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Global youth garner thanks for Pope on first anniversary
A group of young people from around the world have launched a campaign called Grazie Francesco – Thank You Francis... Read more
Venezuela cardinal calls for peace amid escalating violence
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Sabino of Caracas again urged peace amid increasing conflict in Venezuela, where at least 20 people have... Read more
Vatican celebrates Pope's anniversary with virtual book
In honor of the one year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican website has published... Read more
Unburned letters of John Paul II reveal richness of Trinity
The personal notes of JPII published by former secretary Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, which the pontiff asked to be burned, reveal... Read more
Women's dynamic service to Church celebrated at Vatican
On March 8, dozens packed into the Vatican's tiny San Carlo Cinema for what was hailed as a “unique storytelling... Read more
Cricket match ends in draw between Sri Lankan Catholic schools
The 80th annual “Battle of the Saints”, a cricket match between rival schools in Sri Lanka’s Colombo archdiocese, ended in... Read more
Before conclave, Bergoglio stressed need to focus on Christ
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has shared some of his memories of the meetings held in preparation for the 2013 conclave, recounting... Read more
Catholic polls prompt call to educate on beauty of marriage
Although recent polls on Catholics supporting same-sex “marriage” are viewed as less disheartening than they appear, the results sparked a... Read more
Abducted Orthodox nuns released by Syrian rebel group
A group of Greek Orthodox nuns in Syria, as well as women from their convent’s orphanage, were returned safely Sunday,... Read more
New book explores models for lay catechesis in India
“Called to be a Catechist,” a book recently released by the Indian Catechetical Association, discusses the role of the laity... Read more
Papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo now open to public
Known as the Barberini Gardens, the historic area of Castel Gandalfo has been declared open to the general public by... Read more
Vatican confirms papal visit to South Korea
In a statement released earlier this morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to the Republic... Read more
Pope Francis on Lenten retreat with members of Curia
On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis left Rome with members of the Curia to spend their annual Lenten retreat in the... Read more
In first year, Pope Francis has challenged 'all' to live Gospel
Anticipating the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the Bishop of Rome, Catholic leaders nationwide have reflect... Read more
Pope encourages Rome's lay faithful to serve poor
In a message to participants at a conference on the mission of the laity in Rome, Pope Francis urged the... Read more
Missionaries reflect on anniversary of expulsion from South Sudan
Fifty years after their expulsion from South Sudan, missionaries reflected on the challenges and unexpected blessings borne out of the... Read more
Thwart temptation with the word of God, Pope exhorts
In his Sunday Angelus message today, Pope Francis stressed the importance of resisting temptations by finding refuge in God’s word. Read more
Catechesis in Mongolia educates laity for evangelization
A new catechesis program of the Church in Mongolia is promoting holistic formation of the human person as part of... Read more
Religious urged by Pope Francis to avoid 'theoretical poverty'
Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to participants in an international symposium on the religious life, encouraging them to... Read more
Pope chooses global leadership for Vatican economic office
The Pope has announced the names of eight cardinals and seven lay experts from around the world chosen to serve... Read more
