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At UN panel, Holy See urges civil prosecution for torture
All individuals who commit torture and abuse must face prosecution from legitimate government authorities, a Holy See delegation has told... Read more
Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'
The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more
UK rules exclude pro-life medical professionals from diploma
U.K. requirements that medical professionals seeking a specialist diploma must be willing to prescribe contraception and abortion-causing drugs have sparked... Read more
Italy’s March for Life draws global participation
The fourth annual March for Life held in Rome May 4 drew attendees from across Italy, Europe and the United... Read more
Pro-life leaders hold international conference in Rome
Leaders in the movement to protect human life from conception to natural death held a conference in Rome on Saturday... Read more
Tens of thousands expected for Italy's March for Life
The Italian March for Life expects tens of thousands of attendees at its fourth march to support what organizer Virginia... Read more
Be bold in proclaiming truth, Cardinal Dolan tells media
At a communications conference in Rome this week, Cardinal Timothy Dolan offered his own observations on how to communicate effectively,... Read more
Relaunch of English martyrs film brings stories to US audience
“Faith of Our Fathers,” a powerful 2013 film telling stories of the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, has been... Read more
Baby's kick dissuades pregnant model from abortion
A 19-week pregnant model who had said she would have an abortion to further her career in U.K. reality television... Read more
Young artist's captivating work shows 'human face' of saints
Polish artist Anna Gulak has mesmerized pilgrims in Rome with a series of drawings on the recently-canonized John Paul II... Read more
Academic institute carries forward JPII's vision of marriage, family
Pope John Paul II's enthusiasm for the vocation of marriage and family life is being carried forward today through an... Read more
Masses of Thanksgiving offered in Rome for new Pope saints
Following the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XIII, Church officials presided over two Masses of Thanksgiving, drawing... Read more
Book details collaboration of Roncalli and his Venetian chancellor
A book published this month in Italian reveals the collaborative relationship between John XXIII, when he was Patriarch of Venice,... Read more
Pilgrims fill Roman churches in vigils before canonizations
Parishes throughout the city of Rome were filled the evening of April 26 with pilgrims spending the night in prayer... Read more
Parish named for John XXIII travels from Wis. for canonization
A pilgrim group from Roncalli Newman Parish in La Crosse, Wisc., has journeyed to Rome for the canonization of Pope... Read more
Polish youth in Rome: John Paul II is 'our pride'
Having traveled 20 hours for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII, Polish youth voiced their excitement... Read more
Woman healed by John Paul II's intercession recounts miracle
Floribeth Mora Diaz, the Costa Rican woman whose healing through the intercession of Bl. John Paul II paved the way... Read more
Spread Christ's joy as did St Jose de Anchieta, Pope urges
During a Thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of St. Jose de Anchieta, Pope Francis spoke Thursday on the theme of... Read more
Ancient Roman church to host English pre-canonization prayer vigil
On April 26, the evening before the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, English speaking pilgrims... Read more
Benedict XVI: I knew during his life that John Paul II was a saint
In a rare interview, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recalled his close friendship with Blessed John Paul II, saying that the... Read more
