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DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church
It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in... Read more
'Little' friars credit vocation boom to Pope's name
Gathered in Rome for their general chapter meeting, members of the Order of Friars Minor – better known as Franciscans... Read more
As synod council meets, 'shadow council' pushes acceptance of gay unions
While the Synod of Bishops' ordinary council gathered to discuss the upcoming Synod on the Family this week, a private... Read more
Think you're important because you have money? Think again, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned against the “counter-witness” of those who seek to follow both Jesus and worldly... Read more
What does Pope Francis miss most? Walking in the streets, eating pizza at restaurants
In a recent interview with an Argentine newspaper, Pope Francis said he misses the “tranquillity of walking in the streets”... Read more
A 'reality check' for Ireland's Church – gay marriage vote both challenge and invitation
The Christian message can't be shaken by a national vote, but Ireland’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage is forcing Catholic... Read more
Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response
Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more
Why no one wants to talk about China's female suicide problem
Zhang Xihuan doesn't know what was going through her mind when she swallowed a mouthful of the pesticide stored behind... Read more
Respect creation – this is a must for every single Christian, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis used Sunday's feast of Pentecost – the descent of the Holy Spirit – as an occasion to remind... Read more
Relics of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II light fires of faith in Thailand
Scores of Catholic faithful are taking part in the Thailand tour of the sacred relics of St. John XXIII and... Read more
Denver's Archbishop Aquila restores sacraments to original order
In an unprecedented change for an archdiocese, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver announced that the Sacraments of Initiation –... Read more
Oscar Romero, a 'father of the poor,' beatified in El Salvador
Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified in El Salvador this morning, with Pope Francis declaring from the Vatican that the martyr's... Read more
Pope: Oscar Romero was a martyr who fought violence with love
On the day of Oscar Romero’s beatification in San Salvador, Pope Francis sent a letter to the current archbishop, praising... Read more
A drastic threat looms for an already ravaged Nepal – the rain season
With 3-4 months of heavy rain at their doorstep, Nepal citizens who have been without shelter for nearly a month... Read more
Syrian Catholic archdiocese asks prayers for kidnapped priest
The Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of Homs confirmed on Friday that a priest in the diocese has been kidnapped, and has... Read more
Pope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorje
Pope Francis’ one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of... Read more
Vote to legalize gay marriage poses uncertain future for Ireland
As Ireland goes to the polls to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage, one Church official warns that the... Read more
History versus caricature: 3 facts that show us the real Romero
The beloved Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero was beatified El Salvador this weekend amid both celebration and what one critic calls... Read more
Want to empower women? Support mothers, politician argues
Ahead of a conference discussing the presence of women in the 2015 development agenda, organizers said goals fall short of... Read more
Pope's visit to Vatican departments a 'beautiful experience,' official says
On Friday Pope Francis began making stops at different departments of the Roman Curia – the first in series of... Read more
