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Witnesses better than initiatives in parish-based evangelization, Pope Francis says
Having a lot of parish initiatives is not the best way to reach people on a deeper level, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of... Read more
President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term
The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term... Read more
Alasdair MacIntyre: True friendships are rare, but possible
For Aristotle, the definition of perfect friendship was so narrow that precious few could achieve it. Read more
Pope Francis: The poor, unborn, and elderly are neglected in the frenzy of modern life
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind... Read more
As Pope Francis calls for a 'synodal' Church, some US dioceses are holding synods
As some U.S. dioceses convene local synods to discuss topics ranging from the family to evangelization, bishops are preaching the... Read more
Pope Francis: Women’s voices are needed in Vatican leadership
Pope Francis said Saturday that more women are needed in positions of leadership in the Vatican. Read more
Vatican Museums opens exhibit with newly restored Renaissance Marian paintings
The Vatican Museums opened Thursday an exhibit of recently restored paintings of the Virgin Mary by early Renaissance painter Carlo... Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Gabriele Caccia ambassador to the United Nations
Pope Francis Saturday named Archbishop Gabriele Caccia the next Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in... Read more
US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon
The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more
Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St. Peter’s Square
On a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless... Read more
US House oversight committee hears testimony on abortion regulation
Members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee heard testimony Thursday on abortion from a new mother, as well as... Read more
Court rules Daleiden's undercover videos caused 'substantial harm' to Planned Parenthood
A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for... Read more
Ukrainian auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia retires at 75
The resignation of Bishop John Bura, an auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, was accepted Nov. 15, five... Read more
Rockville Centre diocese challenges Child Victims Act over due process
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed a suit challenging New York's Child Victims Act on Tuesday, claiming it is barred... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prays for victims of California high school shooting
The Archbishop of Los Angeles has encouraged the community to pray for victims of a shooting at a high school... Read more
Ivanka Trump hails 'exciting' progress on paid family leave
Family leave is more than a women’s issue, it is a family issue, Ivanka Trump said Thursday. Read more
Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people
Among Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary... Read more
Vatican delegation in Iran discuss human rights with Muslim leaders
A Vatican delegation traveled to Tehran this week to discuss opportunities for Catholics and Muslims to serve humanity together. Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
