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Vatican clarifies background on Pope Francis' meeting with Kim Davis
After meeting with Pope Francis earlier this morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed that the Pope met with Kim... Read more
A Mexican exorcist advances on path to sainthood – courtesy of the Pope
Among the eight causes for sainthood advanced by Pope Francis is a Mexican exorcist who lived during the time of... Read more
Dating apps could be leading to a rise in STDs – and Tinder isn't happy about it
A new billboard linking dating apps with an increase in sexually transmitted disease rates spurred one app – Tinder –... Read more
In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom
Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more
This event hopes to bring the voice of chaste, gay Catholics to the Synod
An upcoming international conference in Rome is hoping to give a face to those with same-sex attrac-tion living in accord... Read more
To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself, Pope says
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants,... Read more
Man up! Phoenix bishop encourages, challenges Catholic men in new letter
Calling on all Christian men to take a stand in the Church’s spiritual battle, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix asked... Read more
Stop 'corporate welfare' for Planned Parenthood, pro-life Democrats say
The House on Tuesday passed a bill allowing states to withhold Medicaid funds from health care providers that perform abortions. Read more
Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage
In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more
What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem
Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Archbishop Chaput's 'great love for the family'
Pope Francis reviewed his recent trip to Cuba and the United States during his General Audience on Wednesday, calling the... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit
For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir releases sacred music album recorded in its chapel
As the first album ever to be recorded inside the Sistine Chapel is released, Archbishop Georg Ganswein said the sacred... Read more
US bishops echo Pope's words on sex abuse, accountability
Two committee heads of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced support for Pope Francis’ statement rejecting the sexual abuse of minors... Read more
What's it like to play for the Pope? Here's how one Catholic artist described it
Performing for Pope Francis at Saturday’s Festival of Families in Philadelphia was an answer to prayer for musician Marie Miller,... Read more
After the Pope's visit – an exclusive interview with Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia hosted Pope Francis in his highly-anticipated first visit to the United States. As the dust... Read more
Pope appeals for life of Georgia death row inmate, but parole board rejects
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the death sentence of a local woman scheduled to... Read more
Mercy, dialogue to be the focus of World Communications Day
Announced Tuesday, this year’s theme for World Communications Day is inspired by the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy, and stresses that... Read more
Catalan bishops: Church can't make specific proposals on independence from Spain
The Catalan regional bishops conference last Tuesday issued a statement ahead of Sunday's regional election – widely seen as an... Read more
