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St. Louis archbishop leads prayer for peace after violent protests

Sep 19, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Archbishop of St. Louis led an interfaith group of religious leaders in prayer for peace and justice on Tuesday,... Read more

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How Christians can accompany those with same-sex attraction

Sep 19, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Have compassion and empathy: especially for those dealing with struggles which are different than yours.  Read more

Bishop Robert Barron (file photo).

In talk at Facebook, Bishop Barron tackles how to debate religion

Sep 19, 2017

People need to learn how to argue better on the internet, especially about religion, Catholic media personality and Los Angeles... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family

Sep 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more

Detail from Giovanni Lanfranco's Saint Luke Healing the Dropsical Child (c. 1625)

Faith, science, beauty: what doctors can learn from Catholic art

Sep 19, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The intersection of art, medicine, and faith in the Catholic tradition has a lot to teach today, especially if you’re... Read more

Jason Stockley Protests in St. Louis, Missouri.

Archbishop calls for peace amid protests over St Louis verdict

Sep 18, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Archbishop of St. Louis called for prayer and peace after a judge acquitted a former St. Louis police officer... Read more

In fight against sex abuse, Australian archbishop sees progress, challenges

Sep 18, 2017

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding clerical sex abuse in Australia, one of the country's archbishops believes the local Churches are making... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 26, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops

Sep 18, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country's martyrs... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on June 7, 2017.

Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins

Sep 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time... Read more

Pope Francis at WYD in Poland, 2016.

Catholic youth have something to say – and the Church is listening

Sep 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

As preparations continue for next year's Synod of Bishops on young people, the Vatican hosted young adults and global experts... Read more

Vatican recalls priest from US as child porn investigation opens

Sep 15, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Friday that after being informed by U.S. officials of a possible breach of child pornography laws on... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side, public domain.

Pro-life groups to Senate Dems: Don't eliminate Hyde Amendment

Sep 14, 2017

By Matt Hadro

After a Democratic senator boasted on Wednesday that his party’s Medicare bill would repeal the Hyde Amendment, pro-life groups are... Read more

Candle Vigil.

Bishop urges prayer for victims of Washington school shooting

Sep 14, 2017

Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane has urged Christians to pray for the victims of a Sept. 13 high school shooting,... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the new bishops of the year in Vatican City, Sept. 14, 2017.

Pope Francis: When it comes to evangelization, don't be stuck in your ways

Sep 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with new bishops at the end of their training course at the Vatican, reminding them to be... Read more

Rings in Scripture.

Australian bishops call for month of prayer ahead of same-sex marriage vote

Sep 14, 2017

At the start of a voter survey being conducted on same-sex marriage in Australia, the country’s bishops have called for... Read more

Sor Maria.

Did this Spanish nun bi-locate to Texas? Vatican aims to find out

Sep 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow

 In the 1620s, while the pilgrims were landing on Plymouth Rock and having the first Thanksgiving, the Jumano tribe in... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa asks: Are you ready to answer Our Lady of Fatima?

Sep 13, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The first time Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the shepherd children, she asked a question.  Read more

What the bishops say about politics matters – and here's why

Sep 13, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Catholic moral theologians have responded to Steve Bannon's accusation that the U.S. bishops are economically motivated in their stance on... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Count on it: Mother Angelica will always be with EWTN, says CEO

Sep 13, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Fans of Mother Angelica should know that her influence will not wane at EWTN, where she will always have a... Read more

Father Tom Uzhunnalil meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Sept. 13, 2017.

Fr. Tom to Pope Francis: I offered my suffering for you and the Church

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting... Read more