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Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization
As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more
Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis
In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more
Four reasons why this consistory was an unusual one
A consistory is a gathering of cardinals, which the Pope can convoke to give solemnity to a particular decision, or... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Luis Ladaria as Müller's successor to head CDF
The Vatican announced Saturday that as Cardinal Gerhard Müller’s term as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more
Man plows over 10 Commandments monument in Arkansas
When Moses smashed the stone tablets in Exodus 32, out of rage for the sins of his people, he used... Read more
Despite rumors, soccer superstar Lionel Messi not denied Catholic wedding
An Argentine diocesan official has clarified that the local archbishop did not deny a sacramental Catholic wedding to Argentinian soccer... Read more
Is Virginia about to execute a man with a serious mental illness?
William Morva is scheduled to be executed in Virginia on July 6. Read more
German bishops criticize parliament's approval of gay marriage
Archbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin expressed his regret Friday at the German parliament’s vote in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage,... Read more
Even in Barcelona one can see the peripheries, Cardinal Omella says
“Enough with the jokes,” then-Archbishop Juan José Omella Omella of Barcelona said when he got the call. Read more
'Extreme' abortion push in UK prompts outcry from doctors
In response to an ongoing effort in the U.K. to allow abortions to take place up to birth, a massive... Read more
Why this priest isn't afraid of Christianity's waning influence
With Catholic proposals to literally head for the hills in response to Christianity's ever-lessening influence in secular culture, the leader... Read more
Laos' first cardinal focused on evangelization, dialogue
When selecting new cardinals, Pope Francis has often sought to go to the “peripheries” of the Church, which is particularly... Read more
New Mexico bishop takes charge in fighting sex abuse, healing wounds
The Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico added three names earlier this year to its list of workers against whom there... Read more
Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short
There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more
Peter and Paul are the columns on whom the Church rests, Pope recalls
Saints Peter and Paul are pillars of the Church and a reminder that God is with us always, Pope Francis... Read more
New US archbishops look forward to serving God in their local Churches
Newly-appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world received the traditional woolen vestment called a pallium during a special Mass with... Read more
Anglicans, Methodists in UK consider sharing ministers
The Methodist Church in Britain and the Church of England announced Sunday that each ecclesial community is considering a proposal... Read more
Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life
On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith,... Read more
Why choose celibacy? A gay Catholic speaks out
More than 10 years ago, Steve Gershom found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
