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Fr. Mike Schmitz: Don't turn friendships into projects
Authentic Christian friendship requires intentionality and a willingness to be vulnerable, Fr. Mike Schmitz told attendees at a Catholic leadership... Read more
Rely on God the Father's love, Sister of Life advises youth leaders
The love of God the Father is an inexhaustible source of fulfillment for the human heart, Sr. Bethany Madonna of... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships
In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the... Read more
Participating in the March for Life? There’s an indulgence for that.
Catholics participating in the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19 will be able to receive a... Read more
National Migration Week spotlights journey of immigrants
The 2018 National Migration Week observed by the U.S. bishops’ conference will focus on the theme, “Many Journeys, One Family,”... Read more
Forgetting our baptism is to forget our identity, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke of the importance of remembering the day of our baptism, which he said is more... Read more
Pope baptizes 34 babies, says faith can't grow without love at home
Keeping with papal tradition, Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord by celebrating Mass in the... Read more
How can young adults change the world? Share the Gospel, FOCUS founder says
If young adults proclaim the Gospel with clarity and conviction, they can produce spiritual fruits that can reach billions of... Read more
Priest's hospital room mix-up allows dying woman to receive sacraments
Shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Fr. Gregorio Hidalgo went to a hospital to give Communion to a patient.... Read more
Pope: Like the Magi, we must leave our comfort zone to find Jesus
Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Epiphany Saturday by encouraging faithful to imitate the actions of the Magi, who... Read more
How Catholic Charities is helping the homeless during the 'bomb cyclone'
Record-breaking cold temperatures and snowfall in the eastern United States this week have delayed flights, cancelled school, and closed workplaces. Read more
Appeals court strikes down Baltimore law targeting pregnancy centers
An appellate court struck down a Baltimore city ordinance Friday, ruling that the city's pro-life pregnancy centers would not be... Read more
Bishops' letter on sexual identity prompts LGBT counter-lobbying
Several Catholic bishops’ call for clarity and compassion on sexual identity issues such as transgenderism drew the ire of a... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to sick children
In yet another “Mercy Friday” outing, Pope Francis this afternoon traveled to the outskirts of Rome to visit sick children... Read more
Pope's latest prayer video highlights religious persecution in Asia
Pope Francis has kicked off the new year by shedding light on the plight of persecuted religious minorities in Asia,... Read more
Parents must be involved in child's education, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said education is a family matter, and rather than contradicting one another, parents and teachers must... Read more
Commentary: A Catholic moment in US politics?
It’s been a little over a year since the 2016 election that polarized the nation and left deep political divides... Read more
More than 2,500 young missionaries prepare for Pope Francis in Chile
Less than two weeks before Pope Francis will arrive for a pastoral visit to Chile, more than 2,500 college students... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal calls for transparent elections to resolve crisis
In his New Year’s message, the Archbishop of Caracas encouraged transparent elections the results of which the citizenry could trust,... Read more
Assisted suicide opponent remembered for his strength, determination
The funeral for J.J. Hanson, an outspoken assisted suicide opponent, was celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua parish in... Read more
