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'Opportunities for conversion' - the liturgies of Holy Week
Any priest will tell you that Easter Sunday Mass is one of the most highly attended of the year, alongside... Read more
Chinese authorities release bishop—but restrict his celebration of Mass
A Catholic bishop has been released by Chinese authorities after a short detention, but they have ordered him not to... Read more
Analysis: Francis, China, and the art of the deal
If Vatican-brokered agreements negotiated under his leadership are any indication, it seems clear that when a deal is on the... Read more
Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong
The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968. Read more
New San Francisco auxiliary bishop 'delighted' by appointment
On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar and a... Read more
Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt
The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more
Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families
The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone. Read more
Two years after her death, Mother Angelica remembered for faith, determination
On Tuesday Catholics marked the second anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network. Read more
March for Life in Argentina draws massive crowds
Marking the Day of the Unborn Child in much of Latin America, tens of thousands of Argentinians took to the... Read more
Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion
Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
We asked and you answered: How Mother Angelica touched your lives
Here are just a few of the stories from our readers Read more
Child pornography charges increasing in Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more
Mexican Senate approves medical conscientious objection bill
The Mexican Senate has approved a measure protecting the conscientious objections of medical personnel who hold moral or ethical objections... Read more
Speak out against assisted suicide, bishop encourages Catholics of Guernsey
Legalizing assisted suicide is a false solution to the sufferings of the terminally ill, an English bishop has said in... Read more
How to get holy during Holy Week
As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting... Read more
Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees
Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop criticized for handling of abuse report
On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore, Ireland, who had asked to step down... Read more
Nothing can stifle the joy of the Gospel, Pope says on Palm Sunday
Jesus was the first target of “fake news” spread by those who wanted spin and twist his message for their... Read more
Youth say they want a Church that's transparent, up-to-date
At the end of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican, young people from around the world have urged the... Read more
