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We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says

Mar 23, 2017

Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more

Mary. By Diego Velazquez. Public Domain.

Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven

Mar 23, 2017

A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of... Read more

Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

Pope clears way for canonization of Fatima visionaries

Mar 23, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis approved the second and final miracle needed to canonize Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of... Read more

A police officer stands guard near Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on March 22, 2017 in London, England.

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack

Mar 23, 2017

By Elise Harris

After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more

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Finding God in all things — even coffee

Mar 23, 2017

Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more

Syrian refugee.

Don't lose your humanity in refugee debate, US bishops say

Mar 22, 2017

The intense debate over U.S. refugee and migrant policy is a chance to meet newcomers and understand others' concerns, the... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch listens during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 20, 2017.

Gorsuch made an important distinction when asked about assisted suicide

Mar 22, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch made a crucial ethical distinction in his response to questions about doctor-prescribed suicide during his... Read more

 Westminster Bridge, Big Ben.

Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack

Mar 22, 2017

Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon.  Read more

A little girl at the general audience greets Pope Francis and tries to take his zuchetto in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2017.

Watch this little girl steal Pope Francis' hat

Mar 22, 2017

A cute moment was captured on camera Wednesday, as a 3-year-old girl “stole” Pope Francis’ zucchetto – or skull cap... Read more

March for life, peace and migrants in Tijuana draws 30,000

Mar 22, 2017

Some 30,000 people gathered last Sunday for the 17th March for Life, Peace and Migrants in Tijuana, Mexico.    Read more

Pope Francis arrives to his March 22, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: When we want to give up, God helps us persevere

Mar 22, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis said each person must strive to imitate the perseverance and consolation of God, which not only... Read more

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Italian bishop bans mobsters from being godfathers

Mar 22, 2017

Hollywood precedent notwithstanding, an Italian bishop has announced that known members of the mafia cannot be godparents for the Catholic... Read more

Bathroom sign.

Lawsuit says girl in boys' locker room violated student privacy

Mar 21, 2017

A Pennsylvania high school wrongly allowed a female student into the boys’ locker room and violated an undressing male student’s... Read more

Supreme Court.

Supreme Court nominee drilled on abortion, religious freedom at hearings

Mar 21, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The judge nominated to replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court answered questions on abortion and religious freedom jurisprudence on... Read more

Boy with down syndrome.

Spanish video seeks to erase the stigma of Down syndrome

Mar 21, 2017

A recent video ad released by the Down Federation seeks to increase awareness of persons with Down syndrome.  Read more

Pope Francis greets youth pilgrims at Santo Tomas University in Manila on Jan. 18, 2015.

The Church and society need you, Pope Francis tells youth

Mar 21, 2017

On Tuesday Pope Francis released a video message to youth in advance of the next World Youth Day, to be... Read more

These friends with Down syndrome are thriving in the Argentina pizza market

Mar 21, 2017

Mateo studied baking and Leandro pastry making. Franco and Mauricio wanted to be waiters. These overlapping interests led the four... Read more

Good Friday Collection to benefit Holy Land Christians

Mar 21, 2017

As Christians in the Middle East continue to suffer innumerable hardships this Lenten season, the Vatican has announced that this... Read more

Joseph Mayr-Nusser.

This man was killed for defying Hitler – and now he's been beatified.

Mar 21, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Italian layman Joseph Mayr-Nusser who refused to take the Hitler oath was beatified March 18 in his home town of... Read more

Father Paul Wattson.

In New York, Catholic convert takes a step toward sainthood

Mar 20, 2017

The Catholic convert who founded the Society of the Atonement, Father Paul Wattson, S.A., could be one step closer to... Read more