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Don't be held back: Pope calls Christians to be set ablaze by the Holy Spirit
The Church does not need “cold or lukewarm Christians” who are held back by fear, Pope Francis said Sunday; it... Read more
The Catholic Americas come together for the Year of Mercy
South America’s Catholic leaders will celebrate the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in a special way, gathering for a continental... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese: Government is violating Supreme Court mandate order
Despite a Supreme Court order seeming to protect its religious freedom, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says the federal government... Read more
This Catholic school network produced nine Rio Olympians
Katie Ledecky, Lia Neal, and Anabelle Smith are some names you might hear on television if you are watching the... Read more
How Baltimore's Catholics are still working to heal their communities
After the Justice Department issued a scathing rebuke of Baltimore’s policing abuses, local Catholic leaders maintained it must be a... Read more
Ben Hur: An epic remake
For the first time in nearly 55 years, one of the greatest stories ever told will be retold on the... Read more
Former prostitutes get special visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited a special community for women freed from prostitution and violent abuse as his latest ‘Mercy Friday’... Read more
Who's turning 40? One of America's largest dioceses!
Major celebrations are set to mark the 40th anniversary of California’s Diocese of Orange, one of the largest dioceses in... Read more
Muslims who interpret Quran peacefully 'find a strong ally' in the Church
A Vatican bishop spoke out last week stressing that while few Muslims are terrorists, there are passages in the Quran... Read more
Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry
Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard. Read more
Guam priest admits guilt amid ongoing abuse scandal
A priest in Guam has admitted to abusing around 20 children, a revelation that comes amid an ongoing investigation into... Read more
In war-torn Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral needs help
The war-torn Cathedral of Homs sits in the heart of western Syria. Read more
Islamic aggression takes different form in Nigeria, bishop explains
Bishop Charles Hammawa heads the Diocese of Jalingo, located in the eastern part of the Nigeria's so-called “Middle Belt.” The... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Assisi again this year? This imam says yes.
If a prominent imam is right, Pope Francis will visit Assisi Sept. 19 for a major international interreligious meeting. Read more
Okla. Christians counter Satanic mockery of Virgin Mary with prayer
Another planned black mass and an additional satanic ritual in Oklahoma City is timed to mock a Marian feast and... Read more
Bishop calls for international collaboration to end conflict in South Sudan
In the midst of an intense humanitarian crisis gripping his country, a South Sudanese bishop has called for collaboration between... Read more
Pope Francis invites 21 Syrian refugees to lunch
On Thursday Pope Francis invited 21 Syrian refugees to join him for lunch at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa... Read more
In Syria, Aleppo's Catholics pray and fast for peace
As rebel factions continue to fight Syria's Assad government for control of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, Christians in the metropolis... Read more
Why this bishop thinks moral leadership will bridge the racial divide
With the second anniversary of riots in Ferguson, Mo., this week, Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville has noted the downfalls... Read more
Pro-life leaders reject call for abortions in face of U.S. Zika cases
A small patch of the city of Miami is being called “ground zero” for the Zika virus in the United... Read more
