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Father Cantalamessa preaching to US bishops on retreat this week
The bishops of the US are gathered near Chicago for a week-long retreat directed by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.,... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is about God's love, not wordiness
When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as... Read more
Ouellet letter: US bishops’ vote on abuse reform measures was blocked to allow more discussion
A letter from Cardinal Marc Ouellet indicates that the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops had blocked the U.S. bishops from voting... Read more
In the New Year, receive Mary's love and help, Francis says
When challenged, it is right to turn to Mary, Our Mother, for help, Pope Francis said on New Year’s Day,... Read more
Spiritual direction: What is it, who needs it, and why?
Chatting with Lee McDowell is a peaceful experience. Read more
How a priest and teams of homeless people are transforming Detroit
Many homeless people of Detroit already recognize Father Marko Djonovic’s white Ford Excursion. Read more
State legislators working for a pro-life New Year
Pro-life legislators in several states have pre-filed bills for consideration during the next year’s legislative session, including bills in three... Read more
Money, power and Humanae Vitae: the forgotten story
The controversy over Humanae Vitae, the papal encyclical that reaffirmed Catholic teaching on contraception 50 years ago, cannot be understood... Read more
Memento mori - Why this religious sister wants you to think about your death
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, has had an interesting Twitter project for the last year and a half: she has... Read more
Pope: Remember the poor and homeless this New Year's
As the year ends, remember the many men and women who are living in inhumane conditions or who are suffering... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Vatican press office directors
Pope Francis Monday accepted the resignations of Press Office Director Greg Burke and Vice Director Paloma Garcia Ovejero, who have... Read more
Why robot brothels are not the solution to America's STD crisis
With several sexually transmitted diseases reaching an all-time high in the U.S., could sex robots be the answer? Catholics leaders... Read more
On Holy Family feast, Pope Francis offers advice for healing family wounds
Pope Francis prayerfully entrusted troubled families to the protection of the Holy Family of Nazareth Sunday and offered his advice... Read more
O’Malley sent concerns about NY priest to apostolic nuncio after NY Times report
The Archbishop of Boston this month forwarded to the pope’s U.S. representative concerns sent to him about a New York... Read more
This 'pilgrim grandmother' walked 570 miles to pray for families
Emma Morosini has been called the “pilgrim grandmother.” Earlier this month, at the age of 94, she earned that nickname... Read more
How CRS is changing life for disabled children in Vietnam
Life used to be very isolated for Ho Ngoc Linh, an 11-year-old girl living in central Vietnam. Read more
‘Holy Foods Market’ brings customer service to local pantry
Northeast Washington, D.C., has seen rapid gentrification over the past decade. What was once a very poor neighborhood is now... Read more
NY archdiocese issued suitability letter for priest under abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of New York told a California college this month that a local priest had never been accused of... Read more
Iraqi Christians have important mission of ‘forgiveness and reconciliation’
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged the Catholic population of northern Iraq to remain steadfast in their faith... Read more
McCarrick abused youth during confession, lawyer charges
A man who says he was serially sexually abused by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick testified Thursday as part of a Vatican... Read more
