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Argentine nun heads to Syria after Pope's call to peripheries
A religious sister from Argentina, who has been serving for four years in the Gaza Strip, is preparing to go... Read more
Google called on to be neutral in pregnancy center ad policy
Google is being asked to maintain neutrality and fairness in implementing its advertising policy after an abortion advocacy group convinced... Read more
Interreligious Thai leaders pray for peace during crisis
Catholics and representatives of four other religious traditions in Thailand have prayed in union with another for peace, in light... Read more
Catholic Charities aids victims of powerful Ark. storm
At least 35 people have been killed in deadly storms and tornadoes in the South, and Catholic agencies are preparing... Read more
Service to poor will be focus of 2014 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a third Fortnight for Freedom to encourage prayer and awareness of religious liberty, with a... Read more
JPII statue finds home in largest poor neighborhood in Chile
A statue of St. John Paul II donated by the University of San Sebastian in Chile has been moved to... Read more
Pope urges Christian communities to be ones of peace
Returning to his usual daily Mass schedule, Pope Francis reflected today that our contemporary faith communities ought to reflect that... Read more
Young artist's captivating work shows 'human face' of saints
Polish artist Anna Gulak has mesmerized pilgrims in Rome with a series of drawings on the recently-canonized John Paul II... Read more
Academic institute carries forward JPII's vision of marriage, family
Pope John Paul II's enthusiasm for the vocation of marriage and family life is being carried forward today through an... Read more
Sophia Institute Press' new project to aid Catholic teachers
Catholic publisher Sophia Institute Press has announced a new undertaking to help train school teachers and to provide free, high-quality... Read more
Cardinal Bertone defends himself against accusations of luxury
In an open letter, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has addressed accusations that he had angered Pope Francis with his “luxurious” new... Read more
Obama praises influence of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II
U.S. president Barack Obama issued a statement Monday noting the canonization of both John XXIII and John Paul II over... Read more
Masses of Thanksgiving offered in Rome for new Pope saints
Following the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XIII, Church officials presided over two Masses of Thanksgiving, drawing... Read more
Poor Brazilian parish becomes first to take St. John Paul II's name
A small parish in the poor neighborhood of Alagados in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, has become the first in the... Read more
Council of Cardinals meeting this week for fourth time
The latest meeting of the group of eight cardinals advising Pope Francis on the reform of the Roman Curia began... Read more
New saints lauded for pioneering dialogue on women
The newly-canonized John Paul II and John XXIII have drawn praise for sparking discussion within the Church on modern women... Read more
Deacons find vocational inspiration in saintly papal witness
The April 27 canonizations of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are a source of spiritual inspiration for young... Read more
Former Swiss Guard recalls John Paul II's love for humanity
The life of St. John Paul II was characterized by an intense love for both God and the human person,... Read more
Candle-bearer holds prayers in her heart during canonization
One young woman's participation in today's canonization liturgy offered a special opportunity for intercessory prayer. Read more
Book details collaboration of Roncalli and his Venetian chancellor
A book published this month in Italian reveals the collaborative relationship between John XXIII, when he was Patriarch of Venice,... Read more
