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Papal visit fosters Albanians' hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to Albania is a “gigantic event” for the religiously diverse country as it seeks a greater role... Read more
Albanian martyrs knew God's consolation, Pope says off-the-cuff
God’s consolation for Albania’s martyrs and other persecuted Christians is a reminder for us all of the intimate consolation that... Read more
Faith brings light to hardship, Pope Francis says at children's center
Pope Francis visited an Albanian center for abandoned children on Sunday, emphasizing in his remarks that Christian charity can help... Read more
Truth has 'power of attraction,' Pope says to religious leaders
The “conviction that truth has its own power of attraction,” said Pope Francis, negates the need for those secure in... Read more
Update in Albania – Muslims pray for Pope, security a non-issue
In a press briefing Sunday the Vatican's spokesman downplayed worries over Pope Francis' safety in Albania, also noting that Muslims... Read more
Pope Francis to Albanian youth: Where you exist, there is hope
After celebrating Mass at Mother Teresa square during his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis led the crowds in the... Read more
Pope Francis: No one can use religion as a pretext for violence
Pope Francis opened his trip to Albania praising the “coexistence” between members of different faiths in the country, while condemning... Read more
After brutal persecution, Albania 'reopened' to missionary zeal
During Mass at Mother Teresa square as part of his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis recalled the country's vicious... Read more
Vatican announces commission to streamline marriage process
Pope Francis will establish a commission to review the matrimonial process in canon law with the goal of simplifying the... Read more
Girl's Christmas letter to atheist dictator shows plea for peace
A little girl’s Christmas letter asking Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha to pray for peace, not knowing of his repressive and... Read more
Filipinos unite around faith as volcano forces mass evacuations
Residents near the restive Mayon volcano in the Philippines are turning to prayer as the mountain begins to erupt, and... Read more
Albania prepares for papal Mass
A Franciscan involved in the preparations for Pope Francis’ trip to Albania said that he hopes for a surprise from... Read more
Next Chicago archbishop aims to nourish faith
Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing... Read more
Weapons, low funding hinder Middle East humanitarian aid
Foreign weapons and a lack of funding are among the serious challenges facing humanitarian response efforts in the Middle East,... Read more
Pope Francis taps Blase Cupich to lead Chicago archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Spokane, Wash. Bishop Blase Cupich as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Chicago, replacing retiring... Read more
The liturgical reform, as seen by one of its protagonists
The newly published memoirs of Fr. Louis Bouyer, who was intimately involved in the reform of the Roman liturgy following... Read more
Martyrs' memory to be a focus of Pope's visit to Albania
Focused on the memory of the martyrs, Pope Francis’ one-day journey to Albania is aimed at restoring the link between... Read more
Vatican sources deny that Pope is upset over cardinals' marriage book
Catholic Church sources have dismissed rumors that Pope Francis is annoyed by an Ignatius Press book critical of Cardinal Walter... Read more
Bodily resurrection is key to Christian identity, Pope reminds
Bodily resurrection is a reality which is the seal of our identity as Christians, Pope Francis said in his Friday... Read more
Scottish bishops encourage cooperation, involvement in wake of vote
Following a historic vote in which Scotland rejected independence from the U.K., the Bishop’s Conference of Scotland recognized the decision... Read more
