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Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Kidnapped Indian priest pleads for help in new video

May 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fourteen months after his kidnapping in March 2016, Salesian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil has appeared in another video asking for... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter Square, Feb. 22, 2017.

Don't let Venezuelans fall into despair, Pope tells bishops

May 8, 2017

In response to Venezuela's violent riots, inflated prices, and political mistrust, Pope Francis urged the country's bishops to continue promoting... Read more

Satanic attack on relic of Christ found at Spain monastery

May 8, 2017

Police are investigating a case of vandalism with satanic messages at a Spanish monastery, which took place on a reliquary... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St Peter's square at the Vatican on Feb. 26, 2014?.

Pope to seminarians: Let Mary help you fall in love with Jesus

May 8, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with priests and seminarians from the Portuguese College in Rome, asking them to allow Mary to bring... Read more

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

Worldwide Masses offered on Archbishop Sheen's birthday

May 8, 2017

Today is a good day to join more than 1,000 priests and an even greater number of the faithful in... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Everything you need to know about Fatima (Part 1)

May 8, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It's the most popular and well-known Marian apparition in the recent history of the Church. Read more

The Knock Shrine. Public domain.

Enduring devotion: the Irish immigrant who never forgot Our Lady of Knock

May 7, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

“I remember it as well as I do last night.” Those were the words of an aged Irish immigrant named... Read more

Pope Francis prays the Angelus with pilgrims in St Peter's Square, Feb. 12, 2017.

Pope Francis warns against 'false wisdom' that distracts from God

May 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

Reflecting on the image of the Good Shepherd, Pope Francis said his is the only voice that leads us to... Read more

Pope Francis ordains 10 men to the priesthood May 7, 2017.

Pope urges new priests to serve with joy, never sadness

May 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis ordained 10 men to the priesthood, telling them to imitate Jesus in every aspect of their... Read more

Catholic school room.

Canadian province to fight ruling booting students from Catholic schools

May 7, 2017

The Saskatchewan government has said it will seek a temporary exemption to block a judge’s ruling that could force up... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Prefect of Laity, family and Life, speaks with CNA on May 3, 2017.

Cardinal Farrell: Let's talk about the beauty of the family

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican's point-man on family and life issues says rather than just complaining about problems we see in society, we... Read more

New Swiss Guards are sworn in at the Vatican May 6, 2017.

The Swiss Guard is more than an army – it's a school of faith

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

As 40 new Swiss Guards take an oath to defend and protect Pope Francis, their commander has emphasized that their... Read more

Pope Francis gives the homily at Mass for the Solemnity of All Souls in Rome's Verano cemetery, Nov. 1, 2014.

Pope Francis: 'The world is at war,' but good still remains

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, off-the-cuff Q&A session with students, Pope Francis said a “culture of destruction” has spread throughout the world,... Read more

The Sanctuary of Fatima.

Pilgrimages to Fatima are on the uptick

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

Over the past 10 years the Fatima shrine has seen an uptick in the number of pilgrims who visit from... Read more

Nancy Pelosi.

Nancy Pelosi suggests more Democratic openness to pro-lifers

May 5, 2017

Debate continues over the Democratic Party's acceptance of pro-life members, voters and politicians, as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made... Read more

Human Embryo, File Photo.

'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says

May 5, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more

A Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, Italy, Sept. 18, 2016.

Pope to future Romanian priests: seminary is your 'gym' for ministry

May 5, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday Pope Francis told seminarians studying in Rome to resist complacency and to think of their studies as strength... Read more

The Cuban flag.

What's the state of the Church in Cuba?

May 5, 2017

Following the Cuban bishops' ad limina meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday, one of the nation's bishops commented that the... Read more

Kansas City archdiocese breaks ties with Girl Scouts

May 5, 2017

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced this week a halt to their involvement with Girl Scouts USA, and... Read more