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Pope Francis at cemetery: Christ gives us hope – even in death
While it's sad to think about our own death or that of a loved one, we can never be truly... Read more
In Albania, the Church honors martyrs of the communist era
During 40 years of communist rule in Albania – which in 1967 declared itself the first completely atheist country in... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake
A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia this morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several... Read more
Want to end child soldiers? Stop fighting, South Sudanese archbishop says
Archbishop Paulino Luduku Loro of Jubo, South Sudan has said that when it comes to the dramatic and widespread phenomena... Read more
For Cardinal Kasper, 'Amoris laetitia' allows new pastoral practices
In a recent article for a German journal, Cardinal Walter Kasper – a protagonist for the admission of the divorced-and-remarried... Read more
To stop human trafficking, look at root causes, survivor says
Helping the victims of human trafficking is not enough – we must go to the root to solve the problem,... Read more
For EU's religious freedom envoy, Middle East is key arena
The genocide of Yazidis and Christians in the Middle East and the refugee crisis should be a priority for Europe,... Read more
Don't exploit death of Italian woman to push abortion, ethicist says
The tragic death of a mother in Italy after late-term pregnancy complications and miscarriage is being pinned on the doctor’s... Read more
Syrian refugees arrive to Rome with the hope of a better life
This week 130 Syrian refugees landed in Rome as part of a pilot program aimed at providing safe passage for... Read more
Be 'men for others', not wrapped up in clericalism, Francis tells Jesuits
Bringing all people the lasting joy of the Church should be the focus of their service, Pope Francis told representatives... Read more
When it comes to Venezuela, new Jesuit head 'critical' of Maduro regime
A fellow Jesuit who has known Fr. Arturo Sosa for more than 50 years has said the newly elected head... Read more
Dutch want right-to-die for people who feel 'their life is complete'
The Dutch government is set to legalize euthanasia for people who don’t want to live anymore but are not necessarily... Read more
Pope visits young children from difficult family situations
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Nun who witnessed multiple Eucharistic miracles on path to sainthood
Mother Marie Adele Garnier led no ordinary life. Read more
How Europe's bishops plan to guide the Church through murky waters
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco has been elected the new President of the European Bishops Conference – a move which makes a... Read more
How do we evangelize the Americas?
As society becomes increasingly global, the question of how to spread the Gospel, particularly in the U.S., depends more and... Read more
How should Catholic educators respond to gender ideology?
A rising push for gender ideology will have deep consequences, but Catholics can respond in the right way, an English... Read more
