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Human rights court to hear case of Belgian 2019-01-09 06:34:00Brussels, Belgium, Jan 9, 2019 / 05:34 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The European Court of Human Rights has announced that it will take up a case consideri

Order may censure for disobedience nun who protested 2019-01-09 05:37:00Kochi, India, Jan 9, 2019 / 04:37 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The superior general of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation issued last week a letter of wa

As Belgium bans kosher and halal food prep, 2019-01-08 06:19:00Brussels, Belgium, Jan 8, 2019 / 05:19 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Jews and Muslims in Belgium could face difficulty finding food prepared according to th

Trial begins for French cardinal accused of abuse 2019-01-07 13:57:00Lyon, France, Jan 7, 2019 / 12:57 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, begins trial Monday on charges of faili

'Give them freedom' – PNG bishops denounce six-year 2019-01-05 07:28:00Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Jan 5, 2019 / 06:28 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The bishops of Papua New Guinea have issued a renewed plea on behalf of

Hong Kong bishop dies at age 73 2019-01-04 05:33:00Hong Kong, China, Jan 4, 2019 / 04:33 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung of Hong Kong died in hospital Thursday at the age of 73

Congo's bishops call for release of election results 2019-01-04 04:00:00Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jan 4, 2019 / 03:00 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The Church sent thousands of election monitors to assist at po

Nigerian priest abducted on Christmas Eve: Prayer saved 2019-01-04 03:46:00Abuja, Nigeria, Jan 4, 2019 / 02:46 am (EWTN News/CNA).- A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped on Christmas Eve recalled his experience after Mass t

Doctors, bishops express concerns as legal abortions begin 2019-01-03 07:07:00Dublin, Ireland, Jan 3, 2019 / 06:07 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- January 1, 2019 marked the beginning of legalized abortion in Ireland, drawing dismay fro

Seven Christians detained several days in Laos 2019-01-03 06:19:00Savannakhet, Laos, Jan 3, 2019 / 05:19 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Seven Christians in a Laotian village were arrested and detained for several days for h

Amid tense election, DRC bishops concerned about voting 2019-01-02 08:57:00Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jan 2, 2019 / 07:57 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The Catholic Bishops' Conference in the Democratic Republi

What a vocation to be a Holy Land 2018-12-30 07:01:00Jerusalem, Dec 30, 2018 / 06:01 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- A religious vocation to serve in the Holy Land is demanding, but there is nothing like walking w

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Pope laments “senseless act of violence” in Kenya 2019-01-17 16:04:29Prays for consolation and strength for nation

Why an early memory of my grandmother’s defined 2019-01-17 11:00:51She was only 6 or 7, but she had an experience that fashioned her into the most loving, young-at-heart person I've ever known.

Check out this rabbi’s gesture for the World 2019-01-17 08:00:30"This is one of the ways we have found to contribute our little grain of sand towards the success of the event, and to witness to the excellent relat

Denver Food Rescue is on a mission to 2019-01-17 07:00:35The system is designed to reach the most people and leave the smallest environmental footprint.

American fertility rate plummets to below-replacement level 2019-01-17 07:00:16Some states, however, still have high birth rates.

Little Sisters of the Poor respond to popular 2019-01-17 06:00:28"Advice for Future Corpses and Those Who Love Them" makes many good points, but misses the mark on some important spiritual truths.

Water and wine are just the start: Jesus 2019-01-17 00:00:43If you were to marry a fabulously wealthy person, you would expect your life to change. That's what you've done.

10 Different kinds of crosses (and their meanings) 2019-01-17 00:00:41Not all crosses are the same ... nor are their meanings.

7 Ways to deal charitably with someone who 2019-01-17 00:00:39It takes patience and kindness — and a sense of humor.

Prayer to St. Anthony the Abbot for wisdom 2019-01-17 00:00:36St. Anthony was sought by many for his wisdom and holiness of life. In the Sign of the Cross, he triumphed over the Devil.

Dying school principal’s letter to young pupils is 2019-01-17 00:00:19Her poignant final words show a deep understanding for what kids need to navigate grief.

Medjugorje shrine being expanded, says the archbishop sent 2019-01-17 00:00:05Facilities for liturgies already being prepared.

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Lay Collaboration and Episcopal Authority 2019-01-09 06:00:00The Vatican is a hotbed of rumor, gossip, and speculation at the best of times—and these times are not those times. The Roman atmosphere at the

Thank You, First Things Readers 2019-01-08 12:00:00I’m excited to report that we exceeded our end-of-year campaign goal, raising $651,305. This is a wonderful testament to the generosity of the

False Counsel at Fordham 2019-01-08 06:00:00Shortly before my freshman year at Fordham University, I came out to my parents and close friends. Classmates had mocked me for acting gay since eleme

Friendly Fire 2019-01-07 06:00:00A year that began with the Holy Father performing a quick wedding on a plane in Chile ended with the Bride of Christ making an honest man out of longt

Tale of Two Quarterbacks 2019-01-04 06:00:00It’s been business as usual for University of Alabama football this year. They (OK—I’ll use the fanatic “we”) ended the

Baptizing the Spirit of the Age 2019-01-03 06:00:00The Church of England recently released a document of “pastoral” guidelines for performing an “Affirmation of Baptismal Faith”

A Tough Year Ahead 2019-01-02 06:00:002018 was a bad year for Catholics. 2019 is almost certainly going to be worse. Good reason, then, to reflect on two recent texts from the Church&rsquo

Another Decade of First Things 2019-01-01 10:35:00As 2019 begins, here’s a look back at the past ten years of First Things . This list, based on page views, presents our 25 most popular print a

Our Most Popular Articles of 2018 2018-12-31 06:00:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at First Things ! On this final day of 2018, why not take some time to revisit our most popular pie

The Pope and the Lord’s Prayer 2018-12-28 06:00:00On November 15 the Italian Bishops’ Conference announced that it plans to change the wording of the Lord’s Prayer in the Mass liturgy. The

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‘Unfathomable’ Wuerl forgot allegations, Ciolek says 2019-01-16 19:12:00Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 05:12 pm (CNA).- The man who made a 2004 accusation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick said Wednesday

Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy following sex abuse 2019-01-16 19:01:00Hagatna, Guam, Jan 16, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archdiocese of Agaña has filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the wake of nume

Pro-life Congress members ask Trump to veto any 2019-01-16 18:38:00Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 04:38 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-life members of Congress this week sent U.S. President Donald Trump two companion lette

Small, well-funded LGBT group to challenge Catholic teaching 2019-01-16 18:06:00Panama City, Panama, Jan 16, 2019 / 04:06 pm (CNA).- A U.S.-based coalition of dissenting Catholics, whose backers include wealthy non-Catholic funder

Missionary families evangelize indigenous towns in Paraguay 2019-01-16 17:32:00Fuerte Olimpo, Paraguay, Jan 16, 2019 / 03:32 pm (ACI Prensa).- Some 60 people belonging to the Communities of Missionary Families conducted a mission

Religious liberty innate to every human person, Trump 2019-01-16 16:17:00Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 02:17 pm (CNA).- Religious freeom is innate and must be protected, US president Donald Trump said in his proclamation

Manx abortion bill receives royal assent 2019-01-16 14:39:00Douglas, Isle of Man, Jan 16, 2019 / 12:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Isle of Man's Abortion Reform Bill 2018 gained royal assent Tuesday, meaning wome

Apostolic nuncio, not Wuerl, will celebrate Mass for 2019-01-16 13:20:00Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 11:20 am (CNA).- Cardinal Donald Wuerl will not celebrate the Jan. 18 Mass for Life, to be held at a youth rally befor

Vatican: Abuse summit to help bishops know 'what 2019-01-16 08:08:00Vatican City, Jan 16, 2019 / 06:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Just over a month ahead of the much-anticipated February meeting on sex abuse, the Vatican sai

Pope Francis: 'God loves you, even if you 2019-01-16 07:05:00Vatican City, Jan 16, 2019 / 05:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- God the Father will always be there for his beloved children, Pope Francis said Wednesday, wit

March for Life works to maintain unity in 2019-01-16 05:06:00Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 03:06 am (CNA).- Barring an unexpected resolution, the federal government shutdown will have hit the four-week mark wh

Duterte open to dialogue with bishops after suggesting 2019-01-16 02:38:00Manila, Philippines, Jan 16, 2019 / 12:38 am (CNA).- A government spokesman said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is open to dialogue with the cou

Catholic Journal

Why Jesus Was Baptized 2019-01-09 04:00:32One week following our celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord, we celebrate His baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “By Baptism

What’s Up With the Suburbs and the GOP? 2019-01-07 04:00:25The 2018 U.S. midterm elections, in which Republicans lost 40 or so House seats, sent many Republican strategists reeling because of the erosion of su

The Church and the News Cycle—Must Change 2019-01-06 06:00:54Each day, the headlines tell it all: The Catholic Church Needs a New Doctrine of Scandal  (Religion News) Sex Scandal was Catholic Church&rs

Opening Ourselves to the Epiphany 2019-01-05 09:30:10The Epiphany is one of the most important feasts of our liturgical calendar. It is so because the Epiphany is the implementation, the application

Focusing on the Big Picture 2019-01-04 11:00:18The New York Times newspaper has an outdoors column called “Wood, Fish, and Stream,” and on one occasion the author of the column received

Understanding Democrats’ Loyalty 2019-01-02 18:00:50The loyalty of Democrats to their party is both fascinating and puzzling. Their elected officials can allow cities to sink deeper into poverty and law

2018: What a Year in Sports 2019-01-02 09:00:55What a year in sports!  2018 was a watershed year across America in sports – some of it good and some of it bad. TOP TEN NATIONAL STORIES M

Stand With the Knights of Columbus 2018-12-31 04:00:56I didn’t know who Brian Buescher was before this week. I still don’t know too much about him other than he is a member of the Knights of C

Emulating the Holy Family 2018-12-29 12:00:02On the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth, it is opportune for us to become aware of a prevailing feeling that we ourselves might harbor within. We

Things that Puzzle Me 2018-12-28 04:30:43The standard way of entering the New Year is with a list of resolutions we intend to keep but end up breaking rather quickly. Instead of that futile a

Crisis Magazine

Confronting the Bullies 2019-01-16 04:10:34The culture war drags on and Christians are in the crosshairs. Defending the faith and our right to present our case in the marketplace of ideas requi

To Fast Well, Understand Hunger 2019-01-16 04:00:06I’ve spent about two-thirds of the Lents of the last few decades either pregnant or nursing. In other words, holding a get-out-of-fasting-free c

Who Would Have Known…? 2019-01-15 04:10:30A few days ago, the Nashua Public Library hosted a Drag Queen Teen Time starring the soi-disant Monique Toosoon, a gay man whom the once-conservative&

Parenting in the Image of God 2019-01-15 04:00:43Twice now I have had the good fortune to be pregnant during Advent. All of the gospel readings come alive in a special way for me. For instance, both

Filthy Lucre: The UK’s Abortion Industry 2019-01-14 03:10:31The latest statistics for abortions in the United Kingdom have been made public by the Department of Health. The revised abortion figures released jus

Why Catholic Millennials Need These Four Urgent Life 2019-01-14 03:00:32Many complain that young people are not getting the basic life skills so needed to survive in the world. Parents and schools no longer teach skills li

Why the Pope is Wrong About Nationalism 2019-01-11 03:10:50Pope Francis gave his annual talk to the Vatican diplomatic corps this week. Once more he denounced “nationalism” and promoted multilatera

Pets are Becoming People Too—Under the Law 2019-01-11 03:00:26In many of California’s largest cities, pets are replacing people.  In a recent article, “San Francisco Asks: Where Have All the Chil

The Desecration of God’s Temple 2019-01-10 05:35:40The lamentable condition—indeed, crisis—of our day in which heterodoxy and heteropraxy are not only tolerated but celebrated in the pew an

Newman’s Message for Those Leaving the Church 2019-01-10 05:30:10In 2018, we saw many Catholics, including some prominent ones, head for the exits in the wake of the latest sex abuse scandal. No doubt we’ll se

What Modesty Is and Isn’t…and Why It Matters 2019-01-09 03:10:39It may seem a bit odd to speak of modesty when the weather outside is frightful—at least roundabout where I live in rural Ontario. But mode

On Willing and Unwilling Leaders 2019-01-09 03:00:57Early in Plato’s Republic, Socrates debates a sophist, a teacher of rhetoric named Thrasymachus, about the nature and worth of justice. Thrasyma

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National Right to Life Praises today’s introduction of 2019-01-17 17:30:29WASHINGTON – The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) praised today’s introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child

Pro-Abortion Democrats Block Effort to Enact Permanent, Government-Wide 2019-01-17 17:20:37WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today held a vote to advance the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (S. 109), but on a near party-line vote, a mi

Networks Spend More Time on 1 Women’s March 2019-01-17 16:50:51By Katie Yoder Each January, pro-life marchers gather to serve as a voice for the voiceless. And, this year, the networks should follow suit by broadc

A look ahead at the 116th Congress 2019-01-17 15:45:35Jennifer Popik, J.D. Director Federal Legislation As a hundred thousand or more people from across the country prepare to travel to Washington D.C. fo

Holly Gatling recognized for 25 years of service 2019-01-17 15:35:28By Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life South Carolina Citizens for Life annually holds a Proudly Pro-Life Weekend where a fundraising dinn

“Evil cannot bear the counter-witness of truth”– Archbishop 2019-01-17 15:09:48By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. Tomorrow is the annual March for Life, next week is the 46th anniversary of the wretched Roe v. Wade decision. T

A gross distortion of the March for Life 2019-01-17 15:07:08By Dave Andrusko Let me see if I understand Julie Zauzmer’s piece in today’s Washington Post. The headline reads, “The abortion issu

We’ve received devastating news 2019-01-17 15:04:38Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit challenging some of Wisconsin’s protective, pro-life laws. By Heather Weininger executive di

Vermont’s obsession with abortion where connections to Planned 2019-01-17 13:25:41By Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life Committee The ink wasn’t dry on the results of the 2018 Vermont elections befo

Faith Was Pregnant and Homeless but Chose Life 2019-01-17 13:15:51By Katie Franklin When Faith first came to her local pregnancy help center, she was not a mother in crisis. Unexpectedly pregnant at 21, she was besid

The lessons taught by the near loss of 2019-01-17 13:05:10By Dave Andrusko As long as I have been involved (since the 1970s!), I never, ever cease to be amazed by how many ways there are to learn about, to ap

Taxpayers Will Be Outraged at Suit Requiring Taxpayer 2019-01-17 12:57:54Harrisburg, PA—Taxpayers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be outraged by a lawsuit demanding that hard-earned tax dollars be spent o

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Attorney general in DC turns attention to Providence 2019-01-18 04:00:00The attorney general of Washington, D.C., is examining financial records related to Providence Hospital, a Catholic facility that operates in one of t

Pope's quotes: Our dignity 2019-01-18 04:00:00Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.

Five reasons the pope's clergy sex abuse meeting 2019-01-18 04:00:00Signs of the Times: There are five reasons why next month's meeting in Rome, called by Pope Francis to deal with the sex abuse crisis in the Cat

Editorial: Reality check was missing at US bishops' 2019-01-18 04:00:00We say: If the sex abuse crisis and the bishops' mishandling of it was the impetus for the U.S. bishops' recent retreat, why was it taken off the ag

Liberal Catholics have work to do to support 2019-01-18 04:00:00Distinctly Catholic: On abortion, the Catholic left has cared less about its own integrity and more about strengthening ties with Democrats on other i

Panelists talk about fighting abortion, 'resisting a throwaway 2019-01-17 15:37:17Members of an all-woman panel at Georgetown University Jan. 15 discussed "Resisting the Throwaway Culture" and said that feminism does not require s

New firearms decree in Brazil worries poor neighborhood 2019-01-17 14:42:44Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree in mid-January making it easier for Brazilians to purchase firearms. The decision sparked criticism

Vatican summit to help nations lagging on abuse 2019-01-17 12:11:52Only about half of the national bishops' conferences in the world have adopted complete, Vatican-approved guidelines for handling accusations of cler

Members of papal commission on women's diaconate make 2019-01-17 10:24:52The study that Pope Francis commissioned on the history of women deacons is complete and on the pontiff's desk. But members of the commission aren't

Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human 2019-01-17 10:02:55The Vatican has created a set of pastoral guidelines to inspire and improve the church's work in addressing the crime of human trafficking and the ca

Links for 1/17/19 2019-01-17 04:00:00Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Zagano discusses women deacons; federal workers urged to get the flu; a new pro-lif

New Pro-Life Movement: 'No' to Trump; 'yes' to 2019-01-17 04:00:00New pro-life groups offer an alternative for pro-life activists who reject traditional organizations that ally with or accept the Trump administration