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Christianity is more than a survival guide, Pope insists
In his daily homily Pope Francis focused on how Jesus heals our sin with the Cross, and emphasizing that Christianity... Read more
Vatican announces logo, motto for papal trip to Korea
The Holy See has released the official motto and logo for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to South Korea, which is... Read more
Supreme Court declines to hear religious freedom photography case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to weigh in on a case involving a small Christian-owned photography business that... Read more
More young women choosing health over birth control
Brianna Heldt was 20 years-old when she first started taking the birth control pill. As an Evangelical Protestant, she believed... Read more
Pope Francis reaffirms importance of Vatican bank's mission
Pope Francis approved a proposal Monday on the future of the Institute for Religious Works, commonly known as the “Vatican... Read more
Priest murdered in Syria witnessed to Christ's love
A priest of the Society of Jesus who refused to leave his flock in the Syrian city of Homs was... Read more
Argentine archbishop defends baptism of child with lesbian parents
Archbishop Carlos Nanez of Cordoba, Argentina, explained that the recent baptism of a baby who is being raised by her... Read more
God's mercy goes beyond our sin, Pope Francis reflects
In his Mass said Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the biblical scene in which Jesus prevents the stoning of an... Read more
Twenty years after genocide, Church helps Rwanda heal
Boniface Hakizimana lives in a rural area of Southern Rwanda. He lives peacefully with the widow next door, Viviane N'Habimana.... Read more
Those who truly seek goodness will be led to God, Pope affirms
In his March 31 interview with Belgian communications students, Pope Francis gave a message to both believers and non-believers, stating... Read more
University course highlights role of media in evangelization
Santa Croce University in Rome is offering a multifaceted communications course, emphasizing the importance of the field for evangelization, and... Read more
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth
Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders (Belgium), accompanied by the Bishop of... Read more
Bishops voice abortion concerns over Affordable Care Act
A spokesman for pro-life activities at the U.S. Bishops' conference explained that the bishops hope to see grave concerns with... Read more
Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope
Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of... Read more
Holy See emphasizes family's role in poverty eradication
Praising the U.N.'s plan to eradicate poverty, the Holy See's observer to the body emphasized the importance of the family... Read more
Pope distributes free copies of Gospels
Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus,... Read more
Holy Land bishops urge Christian-Muslim unity against extremism
The Holy Land’s bishops have said that Christians and Muslims need to unite against extremism, stressing that people of all... Read more
Work on others’ behalf, Pope tells politicians
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among... Read more
Pope Francis prays for kidnapped priests, nun
Pope Francis is remembering in his prayers two Italian priests and a Canadian religious sister who were kidnapped in Cameroon... Read more
Brazil's bishops take responsibility for backing junta
Brazil's bishops' conference has issued a declaration acknowledging that some of its members supported the authoritarian military dictatorship that ruled... Read more
