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Contempt for life is the source of all evil, pope says
Procuring an abortion is wrong, inhumane and like hiring a hit man "to fix a problem," Pope Francis said.
Network of pregnancy centers to receive Evangelium Vitae Medal
The Women's Care Center, a nationwide network of centers for mothers and babies that began in 1984 with one location near the University of Notre Dame, will receive the school's top pro-life award.
Former schoolmate’s need, tragic death of student prompts organ donation
With his longtime friend on the donor list for the second time in his life, Archmere Academy principal John Jordan decided he would offer his own organ. A few factors helped him make the decision.
Live video: Funeral Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Louis DeSimone
Watch the funeral for Bishop DeSimone, who died Oct. 5, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is the main celebrant of the Mass.
Encuentro veterans feel Texas event, like predecessors, will be fruitful
"What we did was create an awareness of what it's like being a Hispanic in the U.S. But we're also Catholic, It's wonderful the church is aware of what Hispanics are going through."
Black Catholic students express admiration for saintly forbears
Three local youths won a trip to the next World Youth Day for their winning essays on five Black American Catholics, whose stories of sanctity and courage continue to inspire.
Bishop DeSimone, hero to Italians, beloved by all, goes home to God
The bishop could not attend a dinner in his honor on Oct. 4 because he was preparing for his most important journey. On First Friday, Oct. 5, he died, leaving a legacy of love and respect. See his full obituary.
Youth synod groups focus on abuse, sexuality, friendship, mission
In their first reports to the full Synod of Bishops, many of the working groups reported that they had discussed the clerical sexual abuse crisis and, especially, its impact on young Catholics.
From Ohio to Kenya, Glenmary brother trots globe in search of vocations
God's ability to call vocations isn't limited by geography, and so a vocation director must go wherever the Holy Spirit leads.
Iraqi archbishop fears more persecution, says IS went underground
Christianity in Iraq is just one wave of persecution away from extinction, said the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Basra.