Ask God for the strength to love your enemies

Mexican bishops back repeal of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases

The Church in Mexico has expressed its support for several bills to eliminate the statute of limitations in cases of the sexual abuse of minors.

Computer programming teen Carlo Acutis to be beatified

The Vatican announced Saturday the approval of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager and computer programmer, who died in 2006.

Dominicans open hospital in Peru to serve the poor

A Dominican province in Peru has converted its formation house for aspirants in Lima into a hospital.

L’Arche reports sexual misconduct by founder Jean Vanier

L’Arche International published the results Saturday of an independent investigation detailing sexual misconduct by its founder Jean Vanier with six women without...

Fr. Emil Kapaun's path to sainthood to face Vatican milestone in March

A Kansas priest recalls the holy deeds of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a POW and chaplain during the Korean War, whose path to sainthood will meet a major milestone next month.

Denver archbishop discusses February Pope Francis meeting

The Archbishop of Denver offered his impressions of a Feb. 10 meeting between some U.S. bishops and Pope Francis, at which the bishops’ discussion with the pope included some...

Catholic uni reform triggered California abortion mandate that violated federal law

A California rule to require abortion coverage in health care plans now faces scrutiny from federal officials who say it violates the law. The controversial rule was a reaction to...

Father's bid to halt 8th month abortion makes headlines in Colombia

A late term abortion case has made national headlines in Colombia after a father lost a court appeal to save the life of his unborn son.

Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies

Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis said Sunday in a homily in the Italian city of Bari.

Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal

War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari in a speech that warned against populist sentiments and condemned countries that sell weapons that...