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Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ. Photo courtesy of the Jesuit's 36th General Congregation.

Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order

Oct 14, 2016

By Elise Harris

After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more

The danger of forcing doctors to perform gender transitions

Oct 14, 2016

By Matt Hadro

A recent federal rule has come under fire for denying doctors the ability to exercise discretion in deciding whether to... Read more

How Europe's bishops plan to guide the Church through murky waters

Oct 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco has been elected the new President of the European Bishops Conference – a move which makes a... Read more

John F. Kennedy (Public domain). Al Smith.

When American Catholic politics split the Church

Oct 13, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

For history professor Christopher Shannon, Catholics in American politics have a long history, yet this legacy is overshadowed by a... Read more

Massachusetts law could forbid churches to preach on transgenderism

Oct 13, 2016

Four churches and their pastors are challenging a Massachusetts law which they say could regulate their speech regarding gender identity.... Read more

Pope Francis with a group of disabled children, led by Unitalsi Lazio in Santa Martha on May 29, 2015.

When it comes to migration, children are the first to suffer, Pope says

Oct 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

As images of children crushed by bombs or washed up at sea are becoming an increasingly daily sight, Pope Francis’... Read more

Cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a consistory, Nov. 4, 2012.

What's the thought behind Pope Francis' choices for cardinals?

Oct 12, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

With the Consistory of Cardinals in November, Pope Francis will shape the College of Cardinals to give the widest representation... Read more

Pope Francis with Our Lady of Fatima at the General Audience, Wednesday May 13, 2015.

Cardinal Parolin visits Fatima ahead of Pope's trip

Oct 12, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, is traveling to Fatima, Portugal ahead of Pope Francis’ own visit, which... Read more

Pray and fast for a culture of life, congressman says

Oct 12, 2016

By Matt Hadro

In the closing weeks of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Catholics should pray and fast for “a culture of life,”... Read more

Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops

Oct 12, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more

Priest to donate $250k winnings from 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

Oct 12, 2016

A priest from West Virginia recently won a quarter of a million dollars on the trivia TV show Who Wants... Read more

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That time Jesus appeared in the sky of Mexico

Oct 12, 2016

On Sunday, Oct. 3, 1847, more than 2,000 people in Ocotlán, Mexico saw a perfect image of Jesus Christ crucified... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope pleads for ceasefire amid 'inhuman conflict' in Syria

Oct 12, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis begged for an end to the terrible conflict in Syria, asking for an immediate ceasefire to... Read more

Did you know there's a third party based on Catholic teaching?

Oct 12, 2016

In a country long entrenched in a two-party political system, Mike Maturen faces an uphill battle.  Read more

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Detroit Mass highlights need to recognize sin in order to enjoy mercy

Oct 11, 2016

Seeking God’s forgiveness for generations of failures in the Church, the Archdiocese of Detroit held a Mass of Pardon asking... Read more

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Colo. assisted suicide ballot measure criticized for preying upon fear

Oct 11, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

A Colorado ballot proposal to legalize assisted suicide relies too much on fear and anxiety and ignores the ways better... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor. Courtesy of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

These nuns provide 'death with dignity' - but it's not assisted suicide

Oct 11, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As states around the country consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide, “death with dignity” looks markedly different for patients under the care... Read more

How do we evangelize the Americas?

Oct 10, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

As society becomes increasingly global, the question of how to spread the Gospel, particularly in the U.S., depends more and... Read more

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Trump tape splits Catholic support

Oct 10, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Recently released audio of Donald Trump making lewd comments about women in 2005 has created a split in his Catholic... Read more

Texas bishops: The death penalty is a pro-life issue

Oct 10, 2016

The abolition of the death penalty is “undeniably a pro-life issue” that would better serve society and lead criminals to... Read more