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Pope Francis recognizes three new saints of the Americas
Pope Francis inscribed among the saints Thursday three blesseds who were from Europe but were called to the New World... Read more
Over $100k raised for family of slain Catholic husband, father
Within the span of a day, friends, family and strangers have raised more than $100,000 for the family of a... Read more
After meeting Pope, daughter of immigrants reunites with father
The young girl who asked Pope Francis to intercede with U.S. President Barack Obama on behalf of the children of... Read more
John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more
Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms
In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more
Mozilla head's resignation over marriage stance sparks outcry
Critics slammed Web browser Firefox's announcement that CEO Brendan Eich resigned in wake of controversy surrounding his support of traditional... Read more
Those who follow Christ will face persecution, Pope observes
Pope Francis dedicated his April 4 homily to the theme of persecution, noting that although many of the trials saints... Read more
UN registers Lebanon's millionth Syrian refugee
The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon registered with the United Nations has now passed 1 million, as the organization’s... Read more
Audit finds increase in child protection, decrease in reported cases
An audit of the dioceses across the United States shows an increase of more than $15 million spent on child... Read more
Filmmakers seek support for film on abortionist Kermit Gosnell
Three filmmakers are crowd funding a multi-million dollar movie about Kermit Gosnell and his late-term abortion clinic, stressing the need... Read more
Archbishop offers prayers, support to Fort Hood victims
The Archbishop for the Military Services, as well as President Obama and Texas Gov. Rick Perry offered their condolences and... Read more
Pope sends message of condolence after earthquake rocks Chile
Pope Francis sent a letter to Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, after the country was hit by an 8.2... Read more
La. House passes abortion clinic regulations to protect women
The Louisiana House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved new safety regulations requiring that abortionists have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals,... Read more
Pope entrusts Rwandan reconciliation to Our Lady of Kibeho
Meeting with the Rwandan bishops for their ad limina visit Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to be be agents of... Read more
Jerusalem Patriarch condemns monastery vandalism
Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has lamented the recent anti-Christian vandalism of a Catholic monastery and shrine near Jerusalem... Read more
Pope: Real prayer is courageous, frank dialogue with God
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the prayer of Moses to God in the first reading, saying that... Read more
Pope, Queen enjoy casual tea during first meeting
Although short, the April 3 encounter between Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth in the Vatican has been described as cordial... Read more
New Bible exhibit evangelizes through history of scripture
Featuring ancient biblical artifacts from all over the world, the Verbum Domini II exhibition has officially opened at the Vatican,... Read more
Vatican Radio releases digital archive of papal voices
Vatican Radio presented Tuesday its digital archive of “The Voice of the Popes,” a collection of more than 8,000 audio... Read more
Atlanta archbishop apologizes for $2.2 million residence
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has apologized for constructing a new $2.2 million residence, saying the plan was well-intended, but... Read more
