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The peals of a 'Jesuit bell' welcome Pope Francis to Sarajevo
As Pope Francis processed into Mass in Sarajevo’s Kosevo Stadium this morning, a massive bell named for St. Francis Xavier... Read more
'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War
When Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian... Read more
Justice, peace and equality: Sarajevo's hopes for papal visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Sarajevo could be an opportunity to advance peace, equality, and justice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite... Read more
Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians
Persecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to... Read more
Why did most of the journalists at the 'shadow council' fail to report on it?
Since only one quarter of the media representatives present at last week's closed-door meeting of German, French, and Swiss bishops... Read more
Catholics voice hope that Pope Francis will build bridges in Bosnia
Pope Francis will find a country still suffering from ethnic and religious suspicion when he visits Bosnia and Herzegovina this... Read more
'We wanted to involve our listeners in an experience of prayer'
The Benedictine Monks of Norcia spend their lives in prayer and labor – “ora et labora” – chanting the psalms... Read more
How a baker in Northern Ireland is standing up for faith in the workplace
After a legal ruling deemed a bakery in Northern Ireland to have discriminated against a gay customer, the bakery’s owners... Read more
A supernatural sign? Rare solar halo appears at Romero beatification
As the relics of Blessed Oscar Romero were brought out for veneration during his beatification Mass in San Salvador, the... Read more
After mounting criticism, Scotland's assisted suicide bill defeated in Parliament
The controversial Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill was defeated on Wednesday by the Scottish Parliament 82-36 in a free vote in... Read more
As conflict rages on, Ukrainian troops make a pilgrimage for peace
Members of the Ukrainian army recently traveled to Lourdes, France for an international military pilgrimage aimed at promoting peace –... Read more
Not a burden, but a grace: The indissolubility of marriage
The sacrament of marriage, characterized as it is by indissolubility, is good news for the people of today, according to... Read more
'Little' friars credit vocation boom to Pope's name
Gathered in Rome for their general chapter meeting, members of the Order of Friars Minor – better known as Franciscans... Read more
As synod council meets, 'shadow council' pushes acceptance of gay unions
While the Synod of Bishops' ordinary council gathered to discuss the upcoming Synod on the Family this week, a private... Read more
A 'reality check' for Ireland's Church – gay marriage vote both challenge and invitation
The Christian message can't be shaken by a national vote, but Ireland’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage is forcing Catholic... Read more
Why no one wants to talk about China's female suicide problem
Zhang Xihuan doesn't know what was going through her mind when she swallowed a mouthful of the pesticide stored behind... Read more
A drastic threat looms for an already ravaged Nepal – the rain season
With 3-4 months of heavy rain at their doorstep, Nepal citizens who have been without shelter for nearly a month... Read more
Pope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorje
Pope Francis’ one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of... Read more
Vote to legalize gay marriage poses uncertain future for Ireland
As Ireland goes to the polls to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage, one Church official warns that the... Read more
Paris' stunning Sainte-Chapelle gets a makeover – with lasers
Known for its ornate rose window and towering stained glass glory, the thirteenth century Sainte-Chapelle in Paris has finally been... Read more
