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Iraqi bishop warns that West will suffer from Islamism
The Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul has warned that Christians around the world would face suffering from Islamists as his diocese... Read more
'Demography is destiny,' Archbishop Chaput tells Latino Catholics
The Church in the U.S. should not and cannot ignore the ever-increasing Latino population, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said... Read more
St. Louis archbishop urges prayer in face of Ferguson violence
Following more than a week of protests after the death of an African-American teen, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is... Read more
Pope Francis asks prayers for relatives killed in car accident
The Holy See announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has asked that the faithful join him in praying for the repose... Read more
New Ukrainian Orthodox head to face questions of independence
The newly elected head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate must decide whether that Church can be independent... Read more
Thai families gather for fellowship, discussion of challenges
In preparation for the upcoming synod on the family, more than 50 Thai faithful came together last month for a... Read more
Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI before trips, archbishop reveals
Before any international trip Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI, a key Vatican archbishop revealed, noting the good relations between the... Read more
Church can learn social media tips from Jesus, archbishop says
If Christianity could be contained in one tweet, it might read: God creates man, man sins against God, God sends... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Korea
Speaking to journalists aboard the Aug. 18 flight to Italy from South Korea, Pope Francis said he supports international intervention... Read more
Pope Francis backs intervention in Iraq to stop 'aggressor'
Pope Francis supports international intervention in Iraq and is willing to go to there personally if it will help end... Read more
Korean nuns voice joy, gratitude for audience with Pope
Two Korean nuns have expressed their excitement at having participated in an audience with Pope Francis, stating that his words... Read more
Papal visit to Korea focuses on theme of reconciliation
Calls for peace and reconciliation dominated Pope Francis’ historic apostolic visit to South Korea, which concluded as the Pope boarded... Read more
Pope to Koreans: Trust in the reconciling power of the Cross
At the concluding Mass of his historical trip, Pope Francis urged the faithful to embrace Christ's message of forgiveness and... Read more
Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects
At the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will... Read more
Taiwan pilgrims: Pope not just for Catholics, but for the world
A group of pilgrims who traveled from Taiwan to participate in events surrounding Pope Francis’ visit have expressed their joy... Read more
Pilgrimage to Czestochowa shrine in Indiana proclaims faith
Last weekend, thousands of pilgrims walked more than 30 miles from a Chicago parish to an Indiana shrine dedicated to... Read more
'Asian youth, wake up!' Church needs your witness, Pope says
Addressing thousands of young people from across Asia, Pope Francis emphasized the urgent need to “wake up” and spread Christ’s... Read more
Korean man takes name of 'Francis' at baptism by Pope
On Sunday morning Pope Francis baptized 62-year-old Lee Ho-Jin – the father of one of the victims from the Sewol... Read more
Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities
Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more
Don't reduce the faith to easy answers, Pope warns bishops
A deep understanding of our identity as Christians is needed to combat the modern tendency to reduce the faith to... Read more
