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Pope calls 'communist crucifix' protest art, but says he wasn't offended
Responding to waves of controversy after receiving a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ crucified on a hammer and... Read more
No controversy here – Pope sets record straight on family synod remarks
During a press briefing on the return flight from South America, Pope Francis clarified that his call for prayer ahead... Read more
With freedom for Catholic education uncertain, English diocese charts a path
Catholic schools in England could face problems under both a new “British values” government mandate and demands to approve same-sex... Read more
Pope Francis off-the-cuff to young people: Don't waste your lives
Pope Francis tossed aside his prepared remarks in a talk to thousands of Paraguay's young people – urging the crowd... Read more
Spectacular Paraguay altar destined to be broken down, recycled
The more than 60,000 corncobs, 20,000 squashes and 150,000 coconuts that adorn the altarpiece in Asuncion’s Ñu Guazú park where... Read more
Want to preach the Gospel effectively? Be welcoming, Pope says
In the final homily of his trip to South America Pope Francis said that a key aspect of Christian spirituality... Read more
Pope to Paraguay’s poor: faith without solidarity is dead
On his final day in South America Pope Francis visited the poorest neighborhood in Paraguay’s capitol, encouraging residents to practice... Read more
Pope prays with Paraguay clergy, urges conformity to Christ
Pope Francis reflected on the nature of Christian vocation on Saturday during a meeting with Paraguay’s clergy, religious and seminarians. ... Read more
Happiness and pleasure are not synonyms, Pope Francis reminds Paraguay's youth
Meeting Saturday afternoon with representatives of Paraguayan society, Pope Francis addressed young people in particular, telling them they must realize... Read more
Korean cardinal praises medics' courage in face of Mers outbreak
The recently-elevated cardinal of Seoul has expressed his gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Catholic Medical Center for... Read more
Pope visits foundation for AIDS victims verbally attacked by gay rights activist
Pope Francis modified his schedule on Saturday, July 11, deciding to include this afternoon a visit to the Saint Rafael... Read more
Vatican postpones criminal trial of ex-nuncio on pedophilia charges
The criminal court of Vatican City State held on Saturday the first hearing in the trial of Jozef Wesolowski, the... Read more
Pope calls on Paraguay’s women to build the future
Saying Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupé on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected that it is the task of the... Read more
Pope Francis tells sick children of Paraguay they are close to Jesus
There is one way to annoy Jesus, Pope Francis said on Saturday: Keep the children from coming to him. Read more
Francis lauds strength of Paraguay women amid nation's bloody history
Arriving in Paraguay on Friday, Pope Francis recognized the particular contribution of women in the nation’s warn-torn past. Read more
Burger King turned into sacristy for Pope's outdoor Mass in Bolivia
The organizers for Pope Francis' visit to Bolivia made use of a local Burger King as a sacristy for the... Read more
Controversial HHS mandate accommodation now finalized
In its latest update to the federal contraception mandate, the Obama administration on Friday finalized a set of proposed rules... Read more
From one sinner to another, Pope asks for prayers during prison visit
Pope Francis on Friday told Bolivian inmates that he too is a sinner who has experienced the merciful love of... Read more
Considering WYD 2016 in Poland? Here's what one bishop wants you to know
For those pilgrims thinking about participating in World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland, Bishop Frank Caggiano has a message:... Read more
Okla. ruling against 10 Commandment statue blasted as extreme, inconsistent
Responding to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that a Ten Commandments monument on capitol grounds violates the state constitution, critics... Read more
