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Transfixed by the face of Jesus: Pilgrims at the Shroud of Turin
At this year's exposition of the Shroud of Turin, pilgrims reflected on looking upon what some believe to be Christ's... Read more
Thousands gather in Rome to support the family, oppose gender theory
A pro-family demonstration drew hundreds of thousands of participants to Rome on Saturday, where the rally gathered those opposed to... Read more
What Pope Francis owes the Salesians
Pope Francis is a Jesuit, but he has Salesian roots. Read more
Pope Francis reconnects with relatives in Turin
During his trip to Turin this week, Pope Francis visited his relatives and his ancestors' parish, his father, an Italian... Read more
A wish granted – Pope meets with young prisoners in Turin
For Fr. Domenico Ricca, chaplain of the Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison in Turin, this weekend’s visit from Pope Francis was... Read more
Pope Francis asks forgiveness of Christian group over historical persecution
Pope Francis met on Monday with members of the Waldensian movement, an ecclesial community which suffered persecution from Catholic authorities... Read more
A Vatican two-wheeler: Teen mechanics restore motorbike for Pope Francis
A group of teenagers at a Salesian-run professional school in Italy have restored a motorbike as a gift for the... Read more
Clearing up the confusion: New film sheds light on beauty, truth of marriage
Ahead of the highly anticipated Synod on the Family in October, many dioceses and Catholic media producers are finding new... Read more
Pope in Turin: Allow God to make us new
Pope Francis has challenged Christians to seek safety in God’s transformative power, and not in the world. Read more
Pope Francis asks workers: give immigrants compassion, not blame
Pope Francis has encouraged workers not to blame their economic troubles on migrants, who are themselves often victims of injustice... Read more
Shroud of Turin reminds us of all human suffering, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis prayed before the Shroud of Turin on Sunday and reflected on the role the reputed burial cloth of... Read more
Summorum Pontificum Conference celebrates Benedict XVI's liturgical legacy
The fourth annual Summorum Pontificum Conference was held last Saturday in Rome to promote the understanding and use of the... Read more
A warning for Europe: court ruling undermines right to life guarantees for comatose
The European Court of Human Rights’ recent decision to allow the removal of a comatose French man’s intravenous feeding tube... Read more
Polish, Eastern Catholic bishops stand firm on pastoral care for families
During recent meetings which were held separately, both the Polish bishops and the Eastern Catholic bishops from Europe have discussed... Read more
3D technology takes pilgrims 'back in time' to Medieval Church
For fans of Church history and architecture, 3D imaging may be the second-best thing to time travel, allowing them to... Read more
Bishop Heiner Koch, a German delegate to Family Synod, appointed Berlin archbishop
The Vatican confirmed on Monday, June 8 that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Heiner Koch of Dresden-Meissen as Archbishop of... Read more
Archbishop: Ukrainian conflict is Europe's biggest crisis since WWII
The head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church said the country is facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” with global consequences that cannot... Read more
Bosnia can be a sign of unity in a world torn by conflict, Pope says
Pope Francis met with leaders of the prominent religions represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina during his day-trip its capital, telling... Read more
Pope Francis: A consecrated person who doesn't forgive isn't needed
Moved by the testimony of two priests and a religious sister who endured atrocities during the Bosnian War, Pope Francis... Read more
Former POWs in Bosnia and Herzegovina encourage healing wounds, banishing hatred
A Croat, a Bosniak and a Serb who each survived detention camps during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war said they feel... Read more
