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GK Chesterton's sainthood cause may soon be opened
As an investigation into the life of Catholic apologist G.K. Chesterton nears a close, admirers of the English writer voiced... Read more
With new cardinals on the horizon, what's next for the Roman Curia?
Pope Francis’ announcement of a consistory to create new cardinals will also have consequences for the offices of the Roman... Read more
US Secretary of State announces major religious freedom meeting
The U.S. government will host its first-ever Ministerial Meeting to Advance Religious Freedom this summer, newly-confirmed Secretary of State Mike... Read more
Do the Title X changes really threaten women's healthcare access?
A federal government proposal to remove Title X funding from programs and facilities that perform abortions has drawn considerable media... Read more
Vatican hospital issues new charter on rights of 'incurable' children
A month after the death of UK toddler Alfie Evans, the Vatican's Bambino Gesu children's hospital issued a new charter... Read more
Watch a 20-week baby in utero with new groundbreaking technology
When the fetal ultrasound gained popularity in the 1970s, it was hailed as a “window to the womb.” But now,... Read more
Pope Francis: In missionary work, prayer comes first
Every Christian is called to be a missionary through prayer, working in collaboration with the Holy Spirit, who gives prayer... Read more
Flying on Sunday? Many airport chapels offer Mass
Flying on Sunday and need a place for Mass? A recent study revealed that 40 percent of major US airports... Read more
God is not indifferent – he's close and personal, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the feast of the Holy Trinity stressing the personal love and interest God has in each one... Read more
Pro-refugee sentiment drops, especially low among white Evangelicals
Americans’ belief in a duty to accept refugees has dipped, according to a survey showing that white Evangelicals are among... Read more
Major growth for group highlighting faith-science harmony
In his 1988 letter to the Director of the Vatican Observatory, Pope John Paul II called scientists who are members... Read more
Pope says 'false dichotomy' exists between religious ethics, business
Pope Francis Saturday criticized what he said is a “tragic” and false dichotomy that has been created between religious ethics... Read more
Letter to George Clooney: Help stop frivolous 'hate group' charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center is wrongly targeting social conservative organizations as “hate groups,” and George Clooney, a major financial... Read more
Catholic priest in DRC quarantined as Ebola outbreak continues
A Catholic priest has contracted the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a continuing outbreak that began... Read more
Pope makes surprise visit to school named after book-loving child
In his most recent “mercy Friday” outing, Pope Francis visited a school recently named after a little girl who passed... Read more
Pope Francis sends poor, needy to major Roman sporting event
Next week the poor, homeless, refugees, migrants and needy around Rome will be offered free tickets to the city's Golden... Read more
After punishing Christian cake baker, Colo. civil rights board revised
A new law will revise the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, after the commission gained attention when its decision in a... Read more
Pro-life medical clinic demands removal from 'libelous' video
A video that frames a Colorado women’s clinic as a bogus, sub-par healthcare provider is libelous, said the clinic’s directors... Read more
Archbishop Chaput highlights voices of young adults ahead of synod
In an effort to highlight the voices of young people ahead of the Synod on Youth this fall, Archbishop Charles... Read more
