Texas' Catholic Bishops expressed disappointment at the Aug. 29 U.S. District Court ruling that voided a provision of one of the nation's strongest pro-life laws for protecting the unborn and ensuring the health of Texas women.
Wednesday, August 20, 20140217Pope Francis, in mourning for the deaths of his nephew's wife and two small children, thanked people at his weekly general audience Aug. 20 for their prayers.
Sunday, August 17, 20140131During his homily on the muddy grounds of Haemi Fortress, Pope Francis urged more than 40,000 people -- including young Catholic leaders from 22 Asian countries -- to...
Thursday, August 14, 20140139Starting his first visit to Asia, Pope Francis urged South Korean political and civic leaders to seek peace on their divided peninsula and strengthen their nation's...
Wednesday, July 30, 20140171Slowing down, being generous and fighting for peace are part of Pope Francis' secret recipe for happiness. In an interview published in part in the Argentine weekly...
Tuesday, July 15, 20140151Speaking at the Mexico's Foreign Relations Secretariat July 14, Cardinal Pietro Parolin repeated a recent call of bishops in five countries for Catholics and society at...
Monday, July 7, 20140120Asking for forgiveness, Pope Francis told abuse survivors that "despicable actions" caused by clergy have been hidden for too long and had been "camouflaged with a...
Tuesday, July 1, 20140309On July 1, Catholic Charities of Dallas joined a number of churches, government officials and non-profit organizations in a discussion on how to respond to the influx of...
Monday, June 30, 20140117In a narrowly tailored 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court June 30 said closely held companies may be exempted from a government requirement to include contraceptives in...
Wednesday, June 25, 20140111Christians are not made in a laboratory, but in a community called the church, Pope Francis said. At his weekly general audience June 25, Pope Francis continued his...