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Twins consecrated to Virgin Mary in infancy become priest, nun
As infants, Monica and Cristian Moya were hovering on the verge of death. But after their mother consecrated them to... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Indonesian attacks
After multiple bombings at churches in Indonesia left 11 dead dozens more injured, Pope Francis prayed for the repose of... Read more
Mosque attack 'wreaks havoc' on religiously tolerant South Africa, bishops say
In the wake of a mosque attack that left one dead and two other critically injured, the Catholic bishops of... Read more
Pope to meet Chilean bishops, discuss 'devastating' impact of abuse crisis
From May 15-17 Pope Francis will meet with 33 Chilean bishops to share his personal take on the country's massive... Read more
Could Google's ban on ads rig Ireland’s abortion vote?
Internet giant Google has decided to bar all ads related to a fast-approaching referendum on legalizing abortion in Ireland. The... Read more
Photos: 15,000 Canadians march for life in Ottawa
An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa. Read more
No monkey business: Chimps don’t have human rights, philosophers say
After a New York judge said that courts must seriously consider whether animals deserve some legal protections afforded to people,... Read more
Selfies and Twitter – how one Polish diocese is promoting life
The Archdiocese of Lublin has launched a campaign urging Catholics to take to social media in defense of the unborn,... Read more
New US immigration policy violates 'sanctity of the family,' critic says
The Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy for illegal entry into the U.S. is inhumane and will split up families... Read more
Once on the verge of closing, Italian monastery sees vocation revival
The investiture of Sister Maria Vittoria della Croce last month marked the first ceremony of its kind to be held... Read more
Canadians oppose abortion requirement for summer job grants, poll finds
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Canadians disapprove of a new provision in the Canada Summer Job Grants... Read more
Cardinal Errazuriz will not participate in Chilean bishops' meeting in Rome
Chilean Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, archbishop emeritus of Santiago, has said that he will not take part in a... Read more
Taiwan's bishops gather at the Vatican for first time in 10 years
The bishops of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, arrived in Rome earlier this week ahead of meetings... Read more
Pope tells lay movements to be bold, persevere in living the Gospel
Pope Francis Thursday paid a visit to two small Catholic communities in central Italy dedicated to living solidarity and promoting... Read more
Repealing Ireland's pro-life amendment could have dire consequences, bishop warns
Ireland’s upcoming vote on whether to legalize abortion is “a vital issue of life or death” that threatens to change... Read more
Outreach or outrage: Catholics react to Met Gala fashion
The papal pomp and Catholic circumstance on display at this year’s Met Gala in New York (aka the ‘Oscars of... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir's Met performance a real 'wow moment'
A surprise performance by the Sistine Chapel Choir at the Met Gala this week left attendees in awe and helped... Read more
Myanmar’s bishops discuss China, Rohingya with Pope Francis
The Vatican’s long-rumored China deal was discussed by Myanmar’s bishops this week during an ad limina visit with Pope Francis,... Read more
Working document approved for synod on youth
After a two-day meeting in Rome, the governing council of the Vatican office for the Synod of Bishops approved the... Read more
Embezzlement trial begins for ex-Vatican Bank president
The first hearing in a trial against the former president of the Institute of Religious Works (IOR) – known as... Read more
