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Australian bishops welcome new head of pastoral life commission
The Australian bishops' conference has welcomed Alison Burt as the new leadership steering the national Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life... Read more
Pope Francis: Our faith is based on Christ, not 'persuasive words'
The “rock” of our faith is not found in “wise and persuasive words,” Pope Francis said, but rather in the... Read more
A Catholic philosopher's spellbinding fight against Hitler
Dietrich von Hildebrand first earned the hatred of the Nazi party in 1921. Read more
'Pray for the forgotten,' Pope exhorts on Feast of All Souls
In his Angelus address delivered for the Feast of All Souls, Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for... Read more
Pope Francis reaches out to schismatic Old Catholic Church
Despite continuing theological, ethical and ministerial differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the schismatic Old Catholic Conference, the two... Read more
Pope on All Saints Day: Beatitudes will lead us to God
During Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at Rome’s Verano cemetery, Pope Francis exhorted believers to follow the way... Read more
Mary the center of heavenly host, Pope says on All Saints Day
In his Angelus address for the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said that it is a joy to have... Read more
Tunisia: The Muslim nation where Christians enjoy relative freedom
In Tunisia, public expressions of Christianity are against the law and the government frowns on conversions. But compared to the... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
After four years of drafts and adjustments, the troubled Legion of Christ has announced that its new constitutions have been... Read more
Vatican releases official English translation of synod's final report
Now released in English, the Synod of Bishop's final relatio reveals a more positive tone regarding the family called for... Read more
A (literal) breath of fresh air for the Sistine Chapel's frescos
The first major makeover the Sistine Chapel has had since 1994 brings with it a completely new LED lighting system... Read more
It's not the law that saves you – it's Christ, Pope reflects
Christians who cling to the law and not to love are like the hypocrite Pharisees in the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more
Candidate in Washington state lampooned for his Catholic faith
Mark Miloscia, a candidate for Washington's state senate, has been attacked for his Catholic faith and adherence to Church teaching... Read more
Want to bolster families? Return to Gospel concepts of freedom, fidelity
The Church must work to strengthen the family by helping couples practice Christian concepts of virtues if it wishes to... Read more
March of Saints aims to catechize Filipino children about heaven
Families in Manila are gearing up to march in a colorful Oct. 31 parade dressed as their favorite saints, to... Read more
Rethinking her death, Brittany Maynard praised for seeing life's value
As a 29 year-old woman with terminal brain cancer reconsiders her resolve to end her life, one scholar says the... Read more
How one cardinal proposes to correct ignorance of marriage's nature
According to the Archbishop of Washington, the recent Synod on the Family worked to address the challenge that many young... Read more
Vatican astronomer yawns at frenzy over Pope's Big Bang words
A leading Vatican astronomer said that although some see Pope Francis' recent words on the Big Bang as signifying a... Read more
Philly archdiocese: RNS blogger 'inventing own reality'
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has shrugged off a recent blog post that sought to pit Pope Francis against Archbishop Charles... Read more
The devil is no myth – he's real and we must fight him, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the devil is more than and an idea, and in order... Read more
