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Pope Francis greets Lizzy Myers in St. Peter's Square on April 6, 2016.

The blessing of a lifetime: 5-year-old girl going blind meets Pope Francis

Apr 6, 2016

When Lizzy Myers was diagnosed with a condition that could result in complete blindness, her parents, Steve and Christine, went... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 6, 2016.

Pope Francis says Christ's love is open to all – that's why we go to Confession

Apr 6, 2016

God’s mercy is for everyone, and Jesus Christ is proof, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.  Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Ordination of Deacons at St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 1, 2015.

Cardinal Dolan visiting Iraq to show support for displaced Christians

Apr 6, 2016

By Elise Harris

This week Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, will travel to... Read more

Sodalitium community declares founder is guilty of abuse accusations

Apr 5, 2016

The superior general of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae released on Tuesday a video statement confirming that the founder of the... Read more

      Catholic University of America graduation.

Entrepreneur, father of nine to serve as dean of CUA business school

Apr 5, 2016

The Catholic University of America’s new dean of the School of Business and Economics says that he hopes to integrate... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Not just a mother to Catholics - locals reflect on Mother Angelica

Apr 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Mother Angelica may have had an international television audience, but she also left an impression in her own backyard.  Read more

Hillary Clinton.

Is Hillary Clinton becoming more extreme on abortion?

Apr 5, 2016

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has long been known for supporting legal abortion. But her comments in this election year have... Read more

Bishop Mulkearns, accused of sex abuse cover-up in Australia, dies

Apr 4, 2016

Bishop Ronald Mulkearns, who led the Diocese of Ballarat in Australia's Victoria state from 1971 to 1997, died Monday at... Read more

Pope Francis with a statue of Mary and baby Jesus in St. Peter's Square during the general audience on Sept 9, 2015.

Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says

Apr 4, 2016

Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God.  Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis meets with SSPX superior general

Apr 4, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Both the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have confirmed that this weekend Pope Francis met with the... Read more

Virginia State Capitol.

Centuries of religious freedom at risk with Virginia veto, Catholic bishops warn

Apr 3, 2016

The veto of a religious freedom bill means faith-based groups that support marriage as a union of a man and... Read more

Volunteers distribute food to Ukrainians displaced from their homes by the violence.

Francis announces special collection for victims of Ukraine conflict

Apr 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic churches in Europe April... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday April 4, 2016.

Mercy is an open book – and it's our task to write it, Pope says

Apr 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said the “Gospel of Mercy” begun by Jesus and the apostles is still unfinished,... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 30, 2016.

You can’t receive mercy without sharing it, Pope says

Apr 2, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Receiving God’s mercy ignites in us the drive to become “instruments of mercy,” especially to the weakest and the marginalized,... Read more

Mother Angelica.

The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica

Apr 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more

The United States capitol building.

US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions

Apr 2, 2016

A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more

Carolina controversy: bathroom bills raise questions of safety, privacy

Apr 1, 2016

The overturn of a Charlotte, North Carolina ordinance allowing biological males to enter women’s restrooms helps offer important protections against... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Funeral marks Mother Angelica's life as a 'faithful bride' to Jesus

Apr 1, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Mother Angelica’s life must be viewed in reference to Jesus, the homilist at her funeral Mass said on Friday.  Read more

Memorial Mass 3 for Mother Angelica at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel on March 29, 2016.

[WATCH] Funeral Mass of Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation

Apr 1, 2016

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput presides over the Solemn Funeral Mass for EWTN Foundress, Mother Angelica, live from the Shrine of... Read more

Memorial Mass for Mother Angelica at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament on March 30, 2016.

The 'boast' of Mother Angelica was in Christ, not herself

Mar 31, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The life of EWTN foundress Mother Angelica was a testament to St. Paul’s teaching that “God chose the weak of... Read more