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The Pope's advice on how to overcome jealousy and pride
In his weekly address for the Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis offered advice on fighting those tendencies which “dismember” the... Read more
The USSR's Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God
Catholic victims of the Soviet Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for their faith – and... Read more
Religious freedom deteriorating, but don't despair, official says
Although religious freedom conditions around the globe are worsening, Americans should see this fact as a cause for motivation rather... Read more
Minnesota dioceses sign abuse settlements, pledge to protect children
Two dioceses in Minnesota have reached undisclosed financial settlements with a victim of clergy abuse, promising to implement and abide... Read more
Remembering Helen Hull Hitchcock, 'a true daughter of God'
Helen Hull Hitchcock, a prominent Catholic speaker, author, and advocate for the Church’s teachings on women and liturgy, died at... Read more
Work, Pray, Love: Archbishop Chaput's advice for modern Christians
Religious believers should acknowledge that they are now “strangers” in U.S. society, in part because of their own failures, but... Read more
Why the bishop of Dallas sheltered a family on Ebola watch
When a Texas family feared to have contracted the Ebola virus was recently placed under quarantine, they found refuge from... Read more
After surviving Ebola, Liberians have another challenge - marginalization
"How is it that we have again become the marginalized of the earth?" That is what people ask Bishop Anthony... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ restores peace by breaking walls of division
Christ wants to see us reconciled rather than living as enemies, Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass on... Read more
Vatican releases details for Pope Francis' visit to Turkey
In response to an invitation sent by Patriarch Bartolomeo I of Constantinople, Pope Francis will make a three-day trip to... Read more
Formation for marriage can't end at the wedding, Catholic couple says
As the Church continues to reflect on the pastoral needs of the family following the recent Synod of Bishops, there... Read more
'Mystic in the slums': A glimpse into the prophetic life of Mother Teresa
“The world today is upside down, and is suffering so much, because there is so very little love in the... Read more
The Passion of Blessed Paul VI - 'Humanae vitae'
Father Francesco di Felice worked at the Secretariat of State during the pontificate of Bl. Paul VI, and recently recounted... Read more
200,000 activists tell Europe: stand up for persecuted Christians
More than 200,000 people have signed a petition asking European leaders to offer “real help” for persecuted Christians and other... Read more
Christian ministers told to perform gay 'weddings' or face jail time
Two Christian ministers in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, could face legal punishment or be forced to sell their nearly 100-year-old wedding... Read more
A Middle East without Christians - cardinals consider sad prospect
Monday's consistory of cardinals focused on the plight of Christians in the Middle East, especially in light of the rise... Read more
Blessed Paul VI, the Pope who led the Church's barque in troubled waters
Bl. Paul VI was the first 'modern man' to be elected Bishop of Rome, and he put the Church in... Read more
Interreligious marriage: a look at the synod from India's perspective
While some countries face family issues such as divorce and polygamy, the synod’s Indian participants have voiced concern for interreligious... Read more
Pope beatifies Paul VI, 'great helmsman' of Vatican II
Addressing those gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for the beatification of Paul VI, Pope Francis reminded Christians who... Read more
Church teaching on sexuality is simple, but not easy, priest says
When it comes to human sexuality, one of the predominant themes being discussed by participants at the Extraordinary Synod on... Read more
