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How can Saudi Arabia counter violent extremism? Religious freedom, expert says
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has suggested a turn towards moderate Islam, especially among younger Saudis who want... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency
President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the U.S. opioid crisis a public health emergency, calling federal government agencies to focus... Read more
Pope talks meaning of life in call with Space Station astronauts
Pope Francis conversed with astronauts orbiting earth on the International Space Station on Thursday, discussing questions as diverse as man’s... Read more
"The world needs to know that I don’t 'suffer' from Down syndrome"
In her own words, Bridget Brown is “a self-advocate, an inclusion advocate, an actress… and a young woman with Down... Read more
He overcame prison and drug addiction - thanks to the rosary
A life of crime and drug addiction landed Khristian Briones, 39, in prison for ten years. During that time, he paid... Read more
Exorcist says there's a demon that targets the family
There's a demon that specializes in attacking the family, said exorcist César Truqui, a priest who participated in a course... Read more
Updated: Undocumented teen has abortion, following court approval
Following the approval of a federal court, an undocumented teen girl in Texas has had an abortion, the Associated Press... Read more
Pope: Heaven isn't a 'fairy tale' – it's an embrace with God
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke about the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s... Read more
Why did Pope Francis write to Cardinal Sarah?
To understand the recent publication of a letter sent by Pope Francis to Cardinal Robert Sarah, it is helpful to... Read more
Denver archbishop addresses teen social media use, suicide spike
The growing problem of teen suicide is one that should be met with prayer and efforts to help young people... Read more
Release of Santa Fe court records a step in countering abuse, archdiocese says
The release of court records related to sex abuse allegations against three Catholic priests several decades ago will serve as... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir releases new album for Advent, Christmas
For the third year in a row, the Sistine Chapel Choir has released a new CD, which this year is... Read more
This Facebook bot lets you 'Chat with the Pope'
An initiative from the Vatican this month is inviting people to virtually connect with Pope Francis and learn more about... Read more
Meet the monks who spend their lives praying for Ireland's priests
Prayer, reparation, and praising God are the focus of a new Benedictine priory in Ireland, which focuses especially on reparation... Read more
Pope to Canadian youth: Let Christ lead you in the adventure of life
In a video message to participants in a youth forum in Canada, Pope Francis told young people to meet Jesus... Read more
Religions in Jerusalem must live in peace, Pope says
Meeting with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem on Monday, Pope Francis said that the different religions in Jerusalem must... Read more
Why your 'sexy nun' Halloween costume isn't funny
In 2015, the president of the University of Louisville issued an official apology, after a photo depicting him dressed in... Read more
Can the Beatitudes inspire great cinema? These filmmakers think so.
Cinematic reflections on the Eight Beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount will be the focus of a movie project... Read more
Pope offers clarifications on new process for liturgical translations
In a letter responding to questions raised by Cardinal Robert Sarah on the new process of translating liturgical texts from... Read more
