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This 82-year-old cardinal says he'll face jail for democracy
One of several leaders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central movement to surrender to police after months of pro-democracy protests, Cardinal... Read more
For Holy Land youth, sports center to be ground for dialogue, peace
Franciscans in the Holy Land have launched a new project to bring together young people from different cultural and religious... Read more
Papal mace points to education's true purpose, Scottish bishop says
The presentation of a special Papal mace marking the 600th anniversary of Scotland’s oldest university is a reminder of the... Read more
Manila declares five-day holiday for Pope Francis' upcoming visit
In an executive order, the mayor of Manila has declared a five-day, non-working holiday for Pope Francis’ Jan. 15-19 visit... Read more
Court commended for staying execution of mentally ill man
The Catholic bishops in Texas thanked a federal appeals court for issuing a stay of execution for mentally ill inmate... Read more
How Christian division hampers peace, reconciliation in Holy Land
The lack of unity among Christians is one of the factors that keeps them from playing a mediatory role in... Read more
Investigation of former Dominican Republic nuncio moves forward
The Vatican’s press officer provided an update on the trial of laicized former nuncio Jozef Wesolowski, saying that the case... Read more
Pope Francis prays for more fruitful dialogue after trip to Turkey
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis recalled the activities of his recent trip to Turkey, and prayed that the... Read more
Catastrophe ahead? UN halts Syrian refugee food program
With winter approaching, Congress must act to help Syrian refugees whose basic needs are threatened by the U.N. suspension of... Read more
Catholics in Australia to observe day of solidarity with Middle East brethren
The Australian bishops have declared that Dec. 7 will be a day of solidarity throughout the country with Christians in... Read more
Cardinal Scola: Pope Francis will stand with tradition on marriage
In an interview with an Italian paper published on Tuesday, Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan stated that Pope Francis will... Read more
To uplift the poor, Catholic couple sees non-governmental solutions
Catholic philanthropists John and Carol Saeman say that helping the poor requires a “fundamental change” in how society responds to... Read more
Adoption takes the spotlight in pro-life ad campaign
A life-affirming online ad campaign seeks to present the positive experience of adoption as an alternative to abortion for women... Read more
Texas Catholics to governor: Don't execute mentally ill man
The Texas Catholic Conference has called on governor Rick Perry to stay the execution of mentally ill death row inmate... Read more
The Church is about Christ – not an NGO, Pope tells Swiss bishops
In an address to the Swiss bishops on Monday, Pope Francis urged them maintain a lively faith, lest their country’s... Read more
Pope: Knowledge alone doesn't reveal God; humble prayer does
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that no matter how much we study, we will never know anything... Read more
Religious leaders sign joint declaration to eradicate slavery
Leaders of the world’s major religions came together at the Vatican on Tuesday to sign a common declaration condemning slavery... Read more
'Year for Vocations': English diocese stresses universal call to sainthood
Alongside the Year for Consecrated Life called for by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury, England, is observing 2015 as... Read more
Thousands of Tango dancers to perform for Pope's birthday
Pope Francis enjoys the customs of his native Argentina. He drinks mate – an Argentinean tea – he follows soccer,... Read more
'Holy freedom' as one united family: the World Meeting of Families hymn
One week after Pope Francis announced he will attend the 2015 World Meeting of Families, the event’s organizers have released... Read more
