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'I'm not worried' about resistance, Pope Francis says in new interview
In an interview with the Argentine daily “La Nacion” published Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on a variety of topics, giving... Read more
'Let yourselves be consoled' during Advent, Pope Francis says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked that during Advent the faithful prepare for the Lord’s coming by... Read more
For Catholics and Muslims, interreligious dialogue a path to peace
Pursuing interreligious dialogue and opening hearts and minds to others are the way to face troubled times, stressed participants in... Read more
House overcomes partisan bickering to pass disabilities bill
After eight years in legislative limbo, a bill helping those with disabilities to save in tax-exempt accounts and still receive... Read more
Pope Francis decries persecution of Iraqi Christians in video message
In a video message delivered to the displaced Iraqi Christians on Saturday, Pope Francis decried the suffering experienced by those... Read more
Advent meditations for Pope delve into meaning of peace
Papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa gave his first advent homily to Pope Francis, touching on the biblical meaning of the... Read more
Pope: the 'feminine genius' takes on theology's uncharted territory
In an address given to theologians, Pope Francis praised the increasing presence of women in the field, saying that their... Read more
Vatican finance czar finds robust resources as transparency measures advance
In a recent article for the Catholic Herald, Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, shed light... Read more
Prayer in the Philippines: bracing for Super Typhoon Hagupit
With Super Typhoon Hagupit approaching, tens of thousands of people have fled the coasts, as disaster relief agencies prepare for... Read more
Award praises OKC archbishop's 'rallying cry' against black mass
Oklahoma City’s Archbishop Paul Coakley has received a Catholic leadership award for his prominent opposition to a satanic black mass... Read more
How a modern DC art exhibit is learning womanhood from Mary
A new art exhibit in Washington, D.C., hopes to revive a sense of womanhood exemplified in the Virgin Mary, as... Read more
Will an ancient Christian culture disappear unless East and West unite?
The East and West must cooperate to save ancient Christian cultures in the Middle East, to secure peace, and to... Read more
Huge crowds flock to see St Francis Xavier's relics on his feast day
On Wednesday, the 462nd anniversary of his death, an estimated 200,000 people visited Se Cathedral in Old Goa to venerate... Read more
Author, cardinals spar over reports of conclave campaigning
The 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis is news again now that four cardinals have denied a new book’s... Read more
Protect us – One archbishop's plea as Nigeria elections loom
As Nigeria's general elections draw near, the archbishop of the central city of Jos warned candidates not to put political... Read more
From the lion's den: Alice von Hildebrand's 'happy failure'
Despite having a life radically different than the one she expected as a Belgium youth, philosopher Dr. Alice von Hildebrand... Read more
Ratzinger's retraction: the fruit of 42 years of theological maturation
News broke weeks ago that a new volume of Benedict XVI's collected works was being released in German with an... Read more
Coming soon: the Vatican's report on US women religious
The Vatican has confirmed it will release its report on the state of women religious in the United States later... Read more
Turkish Muslims 'deeply appreciated' papal visit
Pope Francis' visit to Turkey was highly appreciated by Muslims because of the care and interest he demonstrated for them,... Read more
Pope Francis praises the 'hidden holiness' of everyday saints
Pope Francis cautioned against the false appearances of those who are proud or vain, saying that true holiness is found... Read more
