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Bishop Donald Lippert of Mendi in Papua New Guinea. Courtesy of the Diocese of Mendi.

Catholics in Papua New Guinea a sign of the Church's universality

Sep 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

A young Catholic diocese in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea has a vibrant and growing faith, one which... Read more

Most children in orphanages aren't actually orphans. This group wants to help them.

Sep 26, 2017

By Michelle La Rosa

Shannon Senefeld always assumed that children in orphanages are mostly orphans. Most people make that assumption.  Read more

Melanie Medina in Rome. Courtesy of Melanie Medina.

For homeless woman, Rome trip proves that 'good things can happen'

Sep 25, 2017

By Elise Harris

After a long struggle with alcoholism and homelessness, Melanie Medina has turned her life around. She said that a recent... Read more

New climate commission could advance human dignity, US bishops tell Congress

Sep 25, 2017

The United States should create a commission to combat the harms of climate change and promote human dignity as a... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 18-21, 2016.

Trump administration announces changes to travel ban

Sep 25, 2017

Just weeks before the Supreme Court was to hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s travel ban, the administration announced... Read more

Bishop Edward Braxton. Courtesy of The Catholic University of America Communications Office.

How do we heal racial tensions? Start by admitting errors, US bishop says

Sep 25, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

To address the longstanding racial divide within the United States – and within the Catholic Church in the country –... Read more

Blessed Stanley Rother during a carnival. Courtesy of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Archives.

Catholic group continues Blessed Stanley Rother's work in Guatemala

Sep 25, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Father John Goggin was serving as a missionary priest in Guatemala on July 28, 1981, when he was woken up... Read more

In Maine, abortions could become more dangerous for women

Sep 25, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A lawsuit seeking to challenge a Maine law allowing only doctors to perform abortions has drawn criticism from pro-life advocates... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017.

Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says

Sep 25, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more

Classroom.

Inclusion, dialogue highlighted in new Vatican guidelines for educators

Sep 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has issued new guidelines for Catholic educators, developed to help them respond to the modern challenges of a... Read more

Pope Francis and President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

Pope and Peruvian president discuss Venezuela, upcoming papal visit

Sep 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis met with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Friday to discuss the country’s fight against poverty, the crisis in... Read more

Syrian refugee.

UN resolution to investigate ISIS crimes praised as step toward recognizing genocide

Sep 24, 2017

As the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday to help investigate ISIS crimes in Iraq, one human rights... Read more

Transgender symbol.

Paraguay's government rejects gender ideology

Sep 24, 2017

Paraguay Secretary of Education, Enrique Riera told reporters that the country's constitution recognizes “the traditional family” consisting of “dad, mom,... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke at the EWTN studio in Rome during the canonizations of Popes St John Paul II and St John XXIII.

Cardinal Burke: Church divisions show urgent need for clarity

Sep 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

Amid the ongoing debate surrounding “Amoris Laetitia,” dubia author Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a new interview that he’s wrongly... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Jan. 25, 2015.

Vatican responds to allegations that ex-auditor was ousted

Sep 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has issued a response to allegations made by former auditor general Libero Milone, who, three months after mysteriously... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, May 4, 2016.

Pope Francis: God is calling you to work in his kingdom

Sep 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

No one is “unemployed” when it comes to spreading the message of the Gospel, Pope Francis has said, because each... Read more

Michigan lawsuit could imperil religious adoption agencies

Sep 24, 2017

Faith-based adoption agencies won't be able to adhere to their religious mission in Michigan if a lawsuit challenging state law... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 7 2016.

SSPX bishop signs letter claiming Pope Francis enables error

Sep 23, 2017

A letter presenting itself as a filial correction of Pope Francis for reputed errors and heresies has been signed by... Read more

Blessed Stanley Rother tapestry at Beatification Mass in Oklahoma City Sept. 23, 2017.

My cousin the martyr: meet Blessed Stanley Rother's large family

Sep 23, 2017

By Mary Farrow

They came from Illinois and they came from Wisconsin. They came from Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.  Read more

Blessed Stanley Rother and a little girl.

Faithful martyr and missionary Father Stanley Rother beatified in Oklahoma

Sep 23, 2017

Father Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma priest martyred in Guatemala, was beatified Saturday during a Mass in Oklahoma City attended by... Read more