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How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way
It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' witness of abuse victim who forgave
In his preface for a book written by a survivor of clerical sex abuse, Pope Francis once again lamented the... Read more
What Egypt's Catholic bishops said to Pope Francis
A special invitation to visit Egypt was delivered to Pope Francis by Coptic Catholic bishops during their ad limina visit... Read more
Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say
Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more
This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded
Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis. Read more
An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved
An Oregon bill on advanced medical directive rules could allow patients who suffer from dementia or mental illness to be... Read more
Trump drops Obama administration's transgender bathroom fight
President Donald Trump’s administration will stop fighting in court to implement the Obama administration’s transgender bathroom policy, leading to applause... Read more
Amid controversy, council of cardinals backs Pope Francis
In the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis' advisory board in his ongoing reform of... Read more
The Pope and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch met a year ago. Here's what's next.
One year ago marked a historic first meeting between a Pope and a Russian Orthodox Patriarch. Read more
Christian groups divided over 'safe zones' for Syrian refugees
After President Donald Trump pushed for the creation of safe zones for refugees in the Middle East, advocates and humanitarian... Read more
Outgoing ambassador sees major strides in religious freedom
The U.S. has made significant strides in promoting religious freedom abroad in the last two years, says the outgoing U.S.... Read more
Vatican bars Sodalit founder from contact with members
A newly released decree from the Vatican's congregation for religious life states that the founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae,... Read more
Bishops reaffirm support for refugees as judges scrutinize Trump policy
The U.S. bishops welcomed a federal appeals court ruling that affirmed a legal injunction against a Trump administration executive order... Read more
Without women, there is no harmony in the world, Pope Francis says
A woman’s value is not based on her material accomplishments, but simply in the beauty and harmony she brings to... Read more
Nun in Mali kidnapped by alleged jihadists
The Colombian bishops are asking for prayers after a religious sister from Colombia was kidnapped for the home where she... Read more
Bishop says the Christian influence in Jordan is still strong
Jerusalem Bishop William Shomali, newly appointed to the Latin Patriarchate of Jordan, says that although Christians are a very small... Read more
Catholic groups step up after tornadoes strike New Orleans area
It’s a scene all too unfortunately familiar for many in the city of New Orleans - that of devastation in... Read more
Vatican meeting calls organ trafficking a crime against humanity
After a conference on organ trafficking at the Vatican Feb. 7-8, participants signed a statement agreeing to unite in fighting... Read more
This is how Pope Francis keeps his peace amid Vatican 'corruption'
In a lengthy, unscripted dialogue with 140 male religious superiors, Pope Francis admitted that there is “corruption” inside the Vatican,... Read more
Portland responds with love after Latino Catholics harassed during Mass
A week after Hispanic Catholics experienced racial harassment and taunts from a group of men during a Spanish Mass, the... Read more
