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Pope outlines congregation's focus in choosing bishops
In his address to the Congregation of Bishops Feb. 27, Pope Francis emphasized that the dicastery exists to ensure that... Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, England's newest 'red hat'
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, was given the red hat in a Feb. 22 consistory, now that his... Read more
Korean Masses strengthen migrant community in Thailand
This month’s introduction of Sunday Masses celebrated in Korean at a parish in the Thai city of Pattaya has united... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's liturgical schedule for Lent, Easter
The Vatican made public the schedule of Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations for March and April, including the list of Lenten... Read more
Iraqi patriarch urges prayer, fasting that Christians remain
Archbishop Louis Raphael I Sako, the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Babylon, has issued an urgent appeal to mark the beginning... Read more
Critics say Ariz. bill veto swarmed by misleading rhetoric
The Arizona Catholic Conference has lamented the veto of Arizona religious freedom bill S.B. 1062, noting the “extremely intense, if... Read more
Pope to mother of train crash victim: I weep for you
Pope Francis sent a letter offering his continued condolences to the mother of one of the victims of a 2012... Read more
Pope: Inconsistency in our actions causes Church scandal
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the harm done when Christians don't practice what they preach, noting that... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic Church sees growth in south of country
A new diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has been established in southern Ukraine, following a decision to divide... Read more
Judge strikes down Texas' marriage definition amid criticism
The state of Texas is appealing a ruling from a federal judge that could impose “gay marriage” in the state,... Read more
Thai bishop's soccer skills score goals of evangelization
The patronal feasts of parishes in a northeastern Thai diocese unite communities for Mass, prayer, processions – and friendly soccer... Read more
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, head of the Synod of Bishops
Among the newly elevated cardinals is Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, who was in fact given... Read more
Pope Francis to new cardinal: 'I love Korea'
During the Feb. 23 Mass of Thanksgiving for the creation of new cardinals, Pope Francis offered words of affection for... Read more
Trappist monks' spirituality hailed as key to business success
A spiritual focus on generous service and community is the key to success for the Trappist monks, not only in... Read more
Francis is the boost the Church needs, says 107-year-old nun
A religious sister who celebrated her 107th birthday at daily Mass with Pope Francis Feb. 20 believes that the Holy... Read more
Anointing of the Sick assures nearness of Christ, says Pope
In his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis gave a brief catechesis on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick,... Read more
Pope urges families to pray for upcoming bishops’ synod
In a letter written to families, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of family life in the Church, stating their... Read more
Benedict XVI affirms validity of his resignation
Today the Italian newspaper La Stampa has published excerpts of a letter from Benedict XVI, who wrote to affirm the... Read more
Ivory Coast's new cardinal intends to advance peace in his country
Cardinal Jean-Pierre Kutwa, the newly-elevated cardinal from Ivory Coast, has said he wants to combat politicians' “verbal violence,” and is... Read more
Cardinal: Liberation Theology needed separation from Marxism
At his recent book presentation, a Vatican cardinal explained that although Marxist ideology had sought to influence Liberation Theology, the... Read more
