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What you have is worth more than money – the Pope to Kenya's poor
During his tri-nation visit to Africa this week, Pope Francis made a stop at a slum in Nairobi and praised... Read more
Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya
Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to... Read more
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit
Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if... Read more
Newly built church in refugee camp lifts Christians' spirits in Iraq
The construction of a new church building in a Baghdad refugee camp has encouraged the camp's inhabitants, as they now... Read more
Pope in Kenya: Interreligious dialogue not an option, but a necessity
In light of recent terror attacks in Kenya and abroad, Pope Francis began the second day of his trip to... Read more
Pope to Kenyan families: 'radiate God’s love'
Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly. He also made an... Read more
Asia's first conference for deaf Catholics shares the mission of evangelization
Last week Thailand hosted the first international Asian conference for deaf Catholics, which explored the pastoral challenges to integrating the... Read more
En route to Kenya, Pope Francis confirms Mexico trip
Before his plane landed in Kenya on Wednesday, Pope Francis confirmed to reporters that he would indeed visit Mexico early... Read more
Pope Francis in Kenya: no matter what our divisions, we must work for peace
Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans... Read more
Evangelize through sports? One bishop and marathon veteran explains how
For a veteran runner who’s completed 21 marathons, one bishop sees a deep connection between his Catholic faith and running,... 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
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Trial begins for five accused in second 'Vatileaks' case
On Tuesday a preliminary hearing of the five individuals accused of leaking and disseminating confidential financial documents was held in... Read more
Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... Read more
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more
In Australia, bishops face legal complaint for defending marriage
The Sydney archbishop has strongly defended the freedom of the Catholic Church in response to a legal complaint claiming the... Read more
Over 200 consecrated hosts stolen, desecrated in Spain art exhibit
Critics of Pamplona’s city council say it deliberately attacked Catholics and broke Spanish law by using city property to display... Read more
Pope Francis sends greetings to Africa ahead of this week's trip
Pope Francis sent two video messages Monday ahead of his tri-nation visit to Africa, speaking his intent to bring “consolation... Read more
The Pope in a war zone – what his visit means to Central African Republic
Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic next week will be the first time he steps into an active... Read more
Pope sends condolences after deadly terrorist attack in Mali
Pope Francis condemned the “senseless violence” of Friday’s terrorist attack on a hotel which has killed at least 22 people... Read more
