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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
Thai community pays tribute to 'unsung hero' Father Ray Brennan
Observing the tenth anniversary of the death of Fr. Ray Brennan, a Redemptorist missionary from the U.S., the Thai community... Read more
Zimbabwean bishops concerned by polarization after elections
The bishops of Zimbabwe have released a proposal for restoration and peace in the country following the national elections which... Read more
Catholics joyful at Pope's 'Person of the Year' recognition
Catholics from around the U.S. have welcomed Pope Francis' selection as Time Magazine's 2013 “Person of the Year,” the third... Read more
Man with disfigured face recalls warmth of encounter with Pope
Oreste Tornani, a man with a severely disfigured face who was blessed by Pope Francis at a recent General Audience,... Read more
Pope Francis proclaimed TIME's 2013 'Person of the Year'
On this morning's episode of “Today Show” Time Magazine announced their choice of Pope Francis for the 2013 “Person of... Read more
Mary’s 'embrace' shows unity of the Americas, says Pope
At the end of his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on tomorrow’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of... Read more
Pope: Final Judgment brings comfort, despite our fears
In his general audience Pope Francis reflected that the reality of the Final Judgment allows us to trust in God... Read more
Funding for adult stem cell research increasing, report finds
A recent report has found that research on ethically-sourced adult stem cells is rising in popularity, leaving advocates pointing to... Read more
