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Papal canonizations to be a spiritual event, cardinal stresses
At a Monday news conference detailing preparations for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, the... Read more
Pope warns against the wandering of an 'existential tourist'
In his homily Monday, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of having direction in our lives rather than turning in... Read more
Pope names auxiliary bishop for key English archdiocese
Pope Francis appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Westminster Monday: Monsignor Nicholas Gilbert Hudson, a parish priest... Read more
Protection of minors a priority for Pope, commission member says
A German priest and psychologist recently appointed to the new Vatican commission for the protection of minors has stated that... Read more
Religious sisters bring witness of prayer to Bismarck diocese
Two groups of religious sisters new to North Dakota’s Diocese of Bismarck bring the blessings of prayer and their examples... Read more
Program offers African students 'second home' in Rome
African students studying in Rome are finding a home away from home in an outreach program dedicated to accompanying them... Read more
Lawyer identifies key groups in European persecution of Christians
Legal counsel Paul Coleman has spoken of the increasing persecution of Christians in Europe, identifying the main groups driving ideological... Read more
Be open to the light of Christ, encourages Pope
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis urged the faithful to open themselves to the light of Christ and not... Read more
Salesians' new leader worked with Bergoglio in Argentina
Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, a Spaniard who most recently served as provincial in southern Argentina, was elected rector major of... Read more
Vatican hosts day of study on family and creation
On Saturday the Pontifical Council for the Family sponsored a day of reflection on the family as the custodian of... Read more
Witness to Christ, Pope urges blind and deaf
Pope Francis held an audience with the blind and deaf on Saturday, encouraging them to become witnesses of Christ and... Read more
Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history
Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more
Churches answer Pope's call for 24 hours of Confession
As many dioceses the world over begin to offer special round-the clock periods of Confession, Pope Francis stressed that conversion... Read more
Napa Institute seeks to prepare Catholics for hostile culture
As the California-based Napa Institute enters its fourth year, its upcoming conference aims to continue engaging Catholics in response to... Read more
God never tires of forgiving us, Pope reflects
Pope Francis dedicated his homily at Friday’s Mass to the mercy of God, emphasizing that while God is firm in... Read more
Pope Francis: confession is not condemnation, but mercy
In a speech given to priests and seminarians attending a course on the Sacrament of Confession, Pope Francis spoke about... Read more
New website encourages return to Confession during Lent
The website GoodConfession.com aims to encourage Catholics to go to Confession more often, and to return to the “life-changing” sacrament... Read more
Cardinal Burke stresses Catholic media’s 'supreme importance'
Cardinal Raymond Burke has praised the work of Catholic media, noting its importance in forming a pro-life culture that respects... Read more
Joy of forgiving, being forgiven are 'united' in confessional
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, said sinners should not be afraid of the Sacrament of Confession because... Read more
Pope urges lawmakers to embrace faith over 'theology of duty'
Saying Mass for some 500 Italian parliamentarians Thursday, Pope Francis warned them of the corruption of the heart, imploring them... Read more
