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Muslim refugee hails Pope Francis as the example of religion
Nur Essa, a Muslim Syrian woman whose family was brought to Rome from Lesbos by Pope Francis last April, said... Read more
Catholic thinker Michael Novak remembered with gratitude
The theologian, philosopher and Catholic commentator Michael Novak died Friday, drawing remembrances for his insights and influence on religion in... Read more
Integration key to quelling fear of migrants, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening... Read more
Papua New Guinea's cardinal has bigger concerns than Amoris Laetitia
While many in different sectors of the Church are pulling out their hair trying to resolve the Amoris Laetitia communion... Read more
Why Pope Francis cheers for the Special Olympics
Pope Francis received a delegation from the Special Olympics on Thursday, reflecting on the power of the event to spread... Read more
How this couple has stayed married (and in love) for 75 years
Eulogio Martínez and Martina Abian are 100 and 95 years-old, respectively. Read more
Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to oversee sex abuse trial
The Vatican has sent Cardinal Raymond Burke to Guam to act as presiding judge at the trial of Archbishop Anthony... Read more
Messages from alleged Denver visionary not approved by Church
New claims that messages from alleged visionary Charlie Johnston have been approved by the Church are false, the Archdiocese of... Read more
At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants
Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more
Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea
Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more
DIY execution? Arizona’s 'bizarre' new death penalty policy
It’s an odd time for death in the United States. Read more
Citing pro-life momentum, thousands demonstrate to defund Planned Parenthood
More than 10,000 pro-life advocates gathered at some 227 protest locations in 43 states and the District of Columbia on... Read more
In latest round of meetings, papal advisors cover court, bishop selection
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met for the 18th time this week to continue discussion on reforming the... Read more
Why we need a religious freedom move from Trump – and soon
President Donald Trump must sign an executive order with broad protections for religious freedom, or global consequences could soon follow,... Read more
This is the one thing Pope Francis says you can brag about
As children we are taught that bragging is bad, especially when we do it to people who have less than... Read more
The clock is ticking on repeal of DC assisted suicide bill
A repeal of Washington, D.C.'s physician-assisted suicide law moved through the U.S. House on Monday, but is in a race... Read more
Is a Vatican-China agreement close? What could happen.
Hopes are on the rise for an agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops, with Cardinal... Read more
New Sodalit report details severe sexual, psychological abuse
Two reports made public on Tuesday detail sexual, physical and psychological abuses committed by members of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae,... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't preach the Gospel like it's a 'recommendation'
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Word of God isn’t something that can be explained to people as a mere... Read more
French court allows dating website to continue promoting affairs
A complaint brought by a Catholic group against a dating site that promotes extramarital affairs was thrown out by a... Read more
