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It's confirmed: Pope Francis is going to Geneva June 21
On Friday, the Vatican confirmed an earlier announcement by the Swiss government that Pope Francis will visit Switzerland in June... Read more
Ohio revenge porn bill could protect human dignity, priest says
An Ohio priest praised a proposed state law to criminalize the nonconsensual publishing of sexual videos or photos, known as... Read more
Local Church aids migrants crossing from Venezuela to Colombia
As thousands continue to pour across the border from Venezuela to Colombia, the local Church is helping meet the needs... Read more
Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has suggested churches in Texas sever ties with pro-life group Texas Right to Life,... Read more
Iowa Senate passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban
On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate approved a measure 30-20 that would prohibit abortions in the state after a baby’s heartbeat... Read more
Indiana Catholic priest charged with domestic violence against wife
A married Catholic priest in the Indianapolis archdiocese faces several criminal domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife... Read more
True story of Christian-Muslim solidarity nominated for an Oscar
Amid the crime thrillers, historical dramas and love stories at the Oscars this year, one little-noticed short film tells a... Read more
Vatican letter says modern individualism reflects ancient heresies
A new letter issued by the Vatican's doctrinal office has reaffirmed that Christian salvation can only come through Christ and... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Palliative care means accompanying, not abandoning
Palliative care is a reminder that love for those who are dying means accompaniment, not abandonment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
Vatican trains exorcists as demonic possession claims rise
With reported demonic possessions on the rise in Italy, the Vatican is hosting a weeklong training to better prepare exorcists... Read more
Scicluna meets with alleged victims of abuse by Marist Brothers
A Vatican investigator has met with some alleged victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Marist Brothers in Chile. Read more
Cardinal Zen calls China deal 'suicide,' blames papal advisors
In a recent blog post Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued another harsh critique of the rumored Vatican-China deal on the... Read more
Papal advisers focus on reducing cost, accelerating response to abuse
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals discussed several key topics related to episcopal conferences, the... Read more
Pope Francis taps Helena bishop as new head of Las Vegas diocese
Bishop George Leo Thomas, who until now has led the Diocese of Helena, will be taking the reins in Las... Read more
The first Christian altar was the cross, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind faithful that the cross is... Read more
At the Met, Catholic-inspired fashion now in style
Can the Catholic imagination dream up beautiful and compelling clotheswear? Read more
Nigerian Christian community mourns Boko Haram kidnapping
With 110 girls still missing after terrorist group Boko Haram attacked a technical college in Nigeria last week, a priest... Read more
Eucharistic miracle? Hosts found intact in church destroyed by earthquake
Almost a year and a half after an August 2016 earthquake in the central area of the Italy, a tabernacle... Read more
Forty arrested at Catholic-led DACA Protest
A group of about 100 people--including Franciscan friars, religious sisters, and laity--gathered in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Building... Read more
Church of the Holy Sepulchre to re-open after taxing dispute
Christian leaders are re-opening the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the city backtracked on proposals seen as... Read more
