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Pope names American as new Vatican spokesperson
Greg Burke, the former American journalist and communications adviser for the Vatican, has been named the new director of the... Read more
The Good Samaritan isn't just a parable, it's a way of life, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said the parable of the Good Samaritan isn’t just a nice passage to reflect on, but... Read more
WYD pilgrims to receive a social doctrine app from the Pope
Pope Francis has established a tech-savvy track record as Pope, and now in addition to breaking records on Instagram and... Read more
What I learned from Catholics with psychological struggles
A few weeks ago, I put out a little blurb on my personal Facebook wall. Read more
Knights of Columbus launch novena for peace in response to US shootings
In the wake of violence across the nation this week, the Knights of Columbus have issued a campaign encouraging people... Read more
Pope separates oversight, administration in ongoing reform of Vatican finances
A new set of reforms further clarifying the roles of Vatican financial offices was announced July 9, implementing changes set... Read more
Will new 'civil rights' silence churches? In Iowa, the fear is real.
An Iowa church fears the state civil rights commission could penalize it for preaching and following its views on homosexuality... Read more
Nearly half of US states have sued over transgender bathroom rule in schools
Ten states have announced that they are suing the federal government over a rule that would allow students to use... Read more
The pro-life law that was killed in California
Churches and other organizations in California will be forced to buy insurance plans that cover abortions due to the Obama... Read more
Be healers in a hurting world, Catholic bishops say after shootings
Amid tensions following two high profile police shootings of African-Americans and the subsequent killing of police in Dallas, Catholic bishops... Read more
New website and tv commercials target millennial Catholics
Millennials. They’re the smartphone-loving group of 18 to 34 year-olds who belong to the selfie generation, known for their pronounced... Read more
This layman who refuted Nazism was declared a martyr by Pope Francis
On Friday Pope Francis moved eight martyrs a step further on the path to sainthood, one of whom is Josef... Read more
Texas governor mandates burial or cremation of aborted fetuses
After the Supreme Court recently struck down the state’s abortion clinic restriction law, Texas governor Gregg Abbott plans to require... Read more
Prison inmates in Argentina paint statue of Virgin Mary
A local bishop in Argentina blessed a statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, which had been recently painted... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Pope Francis shows continuity on divorce, remarriage
Pope Francis’ teaching on divorce-and-remarriage and the sacraments represents Catholic tradition and shows the way forward for engaging those who... Read more
Vatican sentences cleric, laywoman in second 'Vatileaks' trial
After an eight month trial weighing the guilt of five individuals in the leaking and disseminating of confidential financial documents,... Read more
Profits over people? Former abortion worker warns of continuing clinic abuses
After the Supreme Court struck down Texas’ abortion clinic regulations last week, a new report claims that these clinics are... Read more
Archbishop Cupich appointed to Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops
On Thursday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to nominate Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago as a new member of... Read more
The big mission of a Catholic teen with Down syndrome
On July 1, Kara Jackson crossed the 40th state off her list. Read more
Respect indigenous cultures, traditions, Pope asks in new prayer video
Pope Francis has dedicated the month of July to praying for the world’s indigenous peoples, asking specifically in his new... Read more
