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Who was Elizabeth of the Trinity? The story behind a new saint
Pope Francis acknowledged a miracle worked through the intercession of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun of the... Read more
After nearly 150 years, Philadelphia seminary looks to move
Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, the third bishop of Philadelphia, started St. Charles Borromeo seminary out of his home on Fifth... Read more
There are 21 million refugees around the world in need of solidarity
As the global refugee crisis is at its worst since World War II, Catholics cannot be indifferent to the plight... Read more
Canada is already looking at expanding assisted suicide
Canada’s controversial assisted suicide measure had barely passed Parliament when national leaders discussed the possibility of expanding it to allow... Read more
How can disabled persons be more integrated into the Church?
A Vatican conference dedicated to the up-and-coming 'theology of disability' aims not only to end common stigma surrounding persons with... Read more
A follow-up from Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia
In April, Robert Spaemann, emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Munich, attracted significant attention for an interview with... Read more
The world needs Christ more than ever, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said that with a growing sense of emptiness and insecurity gripping the world, Jesus Christ is... Read more
Christian persecution extends beyond genocide, Pope says
In a wide-ranging question and answer session on Saturday, Pope Francis said it is “reductionism” to describe the violence against... Read more
Pope: Authentic conversion only comes from Christ
Recognizing the needs of others is a sign of genuine conversion, which only happens when the heart is ready to... Read more
For Pope Francis, the Catholic laity can transform the world
The Church should always value the transformative power of faith-filled laity who are willing to serve the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more
Pan-Orthodox Council still a go – spokesman for Ecumenical Patriarch
Despite last-minute defections by representatives of four Orthodox Patriarchates, a spokesman for the Ecumenical Patriarch insists that the Council of... Read more
What actually makes a marriage invalid?
A virtual brouhaha erupted Thursday after Pope Francis said in unscripted remarks that “the great majority” of marriages today are... Read more
Priests in Rome get a surprise visit from Pope Francis
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis visited two communities of priests in Rome as part of his “Mercy Friday” initiative to... Read more
Vatican lends hand in welcoming new group of Syrian refugees to Rome
Since 2015, when the refugee crisis reached a fever pitch in Europe, five Syrian families fleeing civil war have found... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal warns against sketchy 'Sunday Mass' ad
The Catholic faithful shouldn’t believe a misleading newspaper ad that says Sunday Masses are being held in a hotel room... Read more
Men on trial for alleged mock crucifixion of teen at work
A teenager and practicing Catholic in the United Kingdom was reportedly tied to a cross and hung from a wall... Read more
Christians in Aleppo offer food to poor Muslims during Ramadan
Despite the war raging around them, Syriac Orthodox Christians in Aleppo have decided to provide food to poor Muslim families... Read more
How can the US counter religious extremism?
Despite secularization in some countries, “the world is becoming more religious” and the United States needs to factor this into... Read more
Updated: Most marriages today are invalid, Pope Francis suggests
Pope Francis said Thursday that the great majority of sacramental marriages today are not valid, because couples do not enter... Read more
Pakistan murder shows Christians not immune from 'honor killing' custom
A teenage Christian girl in Pakistan was reportedly killed by her own brother this week in a so-called “honor killing”... Read more
