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Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more
Pope Francis: the poor are our 'passport to paradise'
On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because... Read more
Humble disciple, tireless servant: Solanus Casey beatified in Detroit
Detroit’s beloved Father Solanus Casey has been beatified, with Pope Francis calling him “a humble and faithful disciple of Christ,... Read more
Friendship and from-scratch food served up at Fr. Solanus’ soup kitchen
It’s a Franciscan custom to give food - even if that’s just a simple sandwich - to anyone who comes... Read more
Legion of Christ responds to 'Paradise Papers' claims of offshore accounts
Reports about the Legion of Christ’s offshore accounts date to the time of its disgraced founder and do not apply... Read more
Compassion is the heart of healthcare, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to health workers and organizations, saying compassion is the heart of what they... Read more
Pope: not everything technically possible is morally acceptable
On Saturday Pope Francis praised the achievements of scientific and technological advancements, but cautioned that developments in the field have... Read more
What does the Church really teach about nuclear war?
A Vatican conference discussing “A World Free From Nuclear Weapons,” held Nov. 10-11, is the latest step in a long-term... Read more
Those close to the cause of Fr. Solanus Casey recall a humble, holy friar
Before a potential saint is beatified, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Read more
Commentary: Don’t buy fake agendas; defend the pope!
For years now, I have been bemoaning the growing number of so-called progressive Catholic figures, in academia, the media and... Read more
How US Catholics will mark the World Day of the Poor
As the first World Day of the Poor approaches on Nov. 19, Catholics in the U.S. aim to amplify their... Read more
For Cardinal Parolin, Vatican II still benefits the Church
The Second Vatican Council, rightly understood, continues to be a force for evangelization and renewal in the Church, according to... Read more
In Syria there are more deaths from lack of healthcare than from bombs
Though the Syrian civil war has de-escalated in recent months, the Holy See's nuncio to the country says its problems... Read more
Venerable Solanus Casey: the priest who answered the doorbell.
Venerable Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest from Wisconsin, was humble before all else, said the postulator of his cause for... Read more
Ahead of Burma visit, Pope says he's coming to promote peace
On Friday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Burma – also known as Myanmar – ahead... Read more
Who was Albino Luciani, the ‘smiling pope’?
Last week Albino Luciani, better known by his papal name, John Paul I, took the next step on the path... Read more
The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Europe must be built on responsible freedom, EU religious freedom envoy says
The European Union’s special envoy for religious freedom has called for “responsible freedom,” in the wake of the Vatican-based (Re)Thinking... Read more
House passes contentious tax plan despite bishops' warnings
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a major tax reform bill, which had drawn caution from the U.S. bishops,... Read more
End of life care must acknowledge our mortality, Francis reminds physicians
In a message to medical professionals Thursday, Pope Francis said that when it comes to end-of-life care, treatments should always... Read more
