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New film shows heroism, strength of English martyrs
The new film “Faith of Our Fathers” examines the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, whose fortitude is a reminder... Read more
Thank your family, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life. Read more
Pope entrusts world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis on Sunday entrusted the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to her maternal care before the... Read more
Head of Comboni Missionary Sisters urges renewal
Ten years after the canonization of Saint Daniel Comboni, the head of the Comboni Missionary Sisters has exhorted the congregation’s... Read more
Australian doctor under fire for refusing sex-based abortion
A Catholic doctor in Australia could face suspension or the loss of his license for refusing to refer a couple... Read more
Let God untie your knotted hearts, Pope says
Pope Francis led a Marian prayer vigil Saturday, stressing that the Virgin Mary leads Christians to the mercy of God... Read more
Experts meet to consider women in the Church, world
Approximately 100 women from around the world gathered in Rome from Oct. 10-12 to discuss the “feminine genius” described by... Read more
Pope praises special roles of women
Pope Francis met with experts on women’s issues today in Rome, affirming that the Church must continue to work for... Read more
Christianity and anti-Semitism are incompatible, Pope says
Meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope Francis reflected on the tragedies of the past and called... Read more
Suit challenges HHS mandate on social justice grounds
The owner of a U.S. manufacturing business is filing an appeal to the Supreme Court over the HHS mandate, both... Read more
New auxiliary bishop appointed to Saint Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis today appointed Fr. Andrew Cozzens, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, to be an... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians must guard against slyness of the devil
In his Oct. 11 daily Mass homily, the Holy Father warned of the discreet presence of the devil, exhorting those... Read more
Mary 'can only bring us to God,' expert says as entrustment nears
Anticipating Pope Francis' entrustment of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct. 13, a specialist in Marian... Read more
Teach society to respect life, Archbishop Gomez tells teens
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez encouraged a gathering of thousands of teens to deepen their respect for all human... Read more
Bill introduced to show abortion charges in insurance exchanges
A bill newly introduced in the House of Representatives would enable individuals to determine if they are paying a surcharge for... Read more
Debate over reforming synod of bishops stretches back decades
The vision of reforming the synod of bishops, an effort undertaken by Pope Francis, goes back to at least Pope... Read more
Catholic Charities faces challenges from government shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, nonprofit aid groups such as Catholic Charities are feeling an added strain on their... Read more
Pope praises Knights of Columbus for their charity, 'unfailing support'
At a recent audience, Pope Francis encouraged the Knights of Columbus to continue working towards the renewal of society through... Read more
Report: kidnapped Jesuit priest alive in Syria
A Jesuit priest missing since July is alive in an area of northern Syria that is controlled by an Islamist... Read more
Curia vision will be one of 'service' to Pope, local Churches
After the conclusion of their meetings, two cardinals from Pope Francis' group of eight reveal that curia reform will largely... Read more
