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How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a... Read more
Pope Francis meets with railroad workers--and reminds them of God's mercy
Pope Francis on Saturday addressed rail workers, remembering the hard and sometimes deadly work that built the railways of Italy.... Read more
Want to find God? Seek him in the most needy, Pope Francis says
Speaking at a Rome homeless shelter, Pope Francis has said the humility of Jesus Christ’s birth shows that mankind can... Read more
Pope Francis wants the 'great mystic' Gaudi to become a saint
On Wednesday Pope Francis met with members of the organization in charge of promoting the cause for canonization of Antoni... Read more
In Lincoln diocese, faithful sacrifices lead to record-setting pledge campaign
The Diocese of Lincoln’s capital campaign has raised $62.5 million since early 2014 to help fund Catholic schools and parish... Read more
We contemplate God's mercy in the Nativity scene – Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the donors of the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square on Friday, recalling... Read more
Jerusalem patriarch's Christmas letter encourages peace in Holy Land
Delivering his Christmas message on Wednesday, Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem urged local and international actors to work for peace... Read more
It’s official! Mother Teresa is going to be canonized
After months of anticipation, the miracle allowing for the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has officially been approved... Read more
Want religious freedom? Then talk to your neighbor
Who is your neighbor? A new interreligious project seeks to get as many Americans as possible to answer that question. Read more
Utah diocese: Miracles happen. The 'bleeding' Host wasn't one
Red bread mold, and not a miracle, caused the changed appearance of a Eucharistic host that some said was bleeding,... Read more
Regensburg bishop breaks with fellow Germans to oppose 'gender theory'
The Bishop of Regensburg spoke out against “gender theory” in a homily recently made available in English – chastising the... Read more
Pope Francis receives a birthday cake as he turns 79
A chorus burst of 'Happy Birthday' and the smell of birthday cake filled the Vatican today as a crowd of... Read more
New York Archdiocese responds to priest embezzlement claims
The Archdiocese of New York says that it takes seriously accusations in a recent lawsuit claiming that a New York... Read more
Has much changed since India’s 2008 massacre of Christians?
Though it has been almost a decade since a spat of violence left nearly 100 Christians dead in the Indian... Read more
In North Korea, Canadian pastor faces life imprisonment
North Korea has sentenced Hyeon Soo Lim, a Christian pastor and a Canadian citizen, to life in prison with hard... Read more
We won't respond to violence with hatred, religious leaders say
Religious leaders responded to global violence and terrorism with solidarity and prayer on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Read more
Dallas' next auxiliary bishop sees 'a new call to serve'
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed Monsignor J. Gregory Kelly, a local priest, to become the newest auxiliary bishop of the... Read more
How does God show mercy to us? Through the Church, Pope says
The Church is the “living sign” of God's love and mercy in the world, Pope Francis said during his Wednesday... Read more
Canadian judge rules in favor of religious liberty for Christian law school
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has reversed a decision by the province’s law society that would have banned graduates... Read more
Vatican finances get a positive report card from European watchdog
The Council of Europe's second progress report on the reform of Vatican finances, released Tuesday, found that the Holy See... Read more
