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Debt, illness, discrimination – Syrian refugees struggle in Lebanon
After losing their homes and their livelihoods, Syrian refugees in Lebanon are now finding their plight worsened by the financial... Read more
An early Christmas present: Pope Francis to meet man serving life sentence
As inmates are moved by a letter Pope Francis has sent to the prison of a small town in central... Read more
Christ offers healing and peace, Sydney archbishop says after siege
In the aftermath of a hostage situation at an Australian café, Sydney’s Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., stressed that the love... Read more
O Holy Night! Most Americans believe in Christmas story
Christmas carols echo reality for most Americans, who believe in the historical accuracy of several Gospel descriptions of the birth... Read more
Only a repentant heart will receive salvation, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis touched on the importance of being humble and open to the Lord's correction, encouraging the faithful to offer... Read more
Indian migrants in Holy Land walk to Bethlehem for peace
More than 2,000 Indian migrant workers in the Holy Land took part in a brief pilgrimage from Jerusalem to Bethlehem's... Read more
Final report: Vatican thanks women religious, stresses focus on Christ
The Vatican has published the results of its apostolic visitation examining the quality of religious communities across the U.S. in... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, Holy Family holds lesson on immigration
Faithful Catholics “need to remember that the Holy Family too was once a family of immigrants and refugees,” Archbishop Charles... Read more
At Vienna conference, Holy See renews call for nuclear disarmament
At a meeting on the impact of nuclear arms last week, the Holy See complained that institutions have not found... Read more
Vatican budgets for 2015 to be prepared by springtime
In an effort to improve the Holy See budgeting system, the Secretariat for the Economy has already trained Vatican employees... Read more
A long vacancy: Controversial religious freedom diplomat takes helm
The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 on Friday to confirm Rabbi David Saperstein as the next U.S. Ambassador at-large for International... Read more
US asks Vatican to help relocate Guantanamo inmates
On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met briefly with his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to discuss... Read more
Pope Francis to media: People are more valuable than 'hits'
Catholics working in media would do well to remember that communications is about informing people – not collecting “hits,” Pope... Read more
Papuan bishop decries witch hunts, violence against women
A bishop in Papua New Guinea last week condemned the witch hunts which take place in the country, where many... Read more
Sydney archbishop calls for prayers amid hostage crisis
The archbishop of Sydney has called for prayers after several people were taken hostage in the Australian city, reminding citizens... Read more
Voucher backers to Colorado high court: don't exclude religious schools
The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs has joined several other Christian schools and organizations in a legal brief to support... Read more
No such thing as gloomy-faced saints, Pope Francis says
Christian joy is borne out of nearness to Christ, said Pope Francis during his Angelus address for the third Sunday... Read more
Does the West ignore Iraqi Christians because they lack economic stake?
The leader of the Syriac Catholic Church has lashed out at Western governments, charging that they ignore the plight of... Read more
Healing and hope: Newtown's Catholic parish two years after shooting
It was two years ago that Monsignor Robert Weiss rushed to the scene of the Sandy Hook elementary shooting, where... Read more
Australian bishop entrusts diocese to Mary, Star of the Sea at Installation
During the homily at his Mass of Installation as Bishop of Broken Bay on Friday, Peter Comensoli entrusted both the... Read more
