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Yesterday's martyrs, today's priests: The legacy of the Venerable English College
While the days are long past that to be a Catholic priest in England is a capital crime, the legacy... Read more
Put ethics at heart of climate talks, Vatican says at Paris summit
In his speech at the COP-21 climate summit in Paris, the Vatican’s Secretary of State urged global leaders to orient... Read more
Don’t let youth fall prey to Islamic extremism, French Muslim leaders say
France’s leading Muslim organization has called on Muslims to counter radical forms of Islam, especially in the wake of the... Read more
Over 200 consecrated hosts stolen, desecrated in Spain art exhibit
Critics of Pamplona’s city council say it deliberately attacked Catholics and broke Spanish law by using city property to display... Read more
US embassy: Saint Peter's Basilica a potential terrorist target
St. Peter’s Basilica tops the list of potential targets for terrorist attacks in Rome and Milan, the U.S. Embassy in... Read more
Paris archbishop: When the pain is too great, we cling to God
In a Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, the archbishop of Paris said that despite the uncertainty and grief surrounding the... Read more
'Impatience for unity' – a look at the Pope's recent chat with Lutherans
Pope Francis' encounter with a Lutheran community in Rome this weekend was his chance to advocate for greater unity among... Read more
Pope Francis: What will Jesus ask you on judgement day?
On Sunday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s Lutheran community, where he took questions and told attendees that what... Read more
Catholics unite in prayer as Paris terror siege continues
Amid devastating attacks at locations throughout Paris, Church leaders are calling for prayer. Read more
Report of religious group 'sex slave' rattles Church in Spain
A man who identified himself as a former missionary with the pseudonym of “Paulino” recently made accusations to the Spanish... Read more
Is this Rome event trying to revive a liberation theologian?
Spanish liberation theologian Fr. Jon Sobrino, whose works were censured by the Vatican nearly a decade ago, is slated to... Read more
As Pope's visit nears, Ugandans fight external push for contraception
One topic Ugandans expect Pope Francis to address in his upcoming visit to the country is the push by certain... Read more
Francis' message to the Italian Church: imitate Jesus in humility, service
In a lengthy speech to the Italian Church at large, Pope Francis said that true human and ecclesial advancement can... Read more
Pope Francis ordains new bishop at major Roman cathedral
At Saint John Lateran cathedral in Rome, Pope Francis ordained Monsignor Angelo De Donatis as an auxiliary bishop, encouraging the... Read more
Those who've stayed – what now for Christians in Syria and Iraq?
War in Iraq and Syria have taken a heavy toll on the Chaldean Christians of the Middle East. Now Chaldean... Read more
Dialogue with the Islamic State? Not likely, says Cardinal Parolin
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, said that while interreligious dialogue is important, it’s not likely possible with... Read more
Rabbi: From John XXIII to Francis, Catholic relations with Judaism have improved
Fifty years ago the way the Catholic Church related with other religions changed forever when the Second Vatican Council declaration... Read more
With a child's touch, sculpture seeks to comfort those who mourn abortion
Five years ago a young Slovakian artist set out to create a statue that would offer hope and healing to... Read more
For Thai Cardinal, the art of living includes witness to the Gospel
Every Christian has a role to play in evangelization, and the first step is to take the Word of God... Read more
Spain's socialist party would ban religion classes – even in private schools
As Spain prepares for its general election in December, Pedro Sánchez, the leader of the nation's socialist party, has said... Read more
