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Panama's first cardinal: I'm astonished at my appointment
Among the new cardinals Pope Francis will create in the February consistory is Bishop Jose Luis Lacunza Maestrojuan of the... Read more
'Given the new situation, a papal trip to Cuba would be hoped for'
Following the Vatican-brokered restoration of relations between the US and Cuba, a visit of Pope Francis to the island should... Read more
Beard meets religious freedom in distinctive Court decision
In a rare unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Muslim prisoner in Arkansas must be allowed... Read more
Pope Francis' curial reform: sending bishops home to dioceses
The appointment of Bishop Mario Toso as head of the small Italian diocese of Faenza-Modigliana leaves vacant the post of... Read more
The fight for human dignity - how MLK speaks to ISIS, abortion
The ongoing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is that every human life is sacred and must be protected... Read more
Full text of Pope's in-flight interview from Manila to Rome
Speaking to journalists aboard the Jan. 19 flight from Manila to Rome concluding his Asian pilgrimage, Pope Francis discussed what... Read more
Kids in poor countries suffer when West pushes sex agenda, Pope says
Pope Francis cautioned on Monday that gender ideologies from the wealthy western world are being imposed on developing nations by... Read more
Pope: 'Responsible parenthood' doesn't mean birth control
Pope Francis backed Blessed Paul VI's teaching against birth control and urged openness to life, but reminded couples that “responsible... Read more
Africa, South America trips in Pope's sights for next two years
Pope Francis has revealed that he hopes to make extensive voyages to Africa and Latin America in the next two... Read more
Pope confirms three US stops in September, no Mexico for now
During his in-flight press conference from Manila to Rome, Pope Francis confirmed he plans stops in Philadelphia, New York City... Read more
Philly archdiocese says Pope's US schedule yet to be finalized
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's communications director clarified that Pope Francis' official schedule during his trip to the U.S. in September... Read more
Thousands march to support human dignity in downtown LA
The first annual OneLife LA, heralded as a celebration of the dignity of every human life from conception to natural... Read more
Ecumenism will break shackles of racism, St Louis priest says
The ecumenism preached by Martin Luther King Jr. in his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech is key to breaking... Read more
After Francis: what the 'Pope of Surprises' means for Philippines bishops
Pope Francis’ departure from the Philippines prompted gratitude from leading bishops who encouraged Filipinos to reflect on the Pope’s message... Read more
The Philippines' farewell to visiting pontiff: "Pope Francis, we love you!"
The Pope departed the Philippines Monday morning from Villamor Air Base at a farewell ceremony where over 400 abandoned children... Read more
One Buddhist nun's thoughts on Pope Francis
A Buddhist nun who experienced Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines voiced her gratitude to the pontiff for his efforts... Read more
Philippines typhoon survivor: 'There's a reason for everything'
Elena Garado thought she was dead after being trapped under a table for four hours when Typhoon Yolanda hit her... Read more
Exclusive: Details of the proposal for Pope Francis' US visit revealed
Archbishop Bernardito Auza – a member of the organizing committee for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S. – has... Read more
A providential boost for the Philippine church's Year for Poor
A priest currently stationed in the Philippine diocese of Cebu said that not only is Pope Francis' visit an opportunity... Read more
History made! Philippine crowd for Pope Francis hits 6-7 million
The Vatican's spokesman said that papal history was made Sunday during Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines where an estimated... Read more
