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Russian expansion endangers Catholics in Ukraine, nuncio warns
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has urged efforts to support Catholics in the nation, warning that Russia’s expansion into the... Read more
Blessed Opus Dei bishop 'knew how to serve'
Ahead of the Sept. 27 beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the current head of Opus Dei recalled his predecessor... Read more
Beatification of Opus Dei head sparks call for global generosity
To mark the impending beatification of Alvaro del Portillo, who led Opus Dei from 1975 to 1994, those attending the... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Military chaplains: God in the trenches of Ukraine
Since April, Ukraine’s eastern provinces have experienced continual military confrontation between its government, and pro-Russian separatists and Russian forces, and... Read more
Spanish bishop: Pope says he will not change Communion rule
Amid widespread reports that Pope Francis might open the door to Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried, a Spanish... Read more
Nun who won Italy's 'The Voice' records first album
Universal has released a promotional video for the first album by Sister Cristina Scuccia, the Ursuline nun who won first... Read more
Vatican, SSPX officials resume meetings on doctrinal issues
Officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith met with representatives of the Society of St. Pius X... Read more
'You are not alone': Social media campaign supports persecuted Christians
Thousands of believers have come together to offer support for persecuted Christians in the Middle East, inspired by the words... Read more
'Pope's mailmen' deliver dreams of 70,000 students to the Vatican
Nicknamed “the Pope’s mailmen,” a group of five Argentinean fathers traveled on bicycle from Buenos Aires to the Vatican to... Read more
Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions
Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is... Read more
A delayed desire: Albanian priest waited decades for ordination
An Albanian Catholic priest shared his story of encountering persecution for his faith by the country's repressive state atheism, noting... Read more
Catholic-Muslim spouses say Pope Francis is for everybody
A Catholic-Muslim married couple who traveled three hours from Kosovo to take part in Pope Francis’ Albanian visit say that... Read more
Papal visit fosters Albanians' hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to Albania is a “gigantic event” for the religiously diverse country as it seeks a greater role... Read more
Albanian martyrs knew God's consolation, Pope says off-the-cuff
God’s consolation for Albania’s martyrs and other persecuted Christians is a reminder for us all of the intimate consolation that... Read more
Faith brings light to hardship, Pope Francis says at children's center
Pope Francis visited an Albanian center for abandoned children on Sunday, emphasizing in his remarks that Christian charity can help... Read more
Truth has 'power of attraction,' Pope says to religious leaders
The “conviction that truth has its own power of attraction,” said Pope Francis, negates the need for those secure in... Read more
Update in Albania – Muslims pray for Pope, security a non-issue
In a press briefing Sunday the Vatican's spokesman downplayed worries over Pope Francis' safety in Albania, also noting that Muslims... Read more
Pope Francis to Albanian youth: Where you exist, there is hope
After celebrating Mass at Mother Teresa square during his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis led the crowds in the... Read more
