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New Swiss Guards swear oath to defend, protect Pope Francis
On Wednesday 32 new Swiss Guards swore an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis, who told them their role is... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with Raul Castro May 10
Pope Francis will receive Cuban president Raul Castro Sunday morning May 10, in a “strictly private” audience, Vatican spokesman Father... Read more
Pope Francis on marriage: It's not about the dress or photos. It's about the mission.
Marriage is more than the wedding ceremony, the flowers, the dress, the photos, Pope Francis said in his weekly general... Read more
'Drinking with the Saints' – new book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits
“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more
'Little Boy' filmmaker to audiences: don't let critics tell you what to think
Following a string of negative reviews for his latest film, “Little Boy,” award-winning director and screenwriter Alejandro Monteverde said audiences... Read more
Pope Francis blesses image of children killed in Maryland fire
After reading a letter while visiting Rome’s North American Seminary detailing the death of two young girls in a house... Read more
Will Cardinal Tagle be the next president of international Caritas?
Two sources who work in Vatican charities told CNA on Tuesday that Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila will likely be... Read more
Ahead of National Police Week, DC cardinal honors fallen officers
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington called on Tuesday for gratitude to be given to the law enforcement officials who are... Read more
Facing uncertain future, Iraqi refugees sacrifice for education
Less than a mile away from the local coffee shops, fancy restaurants, and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, the capital... Read more
For Catholics in West Baltimore, the only answer to violence is community
After unrest erupted in Baltimore following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, Catholics stepped up to restore their communities... Read more
Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues
Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and... Read more
Pope Francis: A Bishop of Rome with a heart for Argentina
Vicar of Christ to the entire world, yet still a son of his homeland: Pope Francis continues to be attentive... Read more
Shooting over Muhammad cartoon event draws prayers from Dallas bishop
The attempted attack of two gunmen on a Texas venue hosting an event about cartoons depicting Islam’s prophet Muhammad has... Read more
Want to help families? Evangelize them, Pope says
Speaking to the bishops from the Republic of the Congo on Monday, Pope Francis encouraged them in their ministry to... Read more
International Criminal Court should step up against ISIS, report advises
The atrocities committed by the Islamic State require a strong global response, including action by the International Criminal Court, said... Read more
Indonesia draws international outcry for executing drug traffickers
The Australian bishops joined their voices to the international condemnation of the Indonesian government's execution of foreign drug traffickers last... Read more
California's soon-to-be saint hailed as a man ahead of his time
Experts in California history, archeology and the life of Bl. Junipero Serra have praised him as a passionate missionary with... Read more
How do you remain in Jesus? Do what he did, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis paid a visit to a parish on the southern outskirts of Rome, where he told parishioners... Read more
Unity with Christ will transform your life, Pope says
In his Sunday Regina Coeli address Pope Francis focused on the parable of the vine and the branches, saying that... Read more
Funeral for Germanwings crash victims held in Barcelona
Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica hosted a funeral for the 150 passengers of the Germanwings flight that crashed into the... Read more
