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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
Cuban bishops welcome pardon of 3,500 prisoners before Pope Francis' visit
The Cuban bishops' conference stated on Friday they “received with profound satisfaction” the decision of the nation's government to pardon... Read more
Four American prelates added to synod list by Pope Francis
The official list of participants in this year’s synod of bishops on the family has been released, showing 45 new... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph
The Vatican announced today that Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has been selected as the new head... Read more
Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit
While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more
European bishops visit Holy Land to show solidarity and seek hope
European bishops are gathering in the Holy Land Sept. 11-16 to show closeness to Christians in the Middle East and... Read more
Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.
The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar… Read more
Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC
All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for... Read more
As the cross is lifted high, we must bring ourselves low, Pope says
Today’s feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross reminds us that the way of Christ and his followers is... Read more
Blessed Benedict Daswa: the South African martyred for rejecting witchcraft
Benedict Daswa, a South African catechist whose Christian opposition to witchcraft led to his murder in 1990, was beatified on... Read more
