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Philippines bishops: Trust in God, not Duterte's deadly drug war
Though the Philippines president has professed a willingness to go “to hell” to win his deadly war on drugs, the... Read more
Former Boston priest faces more sex abuse charges
A former priest previously convicted of sex abuse of an altar boy was indicted on 29 counts of sexual misconduct... Read more
Mexico City constitution blasted for excluding right to life
The Catholic weekly of the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the city’s new constitution, saying that “it does not recognize... Read more
Priest attributes 'miraculous' healing to Venerable Margaret Sinclair
A Glasgow priest says he firmly believes he survived a recent near-fatal health scare thanks to the miraculous intercession of... Read more
Pope makes renewed plea on behalf of persecuted Rohingya minority
On Wednesday Pope Francis made an urgent appeal for prayer on behalf for all suffering due to slavery and exploitation,... Read more
Samurai martyr beatified in Japan
A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in Osaka, Japan on Tuesday. Read more
St Josephine Bakhita, former slave, is patron of trafficking victims
As human trafficking continues to be a supremely important issue during Pope Francis’ pontificate, with an estimated 20 million victims... Read more
How Colombia's child soldiers are trying to begin again
Colombia is the only country in the Americas where there child soldiers can still be found. Read more
Is a meeting between Pope Francis and Donald Trump on the horizon?
Pope Francis could meet with President Donald Trump at the end of May. Read more
Reflections on the March for Life
Two weeks ago, America witnessed a historic event. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 44th... Read more
Don't move US embassy to Jerusalem, bishops ask Secretary of State
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires wise U.S. engagement to build a better future for both peoples, and this future could be... Read more
Money doesn't make you rich – loving others does, Pope says
Pope Francis’ pastoral heart came out in his Lenten message this year, focusing in what could be a lengthy homily... Read more
Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Look to Christ to overcome 'tragic' Reformation legacy, Pope says
The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for both Protestants and Catholics to place Christ at the... Read more
Pope Francis 'serene' after critical posters plastered around Rome
While the Pope has in the past been depicted as a superhero or peace advocate, this weekend set a much... Read more
Holy See signs agreement with Republic of the Congo
The Holy See and the Republic of the Congo on Friday signed a framework agreement to govern relations between the... Read more
Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.
On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more
Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl
As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more
Senate bill would move women's health funding away from Planned Parenthood
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would re-allocate women’s health care funding away from controversial abortion provider Planned... Read more
