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Homeless children on the street in Manila, Philippines Jan. 18, 2015.

Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference

Sep 17, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal flight from Rome to Quito, July 5, 2015.

Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges

Sep 17, 2015

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

Sep 17, 2015

By Mary Farrow, Kate Veik

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'

Sep 16, 2015

Office Depot officials have apologized to a pro-life Catholic woman in Illinois after their store refused to print her pro-life... Read more

Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo, Syria, in Rome on Sept. 16, 2015.

We want solutions, not guns – a Syrian bishop speaks out

Sep 16, 2015

By Elise Harris

Outside entities who drive the Syrian war – either through the selling of arms or their own political and strategic... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia

Sep 16, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 1, 2014 general audience.

Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says

Sep 16, 2015

By Ann Schneible, Mary Farrow

Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience address in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015.

For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God

Sep 16, 2015

Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Jan. 22, 2015.

Here's what Cardinal O'Malley has to say for Respect Life month

Sep 16, 2015

By Matt Hadro

While people might think of illness, disability age or inconvenience as something that detracts from human dignity, every life is... Read more

A Eucharistic procession held in Mumbai in 2014.

What adoring the Eucharist looks like – on a massive scale in India

Sep 15, 2015

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

Sep 15, 2015

The tenth video from a pro-life group investigating whether abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are illegally selling fetal tissue shows... Read more

Pope Francis meets Cuban president Raul Castro at the Vatican, May 10, 2015.

Cuban bishops welcome pardon of 3,500 prisoners before Pope Francis' visit

Sep 15, 2015

The Cuban bishops' conference stated on Friday they “received with profound satisfaction” the decision of the nation's government to pardon... Read more

Bishops with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2014.

Four American prelates added to synod list by Pope Francis

Sep 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

The official list of participants in this year’s synod of bishops on the family has been released, showing 45 new... Read more

Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph

Sep 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

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 greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit

Sep 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

European bishops visit Holy Land to show solidarity and seek hope

Sep 15, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

European bishops are gathering in the Holy Land Sept. 11-16 to show closeness to Christians in the Middle East and... Read more

Pope Francis in Saint Peter's square on Aug. 4, 2015.

Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.

Sep 15, 2015

By Mary Farrow

The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar…  Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful of Naples from the Popemobile, March 21, 2015.

Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC

Sep 14, 2015

By Matt Hadro

All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Sept. 14, 2014.

As the cross is lifted high, we must bring ourselves low, Pope says

Sep 14, 2015

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, who was martyred in 1990, and beatified Sept. 13.

Blessed Benedict Daswa: the South African martyred for rejecting witchcraft

Sep 14, 2015

Benedict Daswa, a South African catechist whose Christian opposition to witchcraft led to his murder in 1990, was beatified on... Read more