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Atlanta's new auxiliary used to be an Air Force captain
On Monday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named parish priest Fr. Bernard (Ned) Shlesinger of Raleigh, who was... Read more
Bishop poses ten questions for Catholic Brits ahead of general election
An English bishop has asked the people of his diocese to remember the sanctity of human life at all stages... Read more
North Korean defector: Despite horrific persecution, Christianity is growing
Although the North Korean government is doing everything it can to suppress Christianity, the faith continues to spread, said a... Read more
Pope Francis: Fatima reminds us to care for the faith of children
On Sunday Pope Francis reflected on the May 13 canonization of the child visionaries St. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, saying... Read more
New pledge aims to amplify Catholic opposition to death penalty
A Catholic pledge against the death penalty cites Pope Francis’ stand as a motive to increase Catholic action against capital... Read more
Sydney archbishop applauds rejection of abortion bill
Catholics in the Australian state of New South Wales applauded the rejection of bills in the upper house of the... Read more
Full text of May 13 in-flight interview with Pope Francis
The following is an unofficial transcript of the in-flight press conference on the papal plane returning from Fatima to Rome... Read more
Pope says he hopes to find common ground with Trump
In a press conference on Saturday, Pope Francis voiced hope that he will find “open doors” in his meeting with... Read more
Pope Francis: I am suspicious of ongoing Medjugorje apparitions
Asked by journalists about the alleged appearance of the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis said the original apparitions more... Read more
Like the Fatima children, offer your lives to God, Pope urges
On Saturday, Pope Francis told those gathered at Fatima, in particular the sick and suffering, to follow the example of... Read more
Francisco and Jacinta have officially been declared saints!
Pope Francis on Saturday officially declared Francisco and Jacinta Marto saints of the Catholic Church in front of hundreds of... Read more
Want to join Mary in battle? Pray the rosary, cardinal says at Fatima
At a vigil Mass with tens of thousands gathered in the Portugal town of Fatima, Cardinal Pietro Parolin delivered a... Read more
Mary points to Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells Fatima pilgrims
Pope Francis asked pilgrims in Fatima on Friday evening to think about the qualities the Virgin Mary possesses, being careful... Read more
Let's be guided by Mary's Immaculate Heart, Pope says in Fatima
During his first day in Fatima, Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayer, asking that the Immaculate Heart of Mary would... Read more
This is the miracle that led to the Fatima children's canonization
Tomorrow, on the 100th anniversary of Mary’s first appearance at Fatima, Pope Francis will canonize Jacinta and Francisco Marto, two... Read more
We still need to heed Our Lady of Fatima's advice, priest says
While a lot has changed since Mary’s appearances at Fatima 100 years ago, we can’t stop heeding Our Lady’s request... Read more
Latest migrant tragedy prompts call to address root problem
After hundreds more migrants perished last weekend in the deadly Mediterranean passage to Europe, one Catholic expert insisted that the... Read more
The 'silence' of Fatima offers important message for world today
While Fatima is famous for the mystifying candlelight procession and vigil that take place annually the night between May 12... Read more
Vice President Pence to persecuted Christians: 'We stand with you'
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday pledged his prayers and support for persecuted Christians around the globe, as well as... Read more
Texas House passes conscience protections for foster care system
Catholic groups have welcomed the Texas House of Representatives’ passage Wednesday of a bill that would provide conscience protections for... Read more
