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Cardinal Pell to celebrate Mass for new English school
The School of the Annunciation, which prepares students for the new evangelization in England and Wales, will mark its official... Read more
Pope approves new bishop for Syro-Malabar eparchy in India
Pope Francis on Friday approved the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s decision to name Bishop George Njaralakatt as the new archbishop for... Read more
Terror recruitment linked to Europe failing its young people
As reports continue to emerge on Muslims born and raised in Europe being recruited by the Islamic State, the continent... Read more
Pope Francis' match for peace thrills with positive message
Players, singers and sponsors who participated in Pope Francis' interreligious match for peace have praised him for the idea, stating... Read more
Christian identity comes from Holy Spirit, not 'theology degrees'
A Christian earns his ability to speak with authority from the Holy Spirit, not from a theology degree, Pope Francis... Read more
Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East
An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering... Read more
Hundreds flock to conference looking to revive parish life
Some 500 Catholic leaders and their pastors from across the United States met recently at the first-ever Amazing Parish conference... Read more
Faith is rooted in God - not human approval, Pope Francis says
Faith is not founded upon human wisdom, but on the power of God, as made manifest in the Gospel. This... Read more
Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you
After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a... Read more
Ebola outbreak worsens amid more pleas for aid
The continuing spread of the Ebola outbreak in Africa is putting more lives at risk, while containment efforts and the... Read more
Pope: When we become worldly, we lose Christian flavor
Christians must avoid the temptation to conform to the world, Pope Francis cautioned Aug. 31, stressing that they should instead... Read more
PBS raked over decision to air late-term abortion film
Pro-life advocates have strongly objected to PBS' decision broadcast the documentary “After Tiller,” saying it wrongly downplays the “gravely unjust”... Read more
Myanmar celebrates 500 years of Catholicism with music, art
Celebrating 500 years since the arrival of Catholicism in Myanmar, Catholic artists have pooled together to evangelize through a new... Read more
Greek Catholics face hostility amid unrest in Ukraine
A bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church called for peace amid escalating conflict with pro-Russian separatists, stating that the... Read more
Choice of new Madrid archbishop marks new course for Spain's bishops
The appointment of Carlos Osoro Sierra as the new Archbishop of Madrid is another step forward in the renewal of... Read more
Jerusalem priest to Israel, Palestine: Humanize one another
Following the agreement of an indefinite ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, a key priest in Jerusalem says the only... Read more
Italian bishop: Catholics in 'irregular' relationships welcome in Church
Those who are in irregular marital situations cannot receive Holy Communion but are still Christian faithful and “must feel at... Read more
Iraqi refugees working to help each other survive
Christians and other religious minorities who have fled areas in Iraq that have fallen under Islamic State control are now... Read more
Koreans infected with 'Francis syndrome' after papal visit
A former Korean ambassador to the Holy See spoke of the effects of Pope Francis' recent visit to South Korea,... Read more
Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis
In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more
