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Pope Francis meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican
While he was in town for a global meeting on the crisis in the Mediterranean region, U.S. Secretary of State... Read more
Nun killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
A nun in the Democratic Republic of Congo was murdered earlier this week by unknown suspects in an apparent robbery,... Read more
Pope dedicates December to praying for end to child soldiers
In his latest prayer video, which highlights his prayer intention for the month of December, Pope Francis focused on putting... Read more
Why famed atheist Stephen Hawking is on a pontifical academy
Stephen Hawking’s visit to the Vatican this week has raised curiosity, with some asking what exactly the famed astrophysicist and... Read more
Virgin of Guadalupe visits women in LA jail
The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe made its way through the narrow halls of the Century Regional Women Detention... Read more
Christmastime in New Orleans: a holiday celebration unlike any other
When most people think of New Orleans, they think of Mardi Gras. The raucous parades, elaborate masks, and colorful beads... Read more
Terrorist threats may suspend Masses in Philippines capital
An uptick in terrorist activity may cause Masses and other liturgical celebrations to be suspended in the capital city of... Read more
This lone Jesus statue survived the Tennessee wildfires
As devastating wildfires continue to burn in East Tennessee, a startling discovery was made. Read more
Pro-life Dems disappointed by Pelosi's re-election as House minority leader
Pro-life leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction as House Democrats re-elected pro-abortion Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as the House Minority Leader. Read more
Three ways to obtain an indulgence for the 100-year Fatima anniversary
For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Pope Francis has decided to grant... Read more
Society needs priests 'enamored' with the Gospel, Pope Francis says
In his message for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis focused on the need to be... Read more
Metal coil birth control gets strictest possible warning
Angela Desa was 28 years-old when she got Essure, a form of permanent birth control made of flexible metal and... Read more
Is Europe doing enough to protect persecuted Christians?
European leaders gathered this week at a conference in Vienna to discuss Christian persecution and its resounding effect on Europe,... Read more
Francis appeals to the martyrs in ecumenical message to Patriarch
The Bishop of Rome sent a message to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Wednesday, continuing a recent tradition of... Read more
In Pakistan, 13 sentenced over lynching of Christian couple
Five men in Pakistan's Punjab province were sentenced to death last week for their leading role in the November 2014... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
Humanitarian needs going unmet in Iraq, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Given new and expanded humanitarian crises in Iraq and elsewhere, Congress should respond generously to a request to approve additional... Read more
We have to pray for both the living and the dead, Pope Francis says
In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and... Read more
Vatican foundation exploring pros, cons of new technologies
Alongside the various technological advances booming throughout the world, the digital age has also brought with it questions as to... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash
After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more
