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Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview
Former Pope Benedict XVI sent a four-page commentary to Pope Francis on the September 2013 interview he granted to Jesuit... Read more
Pope assures Ukrainian people of his solidarity, prayers
In a March 17 meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Pope Francis expressed the Holy See’s... Read more
Vatican designates Kansas church as a minor basilica
Capuchin Father Jeff Ernst’s voice leapt with emotion when he heard the news: St. Fidelis Church would be named a... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the disguise of hypocrites
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more
Science historians critique new 'Cosmos' series
Scholars of the history of science have discussed the merits and shortcomings of the new television series “Cosmos,” saying that... Read more
South Sudanese diocese evacuated due to violence, looting
The South Sudanese Malakal diocese has been evacuated as many areas there have been “completely destroyed” following violence committed by... Read more
Boko Haram violence continues in attacks on barracks, school
Hundreds of militants believed to be members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked an army barracks in Nigeria March... Read more
Bishop hopes to create new home for Catholics in Arabia
Catholics in the Arabian peninsula look forward to building a new cathedral in Bahrain, creating a permanent home for the... Read more
Oratorian appointed auxiliary bishop of Birmingham, England
Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert Byrne as a new auxiliary bishop of the Birmingham archdiocese, leading the Oratorian priest... Read more
Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ
Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more
Christian responsibility means to listen, Pope tells Roman church
During his visit to the Roman parish of Our Lady of Oration on Sunday, Pope Francis emphasized the necessity of... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with families of mafia victims
This coming Friday Pope Francis is slated to preside over a prayer vigil for victims of mafia violence and their... Read more
Three abducted priests in Crimea returned safely
Three priests of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church who were kidnapped in Crimea over the weekend have reportedly been returned... Read more
Thai nuns share ray of hope among landfill scavengers
A group of missionary sisters are bringing humanitarian assistance to the scavengers who live in the rubbish dump of the... Read more
Let the word of God grow in your heart, encourages Pope
In his weekly Angelus address Pope Francis reflected on the scene of the Transfiguration, emphasizing the importance of listening to... Read more
Philly Catholics join 'Mass Mob' trend to support churches
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have planned their first “Mass Mob” in the north of the city, seeking to... Read more
Up to 5 million may go to Rome for Papal canonizations
As many as 5 million people could travel to Rome for the April 27 canonization of John XXIII and John... Read more
Three years in, Catholics note brutality of Syrian conflict
As today marks the third anniversary of uprisings which led to civil war in Syria, Catholic leaders there and in... Read more
'I need the people of God to sustain me,' Pope says in interview
During a recent radio interview given to a station in a slum of Argentina, Pope Francis explained his frequent request... Read more
Institute rallies activism against China's one-child policy
The Population Research Institute has launched a new campaign to encourage effective human rights activism among those concerned about the... Read more
