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Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Without its Christian roots, Europe won't help the world
The European Union could be significant and helpful in solving crises around the world, but its common effort should lie... Read more
You are hurting the Church if you're lukewarm, Pope Francis warns
In his homily for Mass celebrated at the Santa Marta residence Monday Pope Francis warned against the harm of “lukewarm”... Read more
Educate, legislate, fund: three responses to Down syndrome
In order to halt the abortion of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome, much must be done for education, research, and... Read more
Pope calls for end to death penalty out of respect for human dignity
Pope Francis called for the abolition of capital punishment during a speech on Thursday, as well as all forms of... Read more
Colo. bishops refute claims regarding personhood ballot measure
The Colorado Catholic bishops responded last week to a recent media campaign sponsored by Catholics for Choice against Amendment 67,... Read more
English bishop shares 'never failing' gift of the rosary with his diocese
Since prayers through the Blessed Virgin Mary “never fail,” Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth is commemorating this month of the... Read more
'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
Pope Francis: God's image is revealed in the face of our brothers
The message Pope Francis sent during his Sunday Angelus address was that love of God and neighbor are inseparably united,... Read more
Twelve Iraqi priests, monks suspended for breaking vow of obedience
Chaldean patriarch Louis Sako I has suspended a group of monks and priests who fled Iraq without consulting their superiors,... Read more
Vatican gives global communications group official stamp of approval
In a rare move, the Vatican has officially recognized the public communications organization SIGNIS as a Catholic association, which, according... Read more
Church mourns death of Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, priest and scientist
The Church is mourning the death of Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete, who died early Friday following a lengthy illness; he was... Read more
Cardinal Nichols clarifies, dispels media portrayals of synod
After returning from the 2014 Synod on the Family, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has clarified that the meeting was... Read more
Beyond economics, youth unemployment a 'problem of dignity,' Pope says
Pope Francis has sent a message to young people affected by the “culture of waste,” calling on them to spread... Read more
Sistine Chapel being used as sacred place – not 'venue for private parties'
Director of the Vatican Museums Antonio Paolucci has rejected rumors that they are now renting the Sistine Chapel, adding that... Read more
For terminally-ill seminarian, a life with suffering is not void of dignity
A seminarian is looking forward to his ordination to the diaconate this spring and the priesthood a year later, even... Read more
Pope calls Christians to be 'living stones' of the Church
In his homily for Mass at the Santa Marta residence on Oct. 24, Pope Francis reflected on the call of... Read more
Two flawed candidates? Catholics mull over voting options
In an election where all political candidates hold problematic positions, Catholic voters may choose “the lesser of two evils,” cast... Read more
Ebola survivor Nina Pham: I believe in the power of prayer
Nina Pham, a Dallas nurse who has been battling Ebola after treating a patient in Texas, has now been declared... Read more
Archbishop Chaput rejects 'false' media reports on synod comments
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia rejected claims that he had harshly criticized the Vatican or the recent synod, saying... Read more
