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The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside the Basilica Shrine.

[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Feb 13, 2016

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 homily at Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.  Read more

How a shoeshiner-turned-journalist touched the heart of Pope Francis

Feb 13, 2016

During the Feb. 12 papal flight to Mexico, Pope Francis received an unprecedented gesture of affection from a Mexican journalist:... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2015.

Pope Francis to Mexican bishops: follow example of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Feb 13, 2016

Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mexico on Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, where... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the bishops of Mexico Feb. 13, 2016.

[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with the Bishops of Mexico

Feb 13, 2016

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to the bishops of Mexico.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope to Mexican leaders: Remember your young people

Feb 13, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis marked his first full day in Mexico by urging the nation's leaders and diplomats to protect the future... Read more

Pope Francis addresses diplomats and civil authorities in Mexico City Feb. 13.

[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps

Feb 13, 2016

The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps in Mexico City.  Read more

Courtesy of Loyola Press.

Pope Francis has a new book for kids

Feb 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

Already in his brief, three-year pontificate Pope Francis has a track record of papal firsts, but in March he will... Read more

Twitter is preparing for the Pope's visit to Mexico

Feb 13, 2016

The social network Twitter is prepared for Pope Francis’ historic trip to Mexico, with special emojis emblematic of each city... Read more

Keys.

How millions of keys in Mexico are being used to honor Pope Francis

Feb 12, 2016

A well-known Mexican artist is collecting millions of keys for an unusual reason.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with Patriarch Kirill in Havana, Cuba on Feb. 12, 2016.

'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting

Feb 12, 2016

Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Patriarch Kirill.

Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill

Feb 12, 2016

In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.  Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis sends airborne blessing to Mother Angelica

Feb 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

While on board the plane taking him to Cuba and then Mexico, Pope Francis took a moment to send a... Read more

After deadly prison riot in Mexico, archbishop asks for prayers

Feb 12, 2016

Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey has asked the entire community to unite in prayer in response to the riot... Read more

Latest undercover abortion video talks about 'group purchasing program'

Feb 12, 2016

A new undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress highlights a major North American abortion group and its role... Read more

The seminary at Mount St. Mary's University.

More allegations emerge as Mount St. Mary's controversy boils

Feb 11, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

Amid uproar over comparing struggling students to bunnies that should be drowned or shot, Mount St. Mary’s University president is... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI Holds His Final General Audience, Feb. 27, 2013.

The silent reform of Benedict XVI's papacy

Feb 11, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his new book on Benedict XVI, Vatican journalist Marco Mancini argues that while the retired pontiff became known for... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Vatican: No, bishops are not being told to cover up abuse

Feb 11, 2016

Media reports are wrong to claim that the Vatican is telling new bishops that they don’t have to report sexual... Read more

Altar inside the Snow Chapel. Courtesy of St. Albert the Great University Parish.

What does an 'Ice Mass' look like?

Feb 11, 2016

When snow falls on the campus of Michigan Tech University, Catholic students don't stay boarded up in their dorm rooms... Read more

Dating has died at college - but this campaign hopes to revive it

Feb 11, 2016

By Hillary Mast

On a day marked by flowers, chocolate and romantic greeting cards, the Love and Fidelity Network is trying to bring... Read more

What you think you know about human trafficking is probably wrong

Feb 11, 2016

Human trafficking. It’s been called “modern-day slavery” and a “silent epidemic.” It affects tens of millions every year and yet... Read more