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Argentina homeless shelter named after bishop who loved the poor
A men’s homeless shelter in Zeballos, Argentina has been named after a local bishop known for his attention to the... Read more
In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches
Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a... Read more
Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents
An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more
Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more
Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more
Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace
Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more
Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge
Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more
New Cardinal Newman Guide helps families navigate college search
The Cardinal Newman Society on Monday released its annual guide to help young Catholics make an informed choice as they... Read more
After Alfie Evans breathes on his own, judge again strikes down transfer to Rome
Ailing toddler Alfie Evans will not be permitted to fly to Rome for additional treatment, a judge ruled on Tuesday... Read more
In Toronto, cardinal urges prayers for victims of van attack
Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto offered prayers this week for the victims of a van attack that left 10 people... Read more
New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group
Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide. Read more
Second priest murdered in Mexico in less than a week
The reported murder of a priest in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Friday marks the second killing of a priest in less... Read more
Italy grants Alfie Evans citizenship in hopes of transfer to Rome
On Monday a hospitalized British child at the center of a heated legal battle was granted Italian citizenship, part of... Read more
Francis shares a sweet treat with Rome's poor for feast of St. George
I-scream, you-scream, Pope Francis screamed... 'gelato!' on the feast of his patron saint, George, offering some 3,000 ice creams to... Read more
Could a California bill ban Christian teaching on homosexuality?
A proposed law in California could have a chilling effect on free speech, warn critics who fear that it could... Read more
Pope Francis to new priests: Be like Jesus the Good Shepherd
On Sunday Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood, reminding them to be like Jesus the Good Shepherd in... Read more
Catholics likely to outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland by 2021
What would have been unthinkable 100 years ago in Northern Ireland will likely soon become a reality - Catholics will... Read more
Laywomen among new CDF appointees
On Saturday Pope Francis named five new consultors of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, including three female... Read more
