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Conference highlights Mary as example of evangelization
Church leaders at a conference in Mexico City emphasized unity and Christ-centered witness, as they discussed Our Lady of Guadalupe's... Read more
Pope Francis recommends 'spiritual medicine'
At the close of his Angelus address today, Pope Francis encouraged those in St. Peter’s Square to pick up a... Read more
Vatican removes La Repubblica interview from its website
The Holy See's press officer announced Nov. 15 that the Vatican had chosen to take down the text of Pope... Read more
Mother Teresa Awards given to promoters of social justice
The Harmony Foundation, based in Mumbai, on Oct. 27 conferred its Mother Teresa Awards on eight individuals and an organization... Read more
Pope to Guadalupe pilgrims: use Gospel's 'perfume' to evangelize
Pope Francis’ video message to the pilgrims gathered in Mexico City today encouraged the faithful to spread the Gospel with... Read more
God a 'relentless warrior' for our salvation, says Pope Francis
Preaching his homily during Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta in the Vatican, the Pope stressed God's unwavering dedication... Read more
Catholics pray, send aid in Typhoon Haiyan's wake
The Salesian religious order is responding to Typhoon Haiyan as Catholics around the world voice their prayers and support for... Read more
Colorado Obamacare ad criticized even by Planned Parenthood
A Colorado ad campaign to encourage young people to purchase the insurance plans offered under Obamacare have garnered criticism for... Read more
Knights of Columbus cosponsor pilgrimage to Guadalupe shrine
A conference and pilgrimage held this weekend at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City will feature... Read more
Reports of a more lax one-child policy in China 'misleading'
Recent news that the Chinese government is easing its one child policy is “very misleading” because they do not address... Read more
Pope Francis cancels meetings due to having a cold
It was announced earlier today that Pope Francis cancelled all of his morning meetings due to a cold, but still... Read more
Bishops' pilgrimage to Marian shrine seeks to foster unity
Numerous clergy and lay people from across the world will gather together at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
Court rebukes administration's 'narrow' religious liberty view
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Obama administration’s defense of the HHS mandate is “unsound and... Read more
Pope affirms traditionalist fraternity for unity with Peter
Congratulating them on their 25th anniversary, Pope Francis has expressed his appreciation for the devotion to the Bishop of Rome... Read more
Archbishop highlights education to strengthen marriage
The U.S. bishops’ chairman on defense of marriage issues encouraged continued efforts to strengthen the institution of marriage, which is... Read more
Cardinal Tagle to typhoon victims: You are not alone
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila has called for a day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with all those... Read more
Vatican intervenes to clarify marriage teaching in Germany
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office has written to the archbishop emeritus of Freiburg im Breisgau, reaffirming that Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis: Kingdom of God 'comes by wisdom'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis warned against the ‘spirit of curiosity’ which can lead us away from God, stating... Read more
US bishops unanimously reaffirm opposition to HHS mandate
At their annual fall gathering in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops issued a message voicing their continued opposition to the federal... Read more
Priest formerly of Newark agrees to seek laicization
A priest formerly of the Newark archdiocese, accused of sexual abuse, will apply to be removed from the priesthood instead... Read more
