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Memorial fund honors father who gave life for child with Down syndrome
When his son fell eight feet into a septic tank while working on their family farm in Virginia, Thomas S.... Read more
Protestors disrupt bishop's installation in Chile: 5 keys to understanding the controversy
A group of protesters attempted to stop the installation of Bishop Juan Barros Madrid as the new bishop of Osorno... Read more
Vatican invites 150 homeless for dinner, private tour of Sistine Chapel
In addition to food, umbrellas, sleeping bags, showers and haircuts, the Vatican is now offering Rome’s homeless the gift of... Read more
Vatican offers solidarity for victims of Alps plane crash
After a Germanwings Airbus carrying 150 people crashed Tuesday in the French Alps, the Holy See has assured the Pope's... Read more
Reclaiming the human figure – art exhibit uses body, form to evangelize
Can a portrait of a human face evangelize? Curators of a brand-new traveling art exhibit answer a resounding “Yes.” Read more
German prelate breaks rank with Cardinal Marx, insists on fidelity to Rome
A German cardinal has publicly opposed the words of two other German bishops who have suggested that the nation’s Church... Read more
A new hope: the Church of Naples after Pope Francis' visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Naples on Saturday fostered the commitment of the local Church to combat corruption and to continue... Read more
A 'spiritual oasis' – Southern Arabian cathedral celebrates 50 years
The Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, which serves the more than 2 million Catholics in the United Arab Emirates, Oman,... Read more
20 years of Evangelium Vitae: Vatican announces prayer vigil, rosary for life
An international prayer vigil prepared by the Vatican will recognize the 20th anniversary of Evangelium Vitae, the encyclical of Saint... Read more
Want women's equality? Don't downplay 'feminine genius,' Holy See tells UN
The recognition of women’s special and integral role in human progress cannot overlook the dignity of women as wives, mothers... Read more
Japan's history of 'hidden' Christians and what the Pope said about it
In a recent meeting with Japan's bishops, Pope Francis discussed how the country's brutal history of Christian persecution has given... Read more
Rome's poor receive 1,000 pounds of food from Pope Francis
Pope Francis is sending half a ton of food to families suffering hardships in Rome’s Tor Bella Monaca neighborhood. Read more
Got plans for Holy Week? Pope Francis does
Pope Francis' full slate of events for Holy Week includes plans for a traditional Stations of the Cross, Easter Masses... Read more
Pope invites Rome's homeless to distribute Gospels at Sunday angelus
Pope Francis on Sunday invited members of Rome's homeless community to join volunteers in handing out copies of the Gospel... Read more
Saint's relic with miraculous tendencies does it again for Pope Francis
While Pope Francis was giving some advice to the religious, priests and seminarians of Naples on Saturday, a miracle occurred:... Read more
Nuns watching soap operas and the 'terrorism' of gossip: Pope Francis and Naples' religious
In a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Naples, Pope Francis addressed various challenges of consecrated life, emphasizing... Read more
Prison bars aren't stronger than God's love, Pope says to inmates
During his one-day trip to Naples, Pope Francis made a stop at the local prison where he reminded inmates that... Read more
A feisty Pope Francis slams corruption, unemployment in Naples
Addressing the crowds in Naples' notorious outskirts of Scampia, Pope Francis gave a verbal slap to corrupt leaders who exploit... Read more
'It's time to surrender,' Pope tells crime-ridden Naples
Pope Francis told the people of Naples – a city ravaged by crime and mafia violence – that change is... Read more
Pope Francis reaches to Catholic Charities to tap new DC bishop
With a background in Hispanic ministry and service at Catholic Charities, the newly announced auxiliary bishop of Washington, D.C. hopes... Read more
