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For Catholics in Ukraine 'the situation in the war zones is catastrophic'
For Bishop Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizha, the situation in Eastern Ukraine is dramatic: his diocese encompasses almost the entire eastern... Read more
Conference to consider the human element in Catholic family life
Catholic marriage preparation and pastoral care of the family in light of human nature will be the topic of an... Read more
Without the Church, Jesus 'is at the mercy of our imagination,' Pope says
In his homily on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis said that Jesus and his mother Mary are “inseparable,” just like... Read more
In peace message, Pope takes aim at modern-day slavery
Denouncing modern slavery as a “scourge,” Pope Francis on New Year’s Day called for concrete action and the “globalization of... Read more
Pope: This New Year's, embrace gratitude, reject slavery of sin
At the year's end, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s saving presence within time, cautioning against nostalgia for the slavery of... Read more
In Zimbabwe, poverty is the Church's biggest enemy
Father Felix Tachiona Mukaro is disappointed in his country’s politicians, as many Zimbabweans are, saying they are more concerned with... Read more
Large families are schools of solidarity and sharing, Francis affirms
In an address on Sunday to Italy's National Numerous Family Association, Pope Francis thanked the members of large families for... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ongoing AirAsia search
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis promised his prayers for families affected by the disappearance of an AirAsia... Read more
In refugee limbo, Iraqi Christians keep the faith
Threatened by forced conversion or death at the hands of the Islamic State, many Iraqi Christians have had to flee... Read more
In Pakistan, 'living the faith is a new challenge every day'
The brutality of the act can hardly be surpassed: in early November, a Christian couple was beaten and burned to... Read more
Thai bishops declare Holy Year of prayer for a New Pentecost
The Thai Catholic bishops have declared a “Holy Year” aimed at restoring the fervor of a New Evangelization and commemorating... Read more
Members of Congress: Abortion funding breaks health care law promise
More than 75 members of Congress have written the Obama administration emphasizing that abortion coverage must be billed separately under... Read more
Saint's martyrdom strips Christmas of false 'saccharine-sweetness'
Pope Francis marked the feast day of Saint Stephen on Dec. 26, noting that the martyrdom of the early Church... Read more
Catholic refugee relief opens hearts in Syria
Catholic participation in refugee and humanitarian relief in the Syrian civil war is strengthening a foundation for future peace despite... Read more
The Pope's Christmas prayer – deliver children who suffer due to violence
In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Pope Francis prayed for all who suffer due to war and conflict, asking... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's birth more powerful than history of sin
The birth of Jesus – a light that shattered the world's darkness on Christmas night – witnesses to God's love... Read more
You are not 'lords of the manor': Pope Francis' tough words to curia
Pope Francis issued a strong message to members of the curia this week, warning them against careerism and urging them... Read more
Australians celebrate episcopal consecration of two Melbourne bishops
Jubilation marked the episcopal concration of Terence Curtin and Mark Edwards as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, which... Read more
A Christmas with tears – Pope Francis' words to Middle East
In a Christmas message to Christians of the Middle East, Pope Francis grieved the violence that has ravaged and displaced... Read more
How the Church has helped fight AIDS in Uganda, Malawi
Catholic leaders in Uganda and Malawi have issued largely positive informal progress reports on local Church efforts to combat HIV/AIDS... Read more
