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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
Study shows importance of online giving options for young Catholics
New research reveals that younger Catholics are more likely to give to charitable causes through online donation options and that... Read more
European Parliament rejects notion of abortion as human right
Members of the European Parliament have rejected a report which suggested that abortion be defined as a “human rights and... Read more
Central African Republic mired in violence amid threat of genocide
A year of violence threatening the stability of the Central African Republic has escalated in recent weeks, leaving more than... Read more
Thousands in Argentina celebrate Mary Undoer of Knots
Thousands of Argentineans gathered on Dec. 8 to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the enthroning of an image of Mary... Read more
Focolare Movement asks that founder's cause be opened
The Focolare Movement, an organization dedicated to unity among all peoples, has requested that Bishop Raffaello Martinelli of Frascati begin... Read more
Atheist film critic says 'Philomena' movie is an attack on Catholics
An atheist movie reviewer has criticized the new film “Philomena” as “another hateful and boring attack on Catholics,” saying that... Read more
Do not fear the tender consolation of God, Pope says
Pope Francis dedicated his homily this morning to discussing the consolation of God, noting that it brings hope and that... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Sinners, sex and NFP: My conversation with Simcha Fisher
“The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning” has 95 percent five-star reviews on Amazon.com. Despite its growing popularity and critical... Read more
Migration policies must respect families, European bishops say
Care for persons and families should be at the forefront of policies regarding migrants and refugees, the European bishops said... Read more
Columnist: Pope's words rooted in Christ, not Marx
Columnist Kathleen Parker has said free market-supporting conservatives are wrong to attack Pope Francis as a Marxist, saying his comments... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz calls ACLU lawsuit 'baseless'
A lawsuit against the U.S. bishops for teaching Catholic hospitals not to perform direct abortions is “misguided” and unfounded, says... Read more
Posthumous Paul Walker movie lauded for pro-life message
One of late actor Paul Walker’s final movies – a thriller set to debut next week – is drawing praise... Read more
Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children
The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more
Pope urges Egyptian Christians to 'Be strong, do not fear!'
Pope Francis concelebrated his daily Mass this morning with the Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria, offering prayers for peace, and... Read more
