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Beware of 'white-gloved' terrorism, Pope tells Middle East nuns
One day after canonizing the first two Palestinian saints since the early days of Christianity, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
Want more religious vocations? Improve your family life, nun says
As the Church brings the needs of the family to the forefront with the upcoming Synod this fall, one Dominican... Read more
For Arab Christianity, new women saints give encouraging example
The Catholic Church’s celebration of the canonization of two new women saints from Palestine on Sunday helps recognize both women’s... Read more
At Lourdes shrine, 'wounded warriors' can pray for peace and healing
Military service members’ annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Lourdes can be a time of healing and peace, especially... Read more
Pope appeals for peace in Burundi
On Sunday morning, Pope Francis called for prayers for the people of Burundi, where violent clashes have broken out following... Read more
Pope Francis shares the secret of the saints: life in Christ's love
Pope Francis canonized the Church’s four newest saints on Sunday, praising their loving witness to Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Read more
Will Francis build on Benedict's legacy when he visits the US?
Pope Francis will remain within the tradition of previous papal visits to the U.S. when he comes to the east... Read more
Hundreds of US priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching
Nearly 1,000 United States priests made their own a petition to the fathers of the upcoming Synod, originally made public... Read more
Pope Francis reminds Christians to have a festive faith
Speaking to vowed religious, Pope Francis said Christianity must be festive. He praised the special nourishing power of a nun’s... Read more
Population control won't solve climate change, Caritas official says
Controlling populations is not the answer in fighting poverty and protecting the environment, says a leading official for the Catholic... Read more
They lived Christianity: Italy's saints of social action
Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turin is an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding group of saints whose lives embodied... Read more
Justice and truth are the keys to peace in Central African Republic, Pope says
Pope Francis' address to the bishops of the Central African Republic on Friday focused on the Church's role in fostering... Read more
Pope Francis: Fear and joylessness are signs of bad spiritual health
In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis said that Christian communities become “sick” when they live in fear and... Read more
A modern-day St Francis? Archbishop works to rebuild Syrian Church amid destruction
A four-year civil war in Syria has left a mounting death toll and displaced millions of persons, but one bishop... Read more
Is the pill shrinking parts of women's brains? New report suggests yes
Adding to recent controversies (1) surrounding various forms of birth control (2), a new study out of UCLA suggests that... Read more
Mindful of God's mercy, pastor accepts new role as Bishop of Nottingham
On the news of his being appointed the Bishop of Nottingham by Pope Francis, Monsignor Patrick McKinney said that in... Read more
Don't let armed drones ease the path to conflict, US bishops warn
The use of armed drones have practical and moral consequences for conflict and warfare – and the government needs to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle, the first Caritas Internationalis president from Asia
Cardinal Luis Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, is the new president of Caritas Internationalis. The general assembly of the umbrella organization... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop voices 'deep sadness', prays for train derailment victims
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia reacted Wednesday to the deadly train derailment in his city with sadness and prayers. Read more
When detention denies dignity: bishops offer look inside US migrant, refugee policy
“Please help us, please pray for us.” These were the words of detained migrants and refugees at a Karnes, Texas... Read more
