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Wedding rings.

N. Ireland high court: No European right to 'gay marriage'

Aug 22, 2017

Northern Ireland’s High Court has rejected two legal challenges that sought to recognize same-sex unions as marriages, saying it is... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.

In wake of violence, archbishop urges Catholics to foster racial peace

Aug 22, 2017

Responding to violence caused by the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Archbishop of Los Angeles said the message... Read more

Amid nationwide controversy, St Junipero Serra statue vandalized in L.A.

Aug 21, 2017

A statue of St. Junipero Serra in a Los Angeles public park appeared to have been vandalized last week in... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, April 27, 2017.

Parolin in Russia: Vatican diplomacy has a key role in global debate

Aug 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

As he arrived to Russia for his official three-day visit, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Holy... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

'Arbitrary expulsions' won't solve the migration crisis, Pope says

Aug 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

In his message for the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis outlined a four-step vision for responding... Read more

An exorcist talks about 'Annabelle' and the power of evil

Aug 20, 2017

What children read, what they see on the screen, can inspire them toward greater faithfulness. Conversely, Father Robert warns, it... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on June 9, 2016.

Pope Francis prays for end to ‘inhuman violence’ after recent terrorist attacks

Aug 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis prayed for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Spain, Burkina Faso and Finland, asking the... Read more

Protection of Civilians site in Wau, South Sudan.

Thousands of South Sudanese find refuge in cathedral

Aug 20, 2017

As the civil war in South Sudan heightens, millions are fleeing their homes for safer ground, which many have found... Read more

Roberto Clemente statue in Pittsburgh.

No, Pope Francis did not beatify Roberto Clemente

Aug 18, 2017

Sports fans in the U.S. and beyond may be disappointed to learn that reports of baseball Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente being... Read more

Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo. Courtesy of the Diocese of Richmond.

Richmond’s Bishop DiLorenzo passes away at 75

Aug 18, 2017

Bishop Francis Xavier DiLorenzo of Richmond has passed away at the age of 75.    Read more

Classroom.

FOCUS expands to 15 new campuses this year

Aug 18, 2017

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has announced that it will expand to 15 new campuses for the 2017-2018... Read more

In Ontario, legal assisted suicide could kill conscientious objection

Aug 18, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Conscience protections for Catholic hospitals and other organizations could soon come under fire in the Canadian province of Ontario, with... Read more

Clerics lead prayer at the Sheptytsky Institute's celebration of its arrival at USMC in Toronto, July 25, 2017.

What an academic institute in Canada means for Ukrainian Catholics

Aug 17, 2017

A longtime institute on Eastern Christianity has played a pivotal role in restoring the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church after the... Read more

Nuclear missles.

New petition calls for pro-life support against nuclear warfare

Aug 17, 2017

As political tensions increase between the United States and North Korea, one pro-life group began a petition urging nuclear disarmament... Read more

Guam's Catholics pray for peace amid ongoing threats from North Korea

Aug 17, 2017

In the face of North Korea’s threats to bomb the island of Guam, the Catholic faithful have gathered in parishes... Read more

Planned Parenthood investigator claims victory in Washington State appeal

Aug 17, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Lawyers for Planned Parenthood investigator David Daleiden claimed a victory on Wednesday as the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court sent back... Read more

Barcelona, Spain.

Pope Francis, Spanish bishops offer prayers after Barcelona terrorist attack

Aug 17, 2017

Catholic leaders voiced prayers for victims after a van sped into a crowd of people in the Las Ramblas tourist... Read more

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This surfing school in Chile was created for kids with Down syndrome

Aug 17, 2017

On Sundays, Felipe Pereira is full of enthusiasm. That’s because on Sundays, the 21-year-old goes to Paradise Beach to enjoy... Read more

An Indian woman became a nun...because of elephants?

Aug 16, 2017

Nine years ago, Christians in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, India suffered the worst attacks against Christians in modern times... Read more

Pia de Solenni. Courtesy of Thomas Aquinas College.

Theologian Pia de Solenni appointed Orange County chancellor

Aug 16, 2017

Moral theologian and cultural analyst Dr. Pia de Solenni has been appointed chancellor for the Diocese of Orange in California,... Read more