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Vatican: recent stories about Benedict XVI and Fatima secrets are 'absolutely untrue'
The Vatican announced today that recent articles claiming that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI said that the Third Secret of Fatima... Read more
Pope Francis clarifies question on diocesan religious institutes
Pope Francis issued a binding clarification of a question regarding Canon Law and the establishment of new diocesan Institutes of... Read more
US bishops find widespread compliance in abuse prevention audit
In their annual report on nationwide measures for the protection of minors, the U.S. bishops found extensive diocesan cooperation with... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers following EgyptAir plane crash
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers and condolences to all those affected by the apparent crash of an EgyptAir plane... Read more
A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs
In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more
Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says
During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more
Indian Foreign Minister: Fr. Tom is safe, soon to be released
Fr. Tom Uznunnalil, the Indian Salesian priest kidnapped by extremists in March is alive and close to being released, according... Read more
Pope Francis to meet top Sunni imam at the Vatican
An official meeting between Pope Francis and Imam Ahmed al Tayyeb will take place Monday at the Vatican, signaling a... Read more
Your job is to give voice to the suffering, Pope tells new ambassadors
As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more
Marianist priest suspended after sex abuse allegations at Long Island school
Fr. James Williams, S.M., a former president of Chaminade High School on Long Island, has been suspended from priestly ministry... Read more
Group to end 12-year vigil at closed Massachusetts church
Former parishioners occupying the long-closed St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Massachusetts say they plan to end their continuous... Read more
Both sides claimed victory in the Little Sisters' case. So now what?
While both sides say they are happy with the Supreme Court decision on the Little Sisters’ case, the long-term outcome... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago to offer 12 week paid parental leave
With the conviction that pro-family policies are critical for a healthy Church, the Archdiocese of Chicago will soon start offering... Read more
This Saint Bernard just met Pope Francis
While Pope Francis might have chastised animal-lovers who treat their pets better than people in last week’s general audience, that... Read more
'To ignore the poor is to despise God,' Pope Francis says
If we don’t show mercy to others we shouldn’t expect to get it from God, Pope Francis said, stressing that... Read more
Resist 'ideological colonization', Cardinal Sarah urges at prayer breakfast
Speaking in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Cardinal Robert Sarah enjoined Catholics to resist “ideological colonization” and the removal of God... Read more
Top Italian cardinal throws punch at new civil unions law
In a powerful speech Tuesday at the opening of the Italian bishops' general assembly, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa decried... Read more
The suffering of Syria's Christians taught him how to be a priest
Father Rodrigo Miranda is a priest from Chile. But it was in Syria, among the oppressed Christian community, that he... Read more
Polish rallies seek stronger protections for unborn children
Thousands of Polish pro-lifers have called on parliament to pass a bill that would further restrict abortion in the country. Read more
How the Little Sisters find joy despite their ongoing court case
If you are a Christian, your life should not be a perpetual Lent – this was the message of the... Read more
