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Two years into papacy, Francis continues path set in first moments
The infant moments of Francis’ papacy deeply signified what his future mission would be like, reflected Catholics who were present... Read more
Pope Francis says he wanted to enter US from Mexican border
In a lengthy interview with a Mexican multimedia group Pope Francis hit on several topics including his visit to the... Read more
Pope Francis declares Holy Year for Mercy
During his homily for a Lenten penitential service, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary Jubilee to start at the end of... Read more
Journalist blasted for lying in confessional, recording priests' answers
The confessional is one of the most private and privileged places in the world. So when an Italian journalist violated... Read more
Abortion support blights European Parliament report, critics charge
The European Parliament has ignored the needs of children by adopting a human rights report that supports abortion access in... Read more
Pope reiterates lessons from Korea in meeting with nation's bishops
His trip last August to South Korea was on Pope Francis' mind Thursday when he met with the nation's bishops,... Read more
Catholics supporting Archbishop Cordileone on school identity feel silenced, pressured
Amid a PR campaign and protests against Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s attempt to clarify Catholic teaching in the San Francisco schools,... Read more
CNA exclusive poll: Americans agree – protect religious liberty
Religious freedom battles continue to take place in courtrooms around the country, but in the court of public opinion, religious... Read more
When it comes to faith, there's no room for compromise, Pope says
It is the saints – not the hypocrites – who carry the Church forward, Pope Francis said Thursday, cautioning that... Read more
Bishops push for religious freedom protections in adoption, foster care
With increasing pressure on adoption and foster care agencies to act against their religious beliefs, the U.S. bishops are pushing... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishops for Spokane, Lexington dioceses
On Thursday the Vatican announced that Bishop Thomas Anthony Daly has been tapped to lead Spokane’s Catholic population, while Fr.... Read more
March 15, 2015: A day of fasting, prayer for war-torn Syria
As the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian civil war approaches, the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic... Read more
Catholic dissenters' convention keynoter: A pornographic sex columnist?
Dan Savage coordinates an annual pornography festival. He has made obscene tirades about Pope Benedict XVI, denigrated the practice of... Read more
Malawian bishops visit flooded areas, showing solidarity and delivering aid
Malawi's bishops are making solidarity visits to areas in the country's southern and central regions to deliver aid items collected... Read more
Curia reform may include an office for negotiations in the Secretariat of State
The Vatican Secretary of State suggested Wednesday that an ‘office for pontifical mediation’ may established within the ranks of the... Read more
Don't kill the disabled – Maryland lawmakers warned against assisted suicide bill
A physician-assisted suicide bill in Maryland preys on those who are vulnerable or disabled, and promotes suicide as an acceptable... Read more
Archbishop Romero, Salvadoran martyr, to be beatified May 23
May 23 will be the beatification date for El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar Romero, an outspoken advocate for the poor and... Read more
Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more
Economic progress for Syria's women proves a silver lining amid war
The destruction of Syria’s ongoing war has unearthed an unexpected jewel in the refugee camps of Lebanon: the chance for... Read more
A milkshake for the Pope: One sweet way to support Francis in Philly
As the City of Brotherly Love prepares to host the next World Meeting of Families – and Pope Francis’ first... Read more
