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Five years into the Syrian Civil War, a look at those who've fled
March 15 marks five years since civil war broke out in Syria. The conflict has had devastating consequences for the... Read more
Pope announces Palestinian as winner of international teaching prize
A Palestinian school teacher on Sunday became the recipient of a US$1m international award for her work with children –... Read more
House backs genocide label for Christians under ISIS
The U.S. House of Representative voted Monday to declare that what is happening to Christians and other ethnic and religious... Read more
Priest admits to relaying confidential documents in 'Vatileaks' trial
During a Vatican City trial on Monday over a case in which five individuals are accused of leaking and disseminating... Read more
In the face of suffering, let's entrust ourselves to God – Pope Francis
Speaking days after the death of a homeless man on the streets of Rome, Pope Francis during Mass on Monday... Read more
Pope mourns 'tragic loss of life' after attack in Turkey
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead. Read more
Fight in Italy over saint's jewels 'completely misleading'
Reports that the valuable treasure of St. Januarius will be placed in the hands of the Vatican rather than the... Read more
What's it like to go to confession with Pope Francis?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to confession with Pope Francis? Read more
It's lawful to keep immigrant families together, US bishops urge Supreme Court
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to uphold the Obama administration’s temporary relief for... Read more
Vatican releases papal schedule for World Youth Day in Poland
On Saturday the Vatican released a provisional schedule of Pope Francis' visit to Poland for World Youth Day. He will... Read more
Pope Francis' new prayer video focuses on needy families
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focuses his monthly intention on families in difficulty, praying that they receive the... Read more
How a change in Vatican protocol reflects outreach to the divorced-and-remarried
With an eye toward divorced-and-remarried Catholics, Pope Francis has recently changed protocol for heads of state who are visiting the... Read more
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
Pope: new annulment process has an 'eminently pastoral' goal
On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new... Read more
In Egypt, Christians can suffer under strict laws – and a pattern of lawlessness
Four Coptic Christian teenagers face up to five years in prison after an Egyptian court found them guilty of insulting... Read more
Catholic news site Crux in transition as Boston Globe cuts ties
The Boston Globe has said it will no longer be running its Catholic news site Crux as of April 1.... Read more
From 'Stoning of Soraya M.' to 'Young Messiah' – a filmmaker's journey
Cyrus Nowrasteh has spent his entire life caught in between cultural viewpoints. Born in the U.S., his parents moved him... Read more
Last known Cristero soldier in Mexico dies at 103
The last known surviving soldier of the Cristero War, Juan Daniel Macías Villegas, died last month in his home town... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Rome after a week of spiritual exercises
After spending a week outside Rome reflecting on key questions in the Gospel during their annual Lenten retreat, Pope Francis... Read more
