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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
Pope Francis: While worldly kingdoms dominate, Christ’s kingdom liberates
In a world which employs “weapons of fear” and manipulation, the strength of Christ’s kingdom is founded in truth and... Read more
Priests aren't mushrooms: Pope Francis' reflection on priestly ministry, formation
Pope Francis on Friday spoke to a conference marking the 50th anniversary of Vatican II's decrees on the ministry and... Read more
What does Christ have to do with cancer? One woman's path to peace
Heather King never cared much for doctors. Read more
Cardinal Sarah on new book: I want to help people rediscover God
At the presentation of his new book Cardinal Robert Sarah said that Western society is rapidly forgetting God, and expressed... Read more
Vatican charges five in leak of confidential docs
The Vatican has formally indicted five people for the recent leak and dissemination of private financial documents, two of whom... Read more
Five religions in Thailand send powerful message to people of Paris
Uniting with other major faith groups at an interreligious ‘March for Peace,’ Thai Catholics on Thursday offered prayers for the... Read more
Is fear of genocide keeping Middle Eastern Christians from refugee camps?
Christians fleeing violence in the Middle East are sometimes avoiding refugee camps because they fear genocide even within the camps,... Read more
Pope Francis laments the 'erosion' of the faith in Germany
In his message to Germany's bishops on Friday, Pope Francis noted a grave lack of participation in the sacraments among... Read more
In Pope's meeting with Ukrainian president, peace takes center stage
Pope Francis today met with Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko, discussing both the good relations between Ukraine and the Vatican, as... Read more
Preschooler whose 'celebration of Mass' went viral dies of cancer
A young Brazilian boy whose solemn reenactment of the Mass drew hordes of online traffic has passed away after nearly... Read more
Controversy over voting doc shows divisions among US bishops
At their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops voted to issue a new introductory note and make limited... Read more
US embassy: Saint Peter's Basilica a potential terrorist target
St. Peter’s Basilica tops the list of potential targets for terrorist attacks in Rome and Milan, the U.S. Embassy in... Read more
The 'tyranny of uniformity': will the US have a diverse public square in the future?
The case of the Little Sisters of the Poor before the Supreme Court may determine if the United States will... Read more
Pope Francis: What will be left of a world torn apart by war?
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis said that just as Jesus wept for Jerusalem in the day’s Gospel reading, he... Read more
Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica uncovered as Jubilee nears
Hidden since the Jubilee of 2000, the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica was revealed Tuesday as the brick wall... Read more
Stretched to its limits, US military archdiocese appeals for more priests
Archbishop Timothy Broglio is begging for more priests for the Archdiocese of Military Services, saying that he soon may be... Read more
Confronting the porn epidemic: a major goal for the US bishops
In a historic statement outlining the challenges pornography poses to the family and individuals as well as the tools available... Read more
Resist the urge to scapegoat Syrian refugees after Paris attacks, bishops advise
Several bishops are saying we must resist the temptation to scapegoat all Middle Eastern refugees, since they themselves are fleeing... Read more
Vatican clarifies Mother Teresa canonization report
Despite rumors that a date has been set for Mother Teresa’s canonization, the Holy See Press Office told CNA Wednesday... Read more
