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Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII
Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will... Read more
Embrace Easter hope and forgiveness, archbishop tells Myanmar
In his Easter message, Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, emphasized the hope of the holy day and encouraged the... Read more
Coptic priest appointed personal secretary to Pope Francis
It was made known Thursday that Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, a priest of the Coptic Patriarchate of Alexandria, has been... Read more
Bishops of India pray for outcome of general elections
Catholics in India are praying as they vote in the midst of five weeks of the nation's parliamentary elections, now... Read more
San Diego bishop recovering after stroke
Bishop Cirilo Flores of San Diego is “alert and in good spirits” after suffering a stroke on the afternoon of... Read more
Ads bring Church's message to mainstream NY radio
Lay Catholics on the East Coast have teamed up with a prominent cardinal to create ads for secular radio proclaiming... Read more
Share gospel joyfully for Easter, Singaporean bishop encourages
In his Easter message to his flock, the Archbishop of Singapore urged them to proclaim the gospel “with joy and... Read more
Spread 'joyous wonder' of Easter, Pope tells Christians
Pope Francis on Monday exhorted the Christian faithful to spread the joy of Easter to others. Read more
Cardinal McCarrick visits Central African Republic, promotes peace
Despite the violence currently plaguing the Central African Republic, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick believes the country can recover if it abandons... Read more
'Love has triumphed over hatred,' says Pope on Easter
In his Easter “urbi et orbi” Easter message “to the city and the world,” Pope Francis focused on the victory... Read more
Pope: Easter invites return to our first encounter with Jesus
In his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis encouraged those present to remember the moment they first felt the... Read more
Pope leads thousands in Stations of the Cross reflections
Following his celebration of the liturgy commemorating the Lord's Passion, Pope Francis led pilgrims in the traditional prayer of the... Read more
Cardinal Dolan blesses pregnant mothers, unborn babies
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York blessed 30 expectant mothers and their unborn children in an April 6 Mass... Read more
Papal preacher slams 'curse' of money-driven corruption
In his homily for Good Friday’s Passion liturgy, Papal Preacher Raniero Cantalamessa decried the poisonous actions of those who exploit... Read more
Nevada Republicans drop pro-life, pro-marriage stand
Several hundred delegates of the Nevada Republican Party approved a party platform Saturday that lacks a pro-life plank and drops... Read more
Archbishop thanks Colo. faithful for witness against abortion bill
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has voiced his gratitude to all those who spoke out against proposed Colorado legislation... Read more
Cuban government makes Good Friday official holiday
After granting temporary permission for Cubans to celebrate Good Friday in 2012 and 2013, the Cuban government has decided grant... Read more
Pope urges faithful to serve with radical love of Jesus
During his homily for Holy Thursday’s Mass at a center for disabled persons, Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus washed... Read more
Priests must anoint others with oil of gladness, Pope reflects
In his homily given during the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the joy of the priestly... Read more
John XXIII, John Paul II linked by love of dialogue with world
John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, are “bound together” by their love for addressing... Read more
