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Judge nixes Alabama abortion law involving parental consent
A federal judge has struck down an Alabama law requiring more scrutiny for minors who seek an abortion without parental... Read more
Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says
The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize,... Read more
Vatican urges vacation-goers to be responsible tourists
As Rome and other parts of the world gear up for their August holidays, the Vatican has urged tourists to... Read more
JD Flynn named new editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency
J.D. Flynn, a Catholic commentator currently serving the Diocese of Lincoln, has been named the new editor-in-chief of Catholic News... Read more
Why the drafting of 'Humanae Vitae' matters, 50 years later
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the story of how Blessed Pope Paul VI arrived at the final text of “Humanae... Read more
Unborn babies can detect different languages, new study says
A new study from researchers at Kansas University has found that unborn babies are able to distinguish between different languages... Read more
Charlie Gard was baptized, held St. Jude medal before death
Charlie Gard, an 11 month-old British infant who made headlines around the world over a fierce legal battle on parental... Read more
The El Salvadoran who helped rescue 40,000 Jews from the Holocaust
José Arturo Castellanos was a Catholic from El Salvador who during the Second World War was sent as a diplomat... Read more
When we seek Christ, we gain much more than we lose, Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that when we seek out Christ, sacrificing everything in the process, in the end we... Read more
As Senate health care bill fails, pro-lifers vow to continue fighting
After attempts to block abortion funding in health care failed with the demise of the Senate’s health care bill early... Read more
Judge axes order reducing jail time for sterilized inmates
Tennessee Judge Sam Benningfield has rescinded his controversial order offering reduced sentences to prisoners who would undergo sterilization procedures. Read more
Updated: Gard family announces that Charlie has died
A spokesperson for the parents of terminally ill British infant Charlie Gard has reported that their “beautiful little boy” has... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
A Church on mission – Zambia celebrates 125 years of the Catholic faith
As Zambia concluded a year of celebration marking 125 years since the Church was established in the country, its bishops... Read more
Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says
In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in lives of joy and... Read more
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good
After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender could not serve in the U.S. military, theologians... Read more
Ohio Catholic parish hosts camp to empower refugee women
U.S. Together is partnering with a Toledo Catholic parish to create a summer camp for women and children refugees –... Read more
Statement claims radical feminist group bombed Mexico bishops' conference
An online statement purporting to be from a radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for the explosive set off at... Read more
Former Senator Sam Brownback tapped for religious freedom ambassador
Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas (R) on Wednesday was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Ambassador at-Large... Read more
Ohio bishops: Replace death penalty with mercy, conversion
Catholic leaders in Ohio stressed the need to replace the death penalty with mercy and spiritual conversion, following the execution... Read more
