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University of Notre Dame adds ‘simple contraceptives’ to insurance plan
The University of Notre Dame has announced that it will fund “simple contraceptives” through its insurance plan. Read more
Holy Land pilgrimages on the rise, despite political tensions
While the transition of the American embassy to Jerusalem has exacerbated regional tension in recent months, the number of Christian... Read more
Colosseum to be lit red for persecuted Christians
The Roman Colosseum will be illuminated by red lights later this month to draw attention to the persecution of Christians... Read more
Vatican abuse investigator to meet with Chilean victim in U.S.
The delegate appointed by Pope Francis to hear testimony from abuse victims in Chile will also travel to the United... Read more
Pope Francis voices condolences over deadly Taiwan quake
After a massive earthquake and a string of aftershocks in Taiwan killed at least seven and injured hundreds more, Pope... Read more
Pope tells priests to keep homilies brief: 'no more than 10 minutes!'
On Wednesday Pope Francis touched on a topic close to home for both parish priests and people in the pews,... Read more
In rare letter, Benedict XVI says he's 'on pilgrimage home'
In a rare new letter penned by Benedict XVI, the retired pontiff said he is in the last phase of... Read more
'Be missionaries for the cause of life,' Irish bishop tells faithful
Ahead of Ireland’s referendum on the country’s abortion laws, Bishop Brendan Leahy penned a letter to the diocese of Limerick... Read more
Two priests murdered in Mexico
The Archdiocese of Acapulco, Mexico, reported that two priests were murdered early Monday morning, Feb 5. Read more
Cardinal Zen: ‘Vatican is ready to surrender to the Chinese communist party’
A possible Vatican agreement with the Chinese government has prompted feelings of unease and fears of betrayal, Cardinal Joseph Zen... Read more
Could Mississippi expand its abortion ban?
An abortion ban is up for debate in Mississippi, where the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would... Read more
Ambassador Brownback: 'Religious freedom is the most important foreign relations topic today'
In his first public appearance as US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback spoke to Muslim, Jewish, and Christians... Read more
Analysis: Possible deal could 'enlarge the cage' of Chinese Catholics, Vatican sources say
In the Vatican, there is a saying about China: “China has the sharp end of the stick. Any time the... Read more
Communist-backed Chinese paper weighs in on possible China-Vatican deal
A Chinese newspaper with close ties to the nation's communist party has added its voice to the discussion of a... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
Vatican congregation approves miracle, opening door to Paul VI’s canonization
On Tuesday the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Pope... Read more
Germain Grisez had ‘a lively sense of Providence,’ long-time friend says
A longtime friend of distinguished theologian Germain Grisez will celebrate the scholar’s funeral Tuesday, at St. Anthony Shrine Roman Catholic... Read more
This Lent, revive your enthusiasm for the faith, Pope says
In his message for the upcoming Lenten season, Pope Francis urged people to renew their enthusiasm for the faith, using... Read more
RISE up and be a man – 30 day challenge builds masculine and Catholic habits
A new 30-day challenge maps out daily actions for men hoping to live authentic masculine Catholicism by reclaiming the identities... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way: Kiko Argüello announces successor to Carmen Hernandez
During an international retreat of the Neocatechumenal Way held in Porto San Giorgio, Italy, Kiko Argüello announced Feb. 2 that... Read more
