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Protestant seminary to keep positive ties with Church
Fuller Theological Seminary, a leading center for the formation of evangelical Protestant pastors, will continue to promote positive relations with... Read more
Papal agency working to help displaced Syrians
Catholic Near East Welfare Association is working with local Churches in and around Syria to help refugees and those who... Read more
Architect says Churches must be beautiful to reflect faith
Because they help impart the Catholic faith to the world, Church buildings have a responsibility to reflect God's beauty, says... Read more
Protest highlights treatment of Coptic Christians in Libya
Christians gathered in front of the Libyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., on March 14 to peacefully protest the recent detainment... Read more
Catholic youth congress highlights friendship with Christ
Hundreds of high school students attended the 2013 Convivio Youth Congress in Connecticut March 8-10 to talk about the Christian... Read more
Congressional delegates praise Pope's loving example
Members of Congress traveling to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis praised the new Pontiff as a... Read more
Catholic Marriage Prep success bucking national marital trends
With more couples choosing to use contraception and live together before marriage, the Catholic definition of marriage is more at... Read more
Priest defends Pope Francis against 'Dirty War' accusations
In a CNA column, professor and priest Father Matthew Lamb dispels allegations that Pope Francis did not speak out against... Read more
Dominican sisters witness through Bible game show appearance
Three religious sisters are participating in a unique evangelization effort by competing on a Bible trivia game show in hopes... Read more
Consecrated widow St. Lea traditionally celebrated March 22
March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered... Read more
Catholic group marks St. Patrick's love for the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to remember the saint's “tremendous love” for the Irish people, says the head of... Read more
Pope Francis hailed by international leaders
International leaders greeted the election of Pope Francis with joy, noting his commitment to defending Catholic values and caring for... Read more
YouTube video celebrates Pope Francis
A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give... Read more
Pope media frenzy shows Church's relevance, author notes
The unprecedented level of media devoted to the election of Pope Francis is a clear indicator of the importance of... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election
Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church
American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability to unify... Read more
Youthful Denver rally cheers on Pope Francis
After the election of Pope Francis, a crowd of enthusiastic young Catholics gathered in Denver Wednesday afternoon to show their... Read more
Jesuit charism is to serve the Church, priest notes
A Jesuit priest expressed delight at the election of Pope Francis, who is a member of the Society of Jesus,... Read more
Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit
A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more
Knights of Columbus voice gratitude for Pope Francis
Prayers and best wishes are being sent from the Knights of Columbus to Pope Francis upon his election today, March... Read more
