise from pro-life groups
Pro-life groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday in favor of the free speech rights of crisis... Read more
Supreme Court sides with pro-life pregnancy centers in California abortion case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post information on programs to obtain... Read more
Shreveport bishop chosen to lead Baton Rouge diocese
The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Michael Gerard Duca, of the northern Louisiana diocese of Shreveport, to... Read more
‘Humanae vitae’ is true, and essential to human development, conference speakers say
Though Humanae vitae has faced frequent dissent in the 50 years since it was published, that dissent does not detract... Read more
