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Don't misuse Bible to push death penalty, Philippines bishops say

Mar 20, 2017

Remember what Jesus' cross stands for, and don't misuse the Bible to justify the death penalty, the Philippines' Catholic bishops... Read more

U.S. Capitol, Senate side, public domain.

US bishops push for universal, pro-life health care

Mar 20, 2017

The bill drafted to replace the Affordable Care Act has good pro-life measures but still presents “grave challenges” that must... Read more

'It's a miracle': Woman survives devastating mudslide in Peru

Mar 20, 2017

Evangelina Chamorro was swept away for over a third of a mile by an avalanche of mud on the coast... Read more

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

Pope Francis' schedule for Fatima visit released

Mar 20, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Monday, the Vatican released the official program for Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Portugal in May, where he’ll celebrate... Read more

Pope Francis meets Rwandan president Paul Kagame at the Vatican March 20, 2017.

Pope meets Rwandan president, apologizes for Church failure during genocide

Mar 20, 2017

By Elise Harris

During a brief meeting with Rwandan president Paul Kagame Monday, Pope Francis voiced his sadness for members of the Church... Read more

Raymond Arroyo and his new book, Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders.

Raymond Arroyo's books are having an astounding impact on at-risk kids

Mar 19, 2017

By Michelle La Rosa

Raymond Arroyo has an impressive resume. He’s a New York Times bestselling author several times over. He’s an award-winning journalist... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday, 2015.

Pope Francis: This Lent, seek the only ‘well’ that satisfies – Christ

Mar 19, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the life-giving water we received... Read more

Children at CRS' Food for Education program in Senegal.

Don't cut foreign assistance, Catholic leaders tell Trump

Mar 19, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The United States mustn’t cut foreign aid while conflicts, famines, and a worldwide refugee crisis rage, Catholic leaders are insisting.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al Tayyib at the Vatican May 23, 2016.

Pope Francis to visit Egypt April 28-29

Mar 18, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Chaput: Everyone who's a legal citizen should come pray for immigrants

Mar 18, 2017

As fears of deportation threaten to keep many immigrants home from a prayer service on Sunday, Archbishop Charles Chaput of... Read more

Catholic priests, religious face wave of violence in DR Congo

Mar 17, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Following recent attempts at brokering peace between the government and political opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read more

Farman, a Syrian Refugee.

A year after genocide declaration, Knights donate nearly $2 million

Mar 17, 2017

Last year, in a nearly unprecedented event, the United States declared that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and... Read more

Pope Francis goes to Confession during a penitential celebration at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014.

Pope Francis goes to confession

Mar 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the end of his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis was the first to go to the... Read more

Priest relocated over threats from drug lords in Argentina

Mar 16, 2017

A diocese in Argentina has decided to transfer a priest after a series of threats he's received for protesting the... Read more

Syrian refugee girl.

What will the US do next for ISIS genocide survivors?

Mar 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

One year after the U.S. declared that ISIS was committing genocide in Iraq and Syria, advocates for religious and ethnic... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016.

Federal judges in Hawaii, Maryland block Trump's new travel ban

Mar 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Donald Trump’s temporary refugee and travel ban from going into effect.  Read more

South Sudan bishop says nation's prayers must provoke change

Mar 16, 2017

Amid war, displacement and hunger, South Sudan's day of prayer must lead to true repentance, a leading Catholic bishop has... Read more

Syrian children.

Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children

Mar 16, 2017

The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more

Pope Francis with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun in Vatican City.

Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war

Mar 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning... Read more

Bishop-elect Fr. Steven Biegler of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Rapid City native appointed as next bishop of Cheyenne

Mar 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Fr. Steven Biegler, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota,... Read more