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Pope offers Mass for murdered Coptic Christians, hails them as 'martyrs'
Pope Francis offered his Tuesday morning Mass for the repose of the souls of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by... Read more
Unexpected friendships bloom as Vatican rolls out haircuts for homeless
As homeless men and women line up under the massive arms of Saint Peter's colonnade waiting to take advantage of... Read more
Meet the Christians in Syria who want to stay, despite the war
“Fortunately, the battles are over for now. There was fierce fighting in Al Nabek all through Advent. No one was... Read more
Chinese New Year bumps Ash Wednesday fasting for Asia's Catholics
Since Ash Wednesday coincides this year with Chinese New Year – also known as Lunar New Year – many bishops... Read more
What are the challenges facing family catechesis in India?
The Indian Catechetical Association held its ninth annual convention last week to evaluate the central challenges to both the evangelization... Read more
Federalism, same-sex marriage, and what a bishop has to say about it
The head of the U.S. bishops’ marriage committee is backing new legislation that thwarts the federal government from bypassing state... Read more
A Presidents Day reminder: rights are a gift from God
Past presidents have seen God and religion as an inherent part of Americans’ rights and freedoms, according to a Presidents... Read more
In sight of the nation's capitol, a massive Bible museum underway
A vast Bible museum is currently under construction in Washington, D.C. and has had strong support since its beginning phases... Read more
Pope condemns beheading of Egyptian Christians, says blood 'cries out to be heard'
Pope Francis mourned the 21 Egyptian Christians beheaded by the Islamic State, calling them martyrs that “belong to all Christians.” Read more
How Benedict XVI and his 'scandalous' hero speak to the modern crisis
Theological giants Benedict XVI and one of his heroes – the controversial Cardinal Jean Danielou – have been hailed for... Read more
Jesus has no 'proxy'– he touches our wounds with his hands, Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis focused on mercy, noting how Jesus heals not by giving lectures, but by... Read more
Take the red hat, but leave your 'spiritual box' behind, Pope tells cardinals
After elevating 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded them that true honor is found in service, and urged them to... Read more
A priest, a rabbi, and an imam walk into a website
It is hard to ignore the fact that religious intolerance has reached a boiling point the world over in the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput applauds Penn. governor for halt to death penalty
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has welcomed Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf's decision on Friday to effectively establish a moratorium on... Read more
Pope Francis' call to new cardinals: be captivated by truth
Pope Francis welcomed the Catholic Church’s newest cardinals on Saturday, encouraging them to center themselves in Jesus Christ as they... Read more
Marriage is what brings us together today, bishop says
Beyond boxed chocolates and Valentine cards, authentic married love is a gift and blessing that brings unity to society, and... Read more
Muslims respond to Chapel Hill shootings with prayer, calls for peace
Muslims gathered in front of the White House to pray for the victims of the Chapel Hill shooting on Friday,... Read more
In run-up to presidential vote, Nigerian bishop slams government corruption
Bitterly condemning “the ugly tide of corruption” in Nigeria’s government, the Bishop of Sokoto has highlighted the challenges awaiting the... Read more
At the consistory, a strong dedication to Vatican reforms
Reform was the watchword as cardinals met at the Vatican for briefings about the state of Vatican finances and about... Read more
'A dark day for Australia': Church laments detention of child asylum seekers
A report detailing the profoundly negative effects of the long-term detention of children seeking asylum in Australia has led Church... Read more
