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DC choir hopes Pope Francis will sing along
Choir members from around the Washington, D.C. archdiocese chosen to sing for Pope Francis during his visit later this month... Read more
Are Pope Francis and the US bishops split? Don't believe the critics.
Ahead of the papal visit to the U.S., some critics have painted a narrative pitting Pope Francis against the “conservative”... Read more
On WWII anniversary, Pope says 'never again' to war, condemns arms trafficking
Pope Francis remembered the official end of the Second World War on Wednesday with the plea: “never again,” and he... Read more
Meet the monks who decided to go green years before Laudato Si
Years before Pope Francis’ recent ecology encyclical was published, a Trappist monastery in Virginia went back to its spiritual roots... Read more
Philadelphia seminary plants, blesses a tree for Pope's day for care of creation
Responding to Pope Francis' call for Catholics around the world to observe Sept. 1 as a Day of Prayer for... Read more
Vatican says 'no' to transsexual godparents amid Spain controversy
A media firestorm arose in Spain after a transsexual woman, who considers herself a man, asked to be the godfather... Read more
Alliance between families and God can change the world, Pope Francis says
Encouraging families to hear God's word and to put it into practice, Pope Francis said Wednesday that the family, by... Read more
Why women are needed to help end violence in Africa
Women are the key to reconciliation in both the family and society. Read more
Bishop in Swaziland seeks prayer, reflection after country's deadly truck accident
The bishop of the small, southern African kingdom of Swaziland has called for prayer and reflection in response to a... Read more
Pope listens to what Francis of Assisi can teach us about creation
On the first World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the preacher to the papal household said that... Read more
Planned Parenthood's CEO validates suspicions, advocacy group says
Under fire after a series of recent sting videos, Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s (PPFA) CEO Cecile Richards wrote a... Read more
All priests will be able to forgive sin of abortion during Jubilee for Mercy
In a new set of pastoral guidelines for the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has made some significant... Read more
'Africa will save the family' – one cardinal's prediction on the Church's future
The African cardinal who heads the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship has high hopes for the Church on his continent... Read more
Benedict XVI: God's truth, love, and goodness are what make us pure
When Benedict XVI said Mass on Sunday for the annual meeting of his former students, his homily focused on how... Read more
Citing Pope Francis, bishops call on Congress to renew religious freedom commission
Congress has only one month to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Many human rights activists and religious... Read more
Ahead of US visit, Pope Francis is popular among Americans
Most Americans have a favorable view of Pope Francis and think he has a message for all the country's citizens,... Read more
Pope Francis holds virtual audience with Americans in Chicago, Texas, LA
Pope Francis on Monday took part in a virtual audience with a group of Americans, less than a month before... Read more
Pope to Catholic lawmakers: Be strong. Protect life.
On Sunday, Pope Francis urged Catholic legislators to be protectors of human life, calling them to “be strong” against a... Read more
Black leaders to Smithsonian: Don’t honor Planned Parenthood founder
While Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger is sometimes hailed as a champion of women’s rights, she was no savior to... Read more
What to learn at the World Meeting of Families: The family is a gift from God.
The World Meeting of Families event next month in Philadelphia aims to lead families to know their importance as a... Read more
