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Bethlehem emigrants open shop to support Christian artisans in Holy Land
A Catholic goods shop opened its first brick and mortar store last month, presenting a wide variety of merchandise which... Read more
Bishop praises ‘life-giving intent’ of Iowa’s fetal heartbeat bill
An Iowa bishop said that a bill banning abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat “affirms the life-giving intent” of... Read more
On National Day of Prayer, Trump establishes new faith-based initiative
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order creating a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative within the Executive... Read more
On intercommunion, Vatican returns the ball to German bishops
After several German bishops appealed to the Vatican over an alleged proposal to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed faith marriages... Read more
Lawmakers petition for rules keeping Title X funds away from abortion groups
Better rules are needed to ban Title X federal family planning funds to organizations that also perform abortions, members of... Read more
Vatican requests courses to fill ‘urgent need’ for training in canon law
The Vatican issued guidelines and norms Thursday for calling for new courses in canon law, designed to respond to a... Read more
In May prayer video, Pope asks laity to live creatively their mission
In his prayer video for the month of May, Pope Francis said laypeople are on the “front lines” of the... Read more
How should Catholics respond to migration caravans?
A moral theologian has said that the US has an obligation to consider petitions from asylum seekers encamped along the... Read more
‘Sanctity of life’ fundraising policy suspended by Ontario Catholic school board
A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities... Read more
Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation
Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more
Iraq gathering aimed to honor Mary, empower women
Iraqi women rebuilding their lives after ISIS occupation were invited to a three-day gathering aimed, according to organizers, at empowering... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master
Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
Chilean Church opens greenhouse to employ youth with Down syndrome
The Archdiocese of Concepcion in Chile has begun construction on a greenhouse to grow vegetables, a new project which will... Read more
The Hispanic Catholic population is growing. Here’s how the Church is learning to respond.
In 2015, the average American Catholic was a middle-aged white woman married to a Catholic spouse, according to sociologists researching... Read more
As Pittsburgh churches consolidate, bishop urges strong communities
As the Diocese of Pittsburgh moves to condense its 188 parishes into 57 multi-parish groups, Bishop David Zubik hopes the... Read more
Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria
Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria. Read more
Facing criminal trial, Pell will remain on leave of absence from Vatican position
Cardinal George Pell will remain on a leave of absence from his Vatican position as he faces charges of “historic... Read more
Bishop Murry of Youngstown diagnosed with leukemia
Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., of Youngstown, Ohio has been diagnosed with a form of acute leukemia, the diocese announced... Read more
