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Archbishop moves seminarians from 'gay culture' at St. Patrick's College
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has transferred his seminarians away from Ireland's main seminary, St. Patrick's College, after anonymous accusations... Read more
At unplanned meeting, imam thanks Francis for his comments on Islam
During his visit to Assisi Thursday, Pope Francis had a brief, unscheduled meeting with the imam of Perugia, Abdel Qader... Read more
Practicing forgiveness is our 'direct route' to heaven, Pope says
The path to heaven is through forgiveness and pardon of those who have offended us, just as we have received... Read more
Archbishop Lebrun: Father Hamel's death calls us to say 'yes' to God
During Tuesday's funeral Mass for Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed last week by Islamic State terrorists, the Archbishop of... Read more
Meningitis death of World Youth Day pilgrim prompts health alert
The Italian bishops' conference has issued an advisory to pilgrims, after a young Italian girl died of meningitis while she... Read more
WYD Panama will 'revitalize' Church in Central America
After Pope Francis announced Panama as the host of the next World Youth Day, the country’s bishops said the decision... Read more
Muslims in France, Italy attend Mass in solidarity with Fr Hamel
Following the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel by terrorists who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, Muslims across France and... Read more
How Pope Francis thinks you should prep for WYD in Panama
How can young people prepare for the next World Youth Day, Pope Francis asks? Remember the past, be courageous in... Read more
Pope to young people: Not one of you is insignificant
Our true identity cannot be lived out in glum negativity, but only in the knowledge that, in God's eyes, our... Read more
This young postulant says 'don't be afraid' of God's calling
Many things happen during World Youth Day. Young people from all over the world travel to meet the Pope, they... Read more
Pope Francis tells 1.6 million young people to avoid 'sofa happiness'
Pope Francis challenged massive crowds of young people at World Youth Day's final vigil to step away from the “sofa”... Read more
Pope makes unexpected stop at Franciscan monastery
Before heading to an evening prayer vigil with youth, Pope Francis made an unannounced stop at a Franciscan monastery housing... Read more
God prefers us weak, Pope Francis says off-the-cuff to youth
The weaker we are, the more God's mercy can transform our lives. Pope Francis made these impromptu remarks on Saturday... Read more
Pope to priests and religious: Don't be content with mediocrity
During Mass celebrated at the shrine of St. John Paul II in Krakow, Pope Francis challenged the priests, religious, and... Read more
Are young Catholics cynical about politics? Nope, Cardinal Dolan says
With political discourse taking a turn for the nasty(er) as the U.S. presidential elections draw near, are youth disillusioned by... Read more
The story of a Holocaust survivor who encountered Pope Francis
A survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp welcomed Pope Francis’ Friday visit and asked the world to remember the suffering... Read more
The cruelty of Auschwitz still continues, Pope tells youth
Speaking from the balcony of the bishop's palace in Krakow, Pope Francis told youth gathered below that the horror lived... Read more
A 'cry of hope' after the death of Father Hamel
At a Mass said for the victims of Tuesday's church attack in France, the Archbishop of Paris appealed for hope... Read more
Heroism and sacrifice: The Catholic history of Auschwitz
Pope Francis sat quietly in one of Auschwitz's most ominous prison cells, praying in what had been the inhumane living... Read more
Are you suffering? Jesus is with you, Pope Francis says
The Way of the Cross shows Christ's embrace of everyone who hungers, suffers, and dies – and the imperative for... Read more
