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What is the devil's favorite sin? An exorcist responds
Is an exorcist afraid? What is the devil’s favorite sin? These and other questions were tackled in an interview this summer... Read more
Young people are smoking more pot than ever – and why that's a bad thing
When Amendment 64 legalized the sale of recreational marijuana to anyone over the age of 21 in Colorado, Dr. Christopher... Read more
If you struggle with porn, the Church can help, US bishops say
For the first time, U.S. bishops have issued a historical pastoral letter specifically addressing the global crisis of pornography, looking... Read more
Pope Francis to families: forgive each other and journey together towards God
Pope Francis on the Feast of the Holy Family reflected on the power of forgiveness in families and compared everyday... Read more
Dorothy Day had nothing to say to this theologian – or so he thought
Ever since entering the Church 27 years ago, theologian Lance Richey had always known about the Catholic social activist Dorothy... Read more
Let God's forgiveness heal your heart, Pope Francis says after Christmas
For Pope Francis, the path forward from Christmas can be found in the martyrdom of St. Stephen, especially in his... Read more
A gruesome accident, a powerful faith – one Catholic couple's story
It was a cold December day in Nebraska, and Ashley Stevens was riding in a car with four other women. Read more
Only God can overcome 'monstrous' evil in the world, Pope says on Christmas
In his annual Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence, conflict and poverty... Read more
Christmas joy is the antidote to skepticism, Pope Francis says
The joy we receive from Christ’s birth has the power to counteract doubt and indifference, in a world that is... Read more
A 'most powerful woman' – National Geographic's major hat tip to the Virgin Mary
Our Lady. Blessed Mother. Virgin Mary. Queen of Peace. Theotokos. Handmaid of the Lord. Mother Mary. Read more
Dating apps and the death of romance
This September's issue of Vanity Fair contains a pretty disheartening prediction for single people: the “dating apocalypse,” brought on by... Read more
Beauty in suffering: How one woman is fighting the stigma of therapy
Maura Byrne was terrified to go to therapy for the first time. Read more
The beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians was 'just the beginning'
While the days of the Muslim Brotherhood are over, one expert says the February murder of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians... Read more
Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood
When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat. Read more
A chat with millennial Catholic artist Luke Spehar
Luke Spehar was an aspiring musician with a girlfriend when he couldn’t shake the feeling that God was calling him... Read more
Religion will only keep growing in the future – and here's why
The numbers of people without a religious affiliation are increasing in some countries. But some demographers project that the global... Read more
Compassion vs. security: What to do with Syrian refugees?
As the U.S. plans to increase its intake of Syrian refugees to 10,000 next year, Americans – including Catholics –... Read more
'Drinking with the Saints' – book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits
“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more
Why choose celibacy? A gay Catholic speaks out
More than 10 years ago, Joseph Prever found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
Pope Francis: let's feel the wonder of meeting Jesus Christ, 'the great gift of God'
Ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis spoke on the surprise of God and his great gift in sending Jesus Christ to... Read more
