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Christmas is more than a 'temporal celebration,' Pope reflects
In his daily homily on the first Monday of Advent, Pope Francis reflected on the season of Christmas, explaining that... Read more
Pope Francis' December prayers, nativity scene plans revealed
Pope Francis is bringing this year to a close by offering special prayers during the month of December for children... Read more
International conference to explore 'vocation' of business
A conference for Catholic business leaders will meet in Thailand in March to discuss Catholic social teaching and the vocation... Read more
Christian life is path of encountering Jesus, says Pope
Pope Francis traveled to an outlying parish in his Diocese of Rome today, celebrating Mass for the first Sunday of... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a journey towards horizon of hope
The Pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season... Read more
Pope expresses hope for reunion with Orthodox Patriarch
Pope Francis sent special greetings to the Archbishop of Constantinople today, expressing his desire for continued dialogue between the Catholic... Read more
Be counter-cultural, Pope encourages university students
During evening prayer with local college students on Nov. 30, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of remaining faithful to the... Read more
Calif. Church, political leaders fast for immigration reform
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez and local political leaders have held a 24-hour fast to pray for immigration reform... Read more
Indian diocese celebrates 60th anniversary, focuses on catechesis
The Diocese of Belgaum, in southwestern India, celebrated its diamond jubilee this month, and intends to continue building on 60... Read more
Pope Francis: Use intelligence to understand signs of the times
During his daily Mass, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of man's intellect in understanding the Lord, and cautioned those... Read more
Vatican launches healthcare initiative for Syrian refugee children
The Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” has collaborated with other Catholic organizations in order to arrange a special mission which will... Read more
Minnesota diocese to soon launch 'Year of Marriage'
In the wake of Minnesota legalizing same-sex marriage earlier in 2013, the Diocese of Crookston will begin a year dedicated... Read more
Vietnamese Catholics commemorate 117 martyrs as models of faith
Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand gathered on Nov. 17 to celebrate the witness of 117 canonized martyrs of their homeland. Read more
End times will bring greater persecution to Christians, Pope says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the end times, saying that faith will be increasingly pushed out of... Read more
DC Catholics help bring Thanksgiving dinner to the hungry
Catholics in the nation’s capital are opening their hearts – and kitchens – to the poor, hungry and homeless in... Read more
Vatican astronomer: science opens the door to dialogue
A leading astronomer in the Vatican Observatory stated that the study of science provides a unique forum to discuss man’s... Read more
Decision to move US embassy to Vatican sparks controversy
The relocation of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has come under fire from past U.S. ambassadors who say... Read more
Fruits of the Year of Faith just beginning, cardinal says
Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto reflected at the close of the Year of Faith that many visible fruits can already... Read more
Archbishop Gomez honors slain Salvadoran in LA ceremony
Archbishop José H. Gomez blessed a plaza dedicated to Archbishop Oscar Romero at a Los Angeles Park Nov. 23, praising... Read more
Pope warns of a 'trivialized' vision of death without hope
During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian death, emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus gives... Read more
