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Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?
In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives... Read more
Caring for creation is a duty for all, Pope says ahead of encyclical launch
Pope Francis said Sunday that his coming encyclical on the care of creation is not just for some, but is... Read more
For Pakistan Catholics, Mary is protector and bridge for dialogue
Thousands of faithful gathered to crown Mary at a parish of the Lahore archdiocese last month, bringing prayers for peace,... Read more
Pope Francis: Judges should protect human dignity, not violate it
On Saturday, Pope Francis spoke to members of an Italian judiciary council about their responsibility to protect man's dignity, and... Read more
Mosul archbishop's plea to the West: Save us from ISIS
A leading Iraqi prelate has called on world governments to increase their efforts to defeat ISIS and restore land and... Read more
Stewardship for God's creation: the Christian landscape behind Pope Francis' new encyclical
Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on ecology will draw from decades of Catholic social thought on God’s creation in light of... Read more
Pope confirms plans to visit Central African Republic, Uganda in November
Pope Francis said today that he is planning to travel to Africa in November, specifically to the Central African Republic,... Read more
Airport evangelization: Pope talks mercy, migrants, ministry in the air
Pope Francis told a group of airport chaplains that their call is to be a sign of unity and mercy... Read more
Priests needed: As Church growth explodes worldwide, parishes can't keep up
The global Catholic population is growing – so quickly, in fact, that priest and parish numbers cannot keep up, says... Read more
Oscar-winning composer pens Mass for the Pope
The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but... Read more
Cardinal: Divorced, remarried Catholics need support for conversion, not changes on Communion
Catholics who have divorced and remarried need help for the “difficult climb” of conversion and spiritual growth, not a change... Read more
Venezuelan hunger strikers arrive at the Vatican with a plea
Two Venezuelans on a hunger strike came to Rome ahead of Pope Francis' scheduled meeting with their president, asking the... Read more
Days before encyclical's release, Pope condemns culture of waste
After revealing that the topic of consumerism will be a key theme in his upcoming encyclical, Pope Francis today delivered... Read more
Bowling with Bishops – and other things to expect at the World Meeting of Families
Bring your mitre and your bowling ball if you plan on coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families... Read more
Court ruling means Texas abortion clinics won't meet safety standards
Pro-life advocates welcomed a federal appellate court’s Tuesday decision upholding a Texas law that increased safety regulations for abortion clinics... Read more
Abortion rates are dropping – and it could be thanks to millennials
Abortion rates have declined by 12 percent nationwide since 2010, and pro-life groups say changing attitudes among the younger generation... Read more
US joins forces with Holy See in fighting tax fraud
On Wednesday, the Holy See and the United States signed a joint agreement to promote the prevention of tax evasion... Read more
Here's what the US bishops expect from the Pope's new encyclical
With Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology and the environment to be released next week, the U.S. bishops are reflecting on... Read more
Ukraine crisis the focal point in Pope's discussion with Putin
In the second meeting between Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin, held on Wednesday at the Vatican, the discussion... Read more
When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one. Read more
