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Pope Francis explains why your money won't save you
Pope Francis warned of the “hidden victims” of capitalism, the idolatry of money and false philanthropy, telling a Saturday gathering... Read more
Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Becciu personal delegate to Order of Malta
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, as his personal delegate to oversee the... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
Supreme Court nominee authored a book on assisted suicide
President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court wrote a book on “the future of assisted suicide” in 2006... Read more
Pope Francis encourages successful dialogue at Nobel Peace summit
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican's Secretary of State sent a message encouraging the participants of XVI World Summit... Read more
Why some Texas legislators want to limit the death penalty
One death sentence in Texas has prompted some legislators to rethink the state’s broad qualifications for the death penalty. Read more
Bishop Fellay: Offer of personal prelature under consideration
While divisions between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X still exist, representatives from both sides have said... Read more
The story of Rowen and Blake: Twins who cuddled to stay alive
When newlyweds Charlie and Hayley Lampshire from Oxfordshire, England found out they were pregnant with twins in 2015, they couldn't... Read more
Who is our neighbor? Faith leaders say it's refugees
As leaders of many faiths gathered for prayer in Washington, D.C. this week, they pledged solidarity with refugees looking to... Read more
Catholic leaders: Refugee ban actually harms national security
Rather than protecting U.S. interests, recent executive orders restricting immigrants and refugees could actually pose a threat to national security,... Read more
Despite terror, Aleppo's Christians have hope, desire to rebuild
Despite the destruction caused by nearly six years of conflict between rebels and pro-government forces, the people in Aleppo, especially... Read more
Trump defends refugee policy as part of protecting religious freedom
President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that protecting religious freedom is a U.S. priority, while defending his recent halt of... Read more
Doctor cleared after having family 'hold down' patient during euthanasia
A Dutch doctor who drugged an elderly woman and had her restrained as she fought lethal injection has been cleared... Read more
What the pro-life movement can learn from Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion chain – but rather than dismissing it, pregnancy help centers may be able... Read more
The story of a father who runs marathons with his disabled son
Most fathers like to share their hobbies with their sons. But for José Manuel this proved a challenge – given... Read more
Nigerian bishop: Evangelize through family, social media
For one Catholic bishop in Nigeria, social media and family life are two keys for evangelization and sharing the values... Read more
Catholic bishops see trouble in Trump-backed LGBT executive order
The U.S. bishops are concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to maintain a “troubling” Obama-era executive order that could demand... Read more
Supreme Court pick wins applause from religious freedom advocates
Pro-life leaders and religious freedom advocates hailed President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy on... Read more
The Resurrection is more than a wish – it's a reality, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Christian belief in the Resurrection of Christ and in our own resurrection at the... Read more
