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Pope prays for victims of weekend blasts in Turkey
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Sunday for those affected by attacks in Ankara during a protest over the weekend which... Read more
Proclaim the beauty of God's plan for family, LA archbishop tells synod
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles addressed his fellow synod fathers on Saturday, encouraging the Church in sharing the beauty... Read more
Don't fall into the traps of relativism and rigidity, Pope says
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis focused on the importance of knowing how to discern whether something comes from... Read more
From the synod: Mercy is not an abandonment of Church teaching
Mercy has emerged as a major theme in the synod of bishops, as discussion has moved forward with many participants... Read more
Pope Francis leads synod in praying for peace in the Middle East
This morning, Pope Francis offered one of the synod’s daily moments of prayer for peace in the Middle East, and... Read more
'Flawed, inadequate' – bishops skewer synod's working doc in new report
A controversial working document for the Vatican's synod on the family took a hard hit from numerous bishops who've called... Read more
For Cubans, the Pope’s visit brought hope - but will it last?
After Pope Francis’ visit as a “missionary of mercy,” Cuba is now in a prime moment to move forward in... Read more
What is the future of marriage? First we have to look at its history, author says
June's Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which mandated recognition of same-sex marriages across the United States, was largely recognized by both... Read more
Chicago shrine seeks help to rebuild after devastating fire
This morning the Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in Chicago launched an online restoration fund following Wednesday's fire... Read more
African bishops throw swift punch at 'ideological colonization'
Heavy criticism of the West imposing secular values on Africa in exchange for aid emerged as a theme from the... Read more
Ugandans are eagerly preparing for papal visit with prayer, penance
In anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to their country, the head of the Ugandan bishops' conference has called on... Read more
How the Catholic Church is fighting loan sharks in Texas
Lenders charging exorbitant rates on payday loans in Arlington, Texas have a new force to contend with in their fight... Read more
Cardinal Ruini reflects on the Magisterium's continuity
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rome when Venerable Pius XII was Pope, emphasized... Read more
New movement hopes to share the reality of marriage
A new group called the Marriage Reality Movement aims to help Catholics and others renew the vision of marriage in... Read more
Religious leaders, scholars ask Obama to declare ISIS violence a genocide
More than 100 religious leaders, scholars, and human rights advocates signed a letter Monday asking President Obama to formally declare... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: We need more accurate translations of synod docs
The Synod of Bishops’ English-language translations are not always accurate and some synod fathers are worried about whether they will... Read more
What saves us from loneliness? Family! Pope Francis says
Family rescues us from indifference and loneliness and teaches us the essentials of life, Pope Francis said – adding that... Read more
What was JPII's secret to inspiring the youth? His mere presence, secretary says
Ahead of next year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, the long-time secretary for Pope John Paul II explained how the... Read more
Pope Francis backs the new synod process in an unanticipated speech
In an unexpected speech at the synod on Tuesday, Pope Francis has stated that this gathering is in continuity with... Read more
Cardinal Erdö's emphatic defense of Church teaching marked synod's first day
Monday, the first full day of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, was dominated by the introductory address... Read more
