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Church educates through actions; not theoretical lectures
During his general audience Pope Francis continued to reflect on the Church as mother, explaining that she teaches us by... Read more
Amid mounting religious freedom threats, role of laity highlighted
As domestic religious freedom threats reach unprecedented levels, the lay faithful must play an active role in promoting and defending... Read more
Risque Carl's Jr ads prompt calls for boycott
The fast food chain Carl’s Jr. should drop its ads featuring scantily-clad models on the grounds that the ads both... Read more
Bishops' synod taking on a less formal tone under Pope Francis
The upcoming synod of bishops on the family will be set on a more informal tune, the secretary general of... Read more
Pope prays for family of journalist executed by Islamic State
Pope Francis has offered prayerful condolences to the family of Steven Sotloff, a U.S. journalist who was executed earlier this... Read more
Promoting religious freedom is 'root' of Middle East peace
Encouraging robust religious freedom is a critical foundation for peace and stability in the Middle East, said panelists discussing the... Read more
Obama Administration moves forward in challenging Little Sisters
The Obama Administration has announced that it will continue its legal fight against the Little Sisters of the Poor over... Read more
Global organization of religions proposed to counter terrorism
In a recent meeting with Pope Francis, former Israeli president Shimon Peres suggested forming an “Organization of United Relations” to... Read more
Pope Francis: Love doesn't care if you're ugly or beautiful
In his homily at Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about the love of Christ for his Church, noting how... Read more
Irish Church's new leader honored, humbled as he takes helm
As Cardinal Sean Brady resigns at the customary age of 75, newly appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland... Read more
Catholics in Ukrainian border diocese face suffering, uncertainty
For Catholics in the southeast Ukrainian Diocese of Odessa-Simferopol, ongoing Russian control of Crimea has created serious challenges and “incredible... Read more
Cardinals join to defend Church doctrine on divorce, remarriage
Five members of the College of Cardinals have joint-authored a book defending Church doctrine regarding divorced and remarried Catholics, affirming... Read more
Pope might visit Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew in November
Pope Francis may visit Turkey Nov. 29-30, strengthening the links with the Orthodox Church’s Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and advancing... Read more
Papal blessing proceeds will soon go to poor – not shopkeepers
Papal blessing certificates, often bought to mark weddings and first Communions, will soon only be available for purchase directly from... Read more
Founder: Catholic Studies programs help colleges fulfill call to faithfulness
University-level Catholic Studies programs are an essential response to the increasingly fragmented college experience, said the man who founded the... Read more
Official prayer, image for World Meeting of Families released
The official prayer and image for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year have been released to aid... Read more
San Diego diocese mourns death of Bishop Cirilo Flores
Bishop Cirilo Flores of San Diego passed away the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 6, at the city's Nazareth House, accompanied... Read more
Despite violence, rumors of Nigeria split called a false alarm
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama spoke out in the wake of more violent attacks in Nigeria, noting that although fears are high,... Read more
Italian publication says it does not see ISIS violence as 'war of religion'
Jesuit-run Italian newspaper La Civiltà Cattolica has clarified that it does not view ISIS violence as a 'war of religion,'... Read more
God is a creator – not a magician, Pope Francis says
Meditating on the feast of Mary's Nativity during his morning Mass, Pope Francis said that God is a creator who... Read more
