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Pope Francis: A consecrated person who doesn't forgive isn't needed
Moved by the testimony of two priests and a religious sister who endured atrocities during the Bosnian War, Pope Francis... Read more
Former POWs in Bosnia and Herzegovina encourage healing wounds, banishing hatred
A Croat, a Bosniak and a Serb who each survived detention camps during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war said they feel... Read more
The peals of a 'Jesuit bell' welcome Pope Francis to Sarajevo
As Pope Francis processed into Mass in Sarajevo’s Kosevo Stadium this morning, a massive bell named for St. Francis Xavier... Read more
Pope tells Bosnians to be 'tenacious' workers for peace
During his daytrip to a country still marred by the effects of a recent war, Pope Francis said peace is... Read more
Minnesota archdiocese to cooperate amid charges of mishandling abuse allegations
The Minneapolis-St. Paul archdiocese has pledged cooperation amid charges of mishandling allegations against a former priest of sexual misconduct involving... Read more
'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War
When Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian... Read more
Justice, peace and equality: Sarajevo's hopes for papal visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Sarajevo could be an opportunity to advance peace, equality, and justice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite... Read more
For St. John's University, affordable tuition is a Catholic cause
Aiming to reduce the financial burden of a college education, the New York-based St. John’s University has enacted a tuition... Read more
Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'
Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more
Twenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trust
A key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that “mutual trust” was the first victim of the country’s recent war –... Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
Australian bishops stress Cardinal Pell’s determination to fight sex abuse
A group of Australian bishops have emphasized Cardinal George Pell’s record of leadership against clergy sex abuse following critical news... Read more
Cardinal Kasper backpedals on papal endorsement of controversial proposal
Almost single-handedly one cleric has turned the Church’s teaching on Communion, marriage and divorce into an international debate. Read more
Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians
Persecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to... Read more
Pope Francis pays for 120 of Rome's poor to visit Shroud of Turin
In his latest act of papal charity, Pope Francis has donated funds for two busloads of homeless and sick pilgrims... Read more
Her husband has been jailed and tortured in Iran - but her faith hasn't wavered
The wife of a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress to work for his release, while... Read more
Why did most of the journalists at the 'shadow council' fail to report on it?
Since only one quarter of the media representatives present at last week's closed-door meeting of German, French, and Swiss bishops... Read more
Florist asks court to overturn mandatory gay marriage support
A florist has appealed to the Washington State Supreme Court to review court rulings that could cause her financial ruin... Read more
Catholics voice hope that Pope Francis will build bridges in Bosnia
Pope Francis will find a country still suffering from ethnic and religious suspicion when he visits Bosnia and Herzegovina this... Read more
How the Supreme Court's hijab decision helps faith in the workplace
Many religious believers will benefit from the Supreme Court’s Monday decision that a clothing store wrongly discriminated against a prospective... Read more
