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Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal
A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more
When Pope Francis comes to the US, he won't just talk about the environment
Pope Francis’ ecology encyclical is about a lot more than recycling – it speaks to man’s deepest relationships – and... Read more
No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says
While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'
On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more
How marriage prep is failing Catholics, and what we can do about it
The Church needs to seriously consider changing the way it approaches marriage preparation say John and Claire Grabowski, a couple... Read more
What's behind the White House's invite to Catholic dissenters
The White House will host a welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis next week, but it has invited several LGBT activist... Read more
The story of Japan's hidden Christians emerges from the Vatican archives
Collected by a Salesian missionary to Japan in the early 20th century, letters and documents showing the history of Christians... Read more
Chicago archdiocese appoints Commonweal editor as new director of media
The Archdiocese of Chicago on Thursday named Grant Gallicho as its director of publications and media, a newly created position.... Read more
Over 45 million live in poverty as Pope Francis comes to visit
Carolyn Smith of Dayton, Ohio was living without food or working utilities and in “in an utter, total state of... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges
A Brazilian bishop has criticized the mainstream media for manipulating and confusing their readers regarding Pope Francis' recent moves in... Read more
What's the point of education? Bishop Conley has some ideas
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. vividly remembers his father asking him what on earth he planned to do with... Read more
Office Depot apologizes after claiming pro-life flier was 'hate material'
Office Depot officials have apologized to a pro-life Catholic woman in Illinois after their store refused to print her pro-life... Read more
We want solutions, not guns – a Syrian bishop speaks out
Outside entities who drive the Syrian war – either through the selling of arms or their own political and strategic... Read more
Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia
The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity,... Read more
Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says
Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more
For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God
Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday... Read more
Here's what Cardinal O'Malley has to say for Respect Life month
While people might think of illness, disability age or inconvenience as something that detracts from human dignity, every life is... Read more
What adoring the Eucharist looks like – on a massive scale in India
The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress of India, being held in Mumbai in November, is meant to deepen the understanding, appreciation,... Read more
Planned Parenthood feared bad press over alleged selling of baby parts
The tenth video from a pro-life group investigating whether abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are illegally selling fetal tissue shows... Read more
