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Is Islam a religion of war or peace? Both – and Muslims must decide, priest says
Following last week's online release of an audio message from the caliph of the Islamic State, one expert says the... Read more
Is economic growth the enemy of saving the environment? These Catholics say no
In an international forum on economic growth and environmental sustainability, Catholic leaders and experts in the field argued that rather... Read more
A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes
After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more
Want more religious vocations? Improve your family life, nun says
As the Church brings the needs of the family to the forefront with the upcoming Synod this fall, one Dominican... Read more
At Lourdes shrine, 'wounded warriors' can pray for peace and healing
Military service members’ annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Lourdes can be a time of healing and peace, especially... Read more
They lived Christianity: Italy's saints of social action
Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turin is an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding group of saints whose lives embodied... Read more
Mindful of God's mercy, pastor accepts new role as Bishop of Nottingham
On the news of his being appointed the Bishop of Nottingham by Pope Francis, Monsignor Patrick McKinney said that in... Read more
Cyprus archbishop, Caritas presidential prospect: caring for creation means putting people first
Maronite Archbishop Joseph Soueif of Cyprus, one of two candidates to be the next president of Caritas International, has said... Read more
For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must
Among all the difficult situations in the world, the Middle East situation – including the plight of the region’s Christians... Read more
German bishops change labor laws to allow divorced and remarried, gay civil unions
Last week, the German bishops’ conference announced it is changing its labor laws such that contracting a civil marriage after... Read more
March for Life in Rome draws 40,000 participants
One of tens of thousands of people to take to the streets of Rome for this year's March for Life,... Read more
From Europe’s Christians, a call for a vision of freedom with and for others
True freedom rejects mere consumption and satisfaction and embraces a duty to rescue the migrant, to save women from violence,... Read more
Rome prepares for Holy Year of Mercy – with ice cream
Pilgrims and tourists strolling down the streets of Rome in the coming months may come across an unexpected treat –... Read more
Ahead of Ireland's marriage referendum, Dublin archbishop looks to Pope Francis
Both Pope Francis’ clear affirmation of marriage as a union of a man and a woman and his efforts to... Read more
Pope Francis blesses image of children killed in Maryland fire
After reading a letter while visiting Rome’s North American Seminary detailing the death of two young girls in a house... Read more
California's soon-to-be saint hailed as a man ahead of his time
Experts in California history, archeology and the life of Bl. Junipero Serra have praised him as a passionate missionary with... Read more
Funeral for Germanwings crash victims held in Barcelona
Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica hosted a funeral for the 150 passengers of the Germanwings flight that crashed into the... Read more
A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Junipero Serra – a 'founding father' of the US
Pope Francis marked a “day of reflection” for the soon-to-be canonized Junípero Serra by celebrating Mass at the Pontifical North... Read more
'I find God in suffering': The gripping life and death of Kayla Mueller
Kayla Mueller, the young human rights activist who was killed earlier this year while being held hostage by ISIS, was... Read more
