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Pope Francis: Be courageous in prayer – God will answer
On Thursday Pope Francis told members of the Pontifical Oriental Institute and various Eastern Churches that they have a mission... Read more
A Boston mall chapel will house the relics of three saints
Relics of St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II will be coming to a Boston mall’s... Read more
New Miami auxiliary is first Peruvian-born US bishop
On Thursday, Pope Francis named Fr. Enrique Delgado, who has a background in economics, as an auxiliary bishop for the... Read more
Bishop Vasa on California fires: 'Our diocese has been hit hard'
While firefighters in northern California are currently battling 17 wildfires in five counties, Bishop Robert Vasa of the Diocese of... Read more
Don't ignore children suffering war and separation, Holy See tells UN
Armed conflicts brings out “the most vicious forms of violence against children” and the world must act to aid the... Read more
Six years ago, this Catholic college was the first to sue over the HHS mandate
It has been six years since Belmont Abbey College, a Catholic liberal arts school near Charlotte, North Carolina, filed the... Read more
Indonesian bishop resigns amid embezzlement, affair accusations
An Indonesian prelate resigned Wednesday as Bishop of Ruteng amid mounting concerns surrounding an alleged mistress and reportedly stolen funds. Read more
Repeal of Clean Power Plan will hurt poor communities, Catholic leaders insist
After the Trump administration announced a repeal of emissions standards, Catholic leaders warned it could hurt poor communities and thwart... Read more
Pope Francis: Death penalty is contrary to the Gospel
In an Oct. 11 speech to members of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope: Christians are never bored – they persevere with love
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christians are never bored or hopeless, but know how to wait patiently – even when... Read more
Pope John XXIII a testimony to 'the strength of goodness'
The life of Pope John XXIII shows the saint's deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others,... Read more
Cardinal Bertone talks about the third secret of Fatima
The third secret of Fatima deals with past events, but at the same time its call to conversion is always... Read more
Bishop: Trump's immigration principles will harm the vulnerable
After US President Donald Trump asked Congress to pass stricter immigration laws if they plan to grant legal status to... Read more
Priest who secretly ministered under Soviet rule moves closer to sainthood
On Monday Pope Francis advanced eight causes for sainthood, including a Capuchin priest who ministered underground across the Soviet Union... Read more
Holiness: The fullness of the Christian life
Fifty-five years ago, on October 11, 1962, Pope St. John XXIII began the Second Vatican Council at St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
Why did Twitter reject this pro-life ad?
A political advertisement for pro-life Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has been blocked by Twitter for statements about Planned Parenthood selling... Read more
The dangers of spiritualizing your psychological problems
Maria had been struggling with some depressive and anxious thoughts for a while, although at the time, she didn’t recognize... Read more
Pope praises 'beautiful, complex' diversity of Catholic Churches in India
Pope Francis on Tuesday said the variety of Catholic Churches and rites in India is a richness for the country... Read more
Pope Francis to call astronauts aboard the Space Station
From the start of his pontificate, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for his phone calls to people around the... Read more
Moved by priest's martyrdom, French businessman returns to the faith
Patrick Canac was baptized, but like so many others, drifted away from the Church over time. Read more
