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Bavarian bishops respond to push for more public crosses
A recent decision by the government of Bavaria to mandate that a cross be displayed in all state buildings has... Read more
Priest from Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica found dead after kidnapping
An 84-year-old priest of the Archdiocese of Mexico City was found dead in Cuernavaca, the capital of Mexico’s Morelos state,... Read more
German bishops to meet with Vatican officials on intercommunion topic
The Vatican confirmed Monday that a delegation of six German bishops and one priest will meet with Vatican officials, including... Read more
How graduates can thrive, according to one Catholic entrepreneur
While colleges students may frequently find themselves offered worn-out adages on how to find success, a book by entrepreneur and... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace
On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more
Report finds dramatic increase in anti-Semitic harassment in the West
A drastic uptick in anti-Semitic harassment in the West has left many Jews feeling threatened, to the point where many... Read more
Did Irish saints perform abortions? Don’t believe it, scholars say
Faulty history, bad moral analysis and dubious voting advice are behind claims that several cherished Irish saints were involved in... Read more
Pope begins meetings with Chilean abuse survivors
Last night Pope Francis began individual meetings with three survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Chile following a major apology... Read more
Alfie Evans dies amid outpouring of prayer, support
Ailing toddler Alfie Evans, whose plight has tugged at the world's heartstrings throughout the past week, died in the early... Read more
Bishop: With historic Inter-Korean Summit, 'God answered our prayers'
Local bishops called the Inter-Korean Summit an answered prayer after the leaders of the two Koreas signed a peace agreement... Read more
Soon-to-be beatified nurse, laywoman lived for others
Hanna Chrzanowska, a 20th-century Polish nurse and laywoman who will be beatified in Krakow Saturday, is a model of how... Read more
Vatican's financial watchdog says progress slow, but steady
The Vatican's annual financial report this year showed that monitoring systems put into place nearly five years ago continue to... Read more
Chicago discipleship building group coming to three new cities
Originally created as an organization to form disciples in the Chicago area, L’Alto Catholic Institute is now expanding to three... Read more
Memorial to the Unborn moves forward in Tennessee legislature
A bill approving a memorial to the unborn was passed by the Tennessee Senate on Monday by a 23-3 vote. Read more
Colombia drug route battle leaves residents trapped in homes
Residents of the Catatumbo region of Colombia, which borders Venezuela, are trapped in their own homes due to an ongoing... Read more
Tucson bishop speaks up after border agent cleared in Mexican teen's death
The ‘not guilty’ verdict for a U.S. border agent who shot and killed a Mexican teen is “deeply troubling” and... Read more
Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths
Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more
The Catholic Association voices support for Alfie Evans' parents
A group dedicated to offering a Catholic voice in the public square has spoken out on behalf of Alfie Evans... Read more
New report paints worrying picture of global religious freedom
Religious freedom conditions worsened across the globe in the past year, according to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom’s... Read more
Nigerian herdsmen kill 19 in Catholic church attack
At least 19 people, including two priests, were killed on Tuesday when nomadic cattle farmers in central Nigeria opened fire... Read more
