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Pope Francis green-lights opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel beatification process
The French diocese of Rouen has officially begun an inquiry into the beatification of French priest Jacques Hamel, killed by... Read more
Civil society must guarantee religious freedom, Pope says in Azerbaijan
In his final speech in Azerbaijan, Pope Francis spoke at length praising the good interreligious relations in the country, but... Read more
Pope Francis says religious harmony in Azerbaijan must continue
In a meeting with political leaders Sunday, Pope Francis praised the peaceful relationship among Catholics, Muslims, Orthodox, and Jews in... Read more
In Azerbaijan, Pope says faith, service weave Christian life together
Pope Francis celebrated Mass immediately after landing in Azerbaijan Sunday, telling faithful gathered in the small church that faith and... Read more
For this disability advocate, Colo. assisted suicide measure still not safe
Voters in Colorado will decide whether to legalize assisted suicide in their state in November, after a campaign gathered enough... Read more
Pope Francis tells fellow Argentines he won’t make it home in 2017
In a special message to his fellow countrymen, Pope Francis said that despite his great desire to return home, he... Read more
Disabled youth perform special dance for Pope Francis in Georgia
Pope Francis was treated to a special presentation Saturday when young people, including several disabled youth in wheelchairs, performed traditional... Read more
Pope in Georgia blasts gender theory as the 'great enemy' of marriage
In a lengthy, off-the-cuff speech in Georgia, Pope Francis said the world today is at war with marriage, and urged... Read more
New bill would protect churches with political views from the IRS
Churches concerned about Internal Revenue Service intervention if they engage in political speech should take a look at a proposed... Read more
Pope to Georgian Catholics: imitate St. Therese's 'little way'
It’s important to follow the example of St. Therese's “little way,” trusting in God and his consolation with the faith... Read more
Bishop Conley: You actually don't have to vote for either
Catholics who can't in good conscience vote for either major presidential candidate are well within their rights to pick a... Read more
In Georgia, Pope says true peace is built on justice, mutual respect
Pope Francis landed in Georgia Friday, telling leaders of the former Soviet republic that peace is urgent in today’s troubled... Read more
This pro-life policy has saved an estimated 2 million lives
As the Hyde Amendment turns 40 years old this week, a new report claims that it may have saved two... Read more
Americans, religious liberty and discrimination: a look beyond the numbers
More Americans are siding against the religious freedom of employers when it may conflict with a “nondiscrimination” policy like access... Read more
Is your birth control making you depressed?
For the millions of women using hormonal birth control, side effects are nothing new. Headaches, mood swings and weight gain... Read more
At the heart of the Church, EWTN launches new Rome office
The EWTN News Rome Bureau is now is just minutes from St. Peter’s Square, having launched its new office on... Read more
Critics find dodgy ethics in 'three-parent baby' conception
The use of a technique to conceive a “three-parent baby” dodged U.S. law and, critics say, may further alter the... Read more
Pope condemns 'arrogant' abuse of power that leads to war, violence
In a passionate speech on Thursday, Pope Francis condemned as arrogant the mentality of revenge and the abuses of power... Read more
LA Dodgers host first-ever 'Catholic Night'
On Sept. 2, Dodger Stadium served as the center of a massive Venn diagram of local Catholics and lifelong fans... Read more
Meet the Courage apostolate's new leader: Fr. Philip Bochanski
Expansion and further welcoming outreach are the plans for the next head of Courage International, a Catholic apostolate for people... Read more
