Brazilian president's criticism of Catholic Church sparks response

Two bishops in Brazil emphasized that the country's president should focus on running the country well rather than giving the Church advice on celibacy and the ordination of women.

Allentown Diocese begins annual blood drive on feast of St. Januarius amid nationwide shortage

"Blood cannot be manufactured or replaced," Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert said. "It can only come from individuals willing to give of themselves for others."

Planned Parenthood miscoding claim prompts watchdog's call for federal inquiry

Planned Parenthood and its affiliates may be coding visits in ways that make youth hormone prescriptions appear routine, Do No Harm's letter said.

Archbishop of Panama asks victims for forgiveness: 'We cannot remain silent in the face of abuse'

Addressing the scourge of sexual abuse, the archbishop of Panama requested the services of the Transparency Commission, a project sponsored by Notre Dame Law School and Madrid's Villanueva University.

As beatification nears, new book explains why Fulton Sheen was 'America's Apostle'

The book by Allan Smith was published on Sept. 15, about one week before the beatification. EWTN's Matthew Bunson discusses the book and Sheen's legacy on "EWTN News Nightly."

Ahead of his beatification, here's a look back at Fulton Sheen's time in Rome

Here are Sheen's most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a bishop, and attended Vatican II.

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Bishop baptized by Fulton Sheen reflects on his legacy ahead of beatification

In "The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and the Mission of the Catholic Church in the 21st Century," Bishop John O. Barres reflected on Sheen's life and teachings.

Pope calls for protection of migrant minors: It is everyone's responsibility

The pope's appeal followed a reflection on how human progress finds full truth and freedom in an encounter with God.

Sri Lanka jails 15 for up to 260 years over Easter Sunday church bombings

The Archdiocese of Colombo welcomed the ruling but said those convicted are only part of the case, as a separate probe into alleged state links continues.