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Nationwide protests in Nigeria ask government to improve church security
Catholics from across Nigeria participated in peaceful protests on Tuesday, calling for greater government protection following a recent attack at... Read more
After five decades, Pacem in terris is still relevant, Francis says
Speaking about St. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical on establishing universal peace, Pacem in terris, Pope Francis said that even 55... Read more
Reform bill the ‘first step’ to restorative prison justice, advocates say
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed prison reform legislation that would integrate faith-based programs into federal prisons to help... Read more
A Catholic mom made a big difference in her community – by speaking up
Abriana Chilelli is a Catholic mother of four children who lives in Denver, Colo. Read more
Your vote is the unborn child's voice, pro-lifers say in Irish abortion debate
Ahead of Ireland’s abortion referendum on Friday, pro-life and pro-abortion rights debaters have squared off in a country where voters... Read more
‘The most welcoming place’ - How the Church can reach out to the LGBT community
Daniel Mattson is accustomed to talking about same-sex attraction. He’s written a book on the subject, and he speaks to... Read more
China may lift its two-child policy - here's what that could mean
Amid reports that China may be considering putting an end to its two-child policy, experts are questioning the extent of... Read more
Humanae Vitae needs no update, commission chair says
The professor who chaired a Vatican study group on Humanae Vitae stressed that the Bl. Paul VI’s encyclical “needs no... Read more
Trump at SBA gala: 'Vote for love' and 'vote for life'
Delivering the keynote address at the Susan B. Anthony List’s Campaign for Life Gala, President Donald Trump emphasized the importance... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective 'salt... Read more
Ninja priest? Meet the unlikely new contestant on a hit TV show
Among the contestants on season 10 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, there’s one who stands out. Read more
Wounded veterans seek healing and peace in the waters of Lourdes
American veterans in search of healing attended a recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, through the Archdiocese for Military Services and the... Read more
Dolan: Pope’s reported remarks to gay man, while ‘beautiful,’ could require clarification
The Archbishop of New York said Tuesday that while some recent comments about homosexuality attributed to Pope Francis are “orthodox... Read more
Does God make people gay? A theologian responds
Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: It's time for a vote on DACA legislation
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles is asking Catholics in the archdiocese to contact their representatives urging a vote on... Read more
Take Mary into your home, LA archbishop says on new Marian feast
The Archbishop of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to love the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother during a Mass commemorating... Read more
Australian court finds Archbishop Wilson guilty of concealing abuse
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson has been found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse disclosed to him... Read more
A hospice that hurried death? Texas courts to weigh criminal charges
In a legal case that includes allegations of death-hastening drug use and falsified do-not-resuscitate orders, a former hospice executive has... Read more
Mobile Mercy Shelter celebrates its first anniversary
A Catholic “Mobile Mercy Shelter” celebrated its first anniversary in service to the poor and homeless in the city of... Read more
How can the US Church reach young adults? By building relationships
The question of how the U.S. Church can better reach young adults who are not actively engaged in their faith... Read more
