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Want to learn obedience? Look at the 'woman by the Cross'
Celebrating Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis reflected on the... Read more
Vatican and Vietnam continue to strengthen ties, seek full relations
The Holy See held a fifth round of talks with the Vietnamese government on Wednesday and Thursday to strengthen and... Read more
New South Wales Catholic magazine wins religious press award
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, in Australia's state of New South Wales, is rejoicing over having won multiple media honors from... Read more
Petition against OKC black mass draws support of 85,000
More than 85,000 people have signed a petition asking the city-run Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall to cancel a... Read more
'Why the Cross?' Pope asks during Sunday Angelus
On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Pope Francis used basic questions about the necessity of salvation to... Read more
Pope Francis to couples: Cross illuminates purpose of marriage
“Marriage is a symbol of life... the Sacrament of love of Christ and the Church, a love which finds its... Read more
Francis to Congolese bishops: Contribute, but don't replace politicians
In his ad limina address to the bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pope Francis assured them of... Read more
Christian leaders prayerfully remember 9/11 at historic summit
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Christian patriarchs denounced terrorism and emphasized the need for peaceful... Read more
American Catholic deacon and doctor assisting in Liberia Ebola outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has infected at least 4,269 people, and claimed... Read more
War ruins God's creative work, Pope says
Pope Francis warned against the destructive indifference towards our brothers and sisters that arises from ideologies of war during a... Read more
Report: Boko Haram threatens regional capital in Nigeria
The militant Islamic group Boko Haram has surrounded Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, according to local leaders who charge... Read more
Being married by Pope Francis is a dream come true, couple says
An Italian couple to be married over the weekend by Pope Francis say they could not wish for anything more... Read more
Sts John XXIII, John Paul II added to General Roman Calendar
The Congregation for Divine Worship on Thursday added Saints John XXIII and John Paul II to the universal calendar of... Read more
Mo. lawmakers override governor's veto to pass pro-life measures
The Missouri legislature has overridden two vetoes from Gov. Jay Nixon in order to implement a three-day waiting period before... Read more
Catholics in America will - and do - suffer for 'swimming against the tide'
Faithful Catholics will face increasing difficulties in American society as public life becomes more dominated by another “religion” that marginalizes... Read more
Benedict XVI poses for first selfies
The first “selfie” of retired pontiff Benedict XVI is making the rounds on social networks. Read more
Vatican confirms papal trip to Turkey in November
A statement released by the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, where he is expected... Read more
Pope Francis: correction without charity is 'a slap in the face'
In his daily Mass on Friday Pope Francis spoke about fraternal correction, explaining that it heals and builds up the... Read more
Iraqis will be seen like early Christian martyrs, priest predicts
An Argentinian priest caring for the Catholic community in Baghdad says the faith of persecuted Iraqi Christians is moving and... Read more
'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe
Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more
