Archive for January 2, 2018

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Catholic deacon awarded British Empire Medal for rescuing trafficking victims

A Catholic deacon in the United Kingdom has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his work serving seafarers and... Read more

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Kazakh bishops affirm indissolubility of marriage – and its implications

Three Kazakhstani bishops signed a statement on Sunday confirming that it is not licit to admit to sacramental communion Catholics... Read more

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Dumpster diving for the poor - How an Italian woman is feeding hungry families

After rummaging through supermarket dumpsters, 79-year-old Marta loads 90 pounds of edible food onto her bicycle every day. Three times... Read more

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Could Iranian protests bring religious freedom for Christians?

Ongoing protests in Iran could be a sign of hope for repressed religious minorities, if protesters demand that conscience rights... Read more

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More than 50,000 kneel in adoration of the Eucharist at the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.

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Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador.

10 things to know about the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador

The Knights of Columbus used a paper cover to temporarily cloak artwork created by Father Marko Rupnik at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Knights of Columbus covers Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine pending sex abuse investigation

A Christian woman stands next to a clothesline while taking refuge in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp at the Pilot Primary School after their houses were burnt as a result of religious strife in Mangu on Feb. 2, 2024, following weeks of intercommunal violence and unrest in the Plateau State.

Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of Quebec speaks at a press briefing on the synod at the Holy See press office, Oct. 9, 2018.

Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

Bishop Richard Umbers.

Australian bishop hails U.S. Eucharistic Congress as model for global Catholic renewal

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Church in Dominican Republic advocates new pro-life penal code 

Katie Ledecky visits students at Stone Ridge of the Sacred Heart School following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games

‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says

St. Bridget of Sweden.

5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother

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