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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
Priest hopes papal visit will nurture fledgling Albanian Church
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Albania could encourage the leaders of the Catholic Church in a nation with a long... Read more
Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says
Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more
Catholic CrossFit gym lifts Colo. priests
A Catholic CrossFit gym in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is bringing a whole new meaning to redemptive suffering. Read more
NY cardinal: parade decision is matter of gay identity vs action
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has clarified his support for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while acknowledging some remaining... Read more
Crisis pregnancy center film praised at UN Women's Guild screening
A film based on the true story of hope offered to a young woman in a crisis pregnancy received positive... Read more
Spanish youth call on government to keep pro-life promises
A pro-life youth organization in Spain is asking the government to move forward with its reform of the country’s abortion... Read more
San Diego bishop remembered for Christian example in life, death
San Diego’s late Bishop Cirilo Flores was “a man of the Beatitudes” with a deep affection for the people of... Read more
World Youth Day organizer named as next Sydney archbishop
Pope Francis has named the next Archbishop of Sydney: Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., a Sydney native and a lead... Read more
Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram murdered 2,500 in his diocese
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri has denounced the militant Islamist group Boko Haram for the murders of more than... Read more
Being honest about our sin 'opens us to the Lord's caress'
At daily Mass, Pope Francis drew from the Gospel reading of the woman who washed Christ's feet with her tears... Read more
Catholic women's conference refreshes moms, forges friendships
A pair of Catholic authors has found a new way to give mothers some time off while helping break the... Read more
Curia reform advances as cardinals, minors protection group meet
As Pope Francis' council of cardinals for curia reform gather this week in Rome, the newly-created Pontifical Commission for Protection... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Congress must remedy taxpayer abortion funding
The head of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee has renewed a call for Congressional action after a new report verified... Read more
Pope's visit will change Philippines, Cardinal Tagle hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January will be an opportunity to lead the Church in the country down... Read more
Relief workers welcome US action against Ebola
President Barack Obama’s announcement of personnel and other aid to combat the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa drew... Read more
Bishops praise agreement on low-income child care bill
The U.S. bishops’ conference has praised federal lawmakers for reaching an agreement to reauthorize legislation that funds child care and... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Ukraine 'flowing with blood,' America must speak up
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has urged U.S. Catholics to listen to the “chilling” pleas of Greek-Catholic bishops who... Read more
Pope Francis uses fast-track move to canonize first Sri Lankan
Blessed Joseph Vaz will soon become Sri Lanka's first saint after Pope Francis Sept. 17 advanced his cause for canonization... Read more
