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Bl Junipero Serra biography ignores priest's heroism, critic says
A new biography of Blessed Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who founded many Catholic missions in 18th century California, shows... Read more
Catholic scholars voice concern over Common Core curriculum
More than 130 leading Catholic scholars have signed a letter to the U.S. bishops criticizing the Common Core State Standards... Read more
Pope's words should be read in context of the Church, scholar says
In a new column for CNA, a theology professor and author says that the Pope’s recent interviews need to be... Read more
Legion of Christ general counselor resigns
Father Deomar De Guedes has resigned as a general counselor of the Legionaries of Christ, citing a lack of energy... Read more
God is one who searches for the lost, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the parables of the lost sheep and coin from the day’s readings,... Read more
Centuries later, Bernini's angels captivate amid restoration
Artists restoring key sculptures in the Vatican Museums, including some by famed Italian Gian Lorenzo Bernini, stress that the figures... Read more
Themes for upcoming World Youth Days announced
Earlier today it was disclosed that Pope Francis has decided on the themes of the next three World Youth Days,... Read more
Supreme Court case examines prayer at public meetings
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the ability of a town in New York to open meetings... Read more
Pornography, liturgy among topics at upcoming bishops' meeting
When bishops from across the country gather in Baltimore next week, they will consider issuing a formal statement on pornography... Read more
Vatican bureaucracy can leave Popes uninformed, JPII secretary reveals
At times, Blessed Pope John Paul II was not well informed by his associates, according to Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of... Read more
Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque
A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more
Pope names Alice von Hildebrand to prestigious order
Pope Francis has declared Catholic philosopher, author, and teacher Alice von Hildebrand a Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order... Read more
Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
Bishop Salvatore Matano appointed to Rochester diocese
Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Salvatore Matano, who had led the Diocese of Burlington since 2005, as Bishop of Rochester,... Read more
New book aims to re-kindle biblical meditation
The American Bible Society has released a new study guide on how to pray Lectio Divina with the hope that... Read more
CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje
At the direction of the Vatican's head for doctrine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. has written a letter stating... Read more
Charity is the 'greatest richness' of Church, says Pope
During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more
Vietnamese youth pledge to journey alongside Christ
A large group of Vietnamese Catholic youth living in Thailand recently participated in a faith encounter pilgrimage camp there, renewing... Read more
Ten prelates nominated for US bishops' conference president
Ten bishops are nominees to become the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the group's general... Read more
Red Sox outfielder's father praises baseballer's accomplishments
The father of Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is “very proud” of both his son’s accomplishments at the World... Read more
