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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
Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church
An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned church next month. Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall
As Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, bishops... Read more
Pro-life groups praise new Missouri bill curbing abortion
Pro-lifers lauded a bill that will restrict abortion access in Missouri, granting the state attorney general more power to prosecute... Read more
WYD Unite event brings together youth from across the nation
On one of the hottest days of the year, more than 1,300 young people from around the country gathered together... Read more
Cardinal Pell will plead not guilty to abuse charges in Australia
In a brief hearing in a court in Melbourne Wednesday morning, Cardinal George Pell said he will be pleading not... Read more
These Chicago Catholics have a game plan for evangelization
Taking its cue from the recent and massive Convocation of Catholic Leaders in the U.S., one Chicago-based organization is partnering... Read more
Migration and sustainable development – what's the link?
Why do people migrate in the first place? And what if there was a way we could address the international... Read more
Vatican conference aims to build momentum for nuclear disarmament
Nuclear disarmament will be the focus of a Vatican conference this Nov. 10-11, following recent progress toward international bans on... Read more
Bomb set off at Mexican Bishops' Conference headquarters
Unidentified persons set off an explosive today at the headquarters of the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) in Mexico City. No... Read more
Vatican turns off fountains to conserve water for drought-hit Rome
As the city of Rome and much of Italy experiences a severe drought, the Vatican has turned off its fountains... Read more
How a college mission trip inspired a coffee business
When Matt Hohler was in college in 2010, he was a reluctant Catholic - and not a coffee drinker. Read more
