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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyurmi Armenia, June 25, 2016.

Faith is not a museum piece, Pope says

Jun 25, 2016

By Ann Schneible

During the first major Mass of his three-day visit to Armenia, Pope Francis said faith is not a thing of... Read more

Pope Francis visits the the Armenian Apostolic Church's Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Vagharshapat, Armenia, June 24, 2016.

What Pope Francis says we can learn from the Armenian genocide

Jun 24, 2016

The catastrophe of the Armenian genocide is a lesson for all humanity, the Pope said on the first day of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in Armenia, June 24, 2016.

'Spirit of Ecumenism' helps promote Christian witness, Pope says

Jun 24, 2016

Praying at the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the start of his three-day visit to the Caucasus... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on the flight from Rome to Armenia, June 24, 2016.

Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more

Greg Stormans.

Here's what actually happens when you fight for conscience rights

Jun 24, 2016

Every morning, Greg Stormans contemplates a Bible verse perched in a tiny frame above his bathroom sink, which his daughter... Read more

In England and Wales alone there are over 5.2 million Catholics, according to a 2009 survey.

UK prelate responds to Brexit results with call to remember society's vulnerable

Jun 24, 2016

By Ann Schneible

After Britain's passing of the historic referendum to withdraw from the European Union, the UK's leading prelate stressed the need... Read more

  Fr. Thomas Reese. Courtesy of USCIRF.

Jesuit appointed head of US religious freedom commission

Jun 23, 2016

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has a new chairman, and for the first time, the position will be... Read more

The Supreme Court.

Divided Supreme Court deals a setback to immigration advocates

Jun 23, 2016

By Matt Hadro

A divided Supreme Court allowed a hold on the Obama administration’s immigration policy to continue, disappointing Catholic advocates of immigration... Read more

Donald Trump.

Trump met with Christians – so how did it go?

Jun 23, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

A meeting with Donald Trump in New York City on Tuesday was intended to answer the questions that some Christian... Read more

The Armenian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs in Gyumri.

Is Pope Francis' Armenia visit another step toward Christian unity?

Jun 23, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia is a chance to build on decades of productive ecumenical dialogue with the Armenian Apostolic... Read more

With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican bishop calls for prayer

Jun 22, 2016

Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a... Read more

In 'shocking' move, California churches forced to cover abortions

Jun 22, 2016

The Obama administration has rejected a challenge to the State of California’s requirement that health care plans include abortion coverage.... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

There's no excuse for it: Pope Francis on the death penalty

Jun 22, 2016

In a video message sent Wednesday to a gathering of advocates for abolition of the death penalty, Pope Francis welcomed... Read more

Beware 'polite persecution,' archbishop warns

Jun 22, 2016

By Matt Hadro

With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example... Read more

French Revolution.

A martyr of the French revolution is almost a saint

Jun 22, 2016

In just two days in early September of 1792, approximately 1,200 people were slaughtered by revolutionaries in France.  Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, June 22, 2016.

Pope delivers weekly catechesis alongside his 'brother' refugees

Jun 22, 2016

Joined closely by just over a dozen refugees at his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that in following Jesus’... Read more

Mourning.

We must forgive: a bishop's message after a horrendous Nigerian massacre

Jun 21, 2016

After the sorrow of an April massacre in southeastern Nigeria, a Catholic bishop said the killers of dozens of people... Read more

St. Thomas More. Public domain.

Now touring America: two English saints who died for their faith

Jun 21, 2016

A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up... Read more

The Golden Dome (Main Administration Building), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.

Notre Dame returns to its roots with 'faith and reason' center in Ireland

Jun 21, 2016

The Fighting Irish are headed to the Emerald Isle, with plans to establish a new center for dialogue between faith... Read more

Vacation Bible School is a light in darkness for Syrian children

Jun 21, 2016

For children growing up in Aleppo, Syria, life is anything but easy. In a city devastated civil war, bombings are... Read more