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New devotional app delivers Christian content to any device
A new multi-device content delivery system has been hailed as a “game-changer” for the way Christians receive devotional materials to... Read more
Hymn-writing competition announced for Chinese Catholics
An international competition launching next month will invite Mandarin Chinese-speaking Catholics throughout the world to compose devotional religious hymns for... Read more
Ecumenism with Orthodox is near to Pope's heart, cardinal says
The relationship between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches is very important to Pope Francis, said the president of the Pontifical... Read more
Pope Francis visits Vatican children's clinic
On the morning of Dec. 14, Pope Francis paid a visit to patients and workers of the pediatric dispensary of... Read more
Bishop: Christ's love conquers sorrow of Sandy Hook
One year after the murder of 20 school children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.,... Read more
Regnum Christi's consecrated women choose leadership
The consecrated women of Regnum Christi, the lay association of the Legion of Christ, have elected Spaniard Gloria Rodriguez as... Read more
Archbishop offers prayers in wake of Colo. high school shooting
The archbishop of Denver has voiced deep sadness and promised prayers for the victims of a shooting at a Colorado... Read more
Don't be 'allergic' to preaching the truth, Pope warns
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned Christians not to be overly-critical of those who preach the Gospel, emphasizing that... Read more
Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says
Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more
Church teaching on immigration is a 'humane position'
The Church’s welcoming stance on immigration is rooted in the person-centered recognition of human dignity, said one of the leading... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics decry violence against protesters
Catholic leaders in Ukraine say they are “profoundly disturbed” by the government's use of security forces to break up a... Read more
Pa. sexual orientation bill could 'coerce' Catholic institutions
Legislation introduced in Pennsylvania to prevent discrimination could end up prohibiting Catholic schools from requiring teachers to abide by Catholic... Read more
Moneyval report shows progress in Holy See's finances
The European body responsible for monitoring financial transparency issued a report Dec. 12 detailing the progress made by the Vatican's... Read more
Rome's near-abandoned Guadalupe shrine marks feast
Several hundred yards from the heart of the ancient forum, devotees are gathering in the run-down Basilica of San Nicola... Read more
Pope highlights 'joy of the Church' on Twitter anniversary
One year after the official opening of the papal Twitter account, Pope Francis invited his nearly 11 million followers on... Read more
Puerto Rico layman could become second black saint from Americas
Pope Francis has approved the heroic virtues of Servant of God Rafael Cordero Molina, a layman from Puerto Rico who... Read more
Pope names two new bishops for Mississippi and Texas
Pope Francis has named two U.S. priests as the next bishops of the Dioceses of Jackson, Miss. and San Angelo,... Read more
Fraternity is the 'foundation' of peace, Pope's message says
Pope Francis' first message for the World Day of Peace was issued today by the Vatican, revealing the pontiff's special... Read more
God speaks to us 'with the voice of a child,' Pope reflects
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on how God lowers himself to converse on our level, and encouraged those... Read more
Congressman highlights ongoing Philippines recovery efforts
Despite facing a long path to recovery after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, the people of the Philippines have not... Read more
