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Real prayer is always insistent, courageous, Pope Francis notes
During his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis reflected that authentic prayer involves knocking “at the heart” of God with a... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Loyola Marymount abortion policy change prompts criticism
A Jesuit college in California has sparked controversy by announcing that it will stop directly covering elective abortions, but will... Read more
Defense of marriage is a social justice issue, scholar says
Maintaining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is a matter of social justice, said Ryan Anderson,... Read more
Updated Newman Guide helps students find faithful colleges
New guides by the Cardinal Newman Society provide guidance for Catholic families looking at higher education for their children as... Read more
Interaction, dialogue needed to end religious violence, priest reflects
In a recent interview, theology professor Fr. Bryan Lobo urged that dialogue itself is not enough to end religious violence,... Read more
Regnum Christi general assembly to be held in December
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, the Papal delegate overseeing Regnum Christi and the Legion of Christ, has announced that consecrated women... Read more
Church's Catholicity embraces all of humanity, Pope says
During his weekly general audience Pope Francis explored the different elements of what makes the Church Catholic, reflecting on why... Read more
Victims of sex trafficking need Church community, group says
Although largely unrecognized, sex trafficking in the U.S. is a serious problem, and its victims needs the loving support that... Read more
Pope rescued hundreds from military dictatorship, author says
Italian journalist Nello Scavo has released a book entitled “Bergoglio’s List,” recounting the efforts of Pope Francis to help hundreds... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls Christians to open hearts to life
A year-long initiative from the U.S. bishops is calling the faithful to respond to the needs of the unborn, supporting... Read more
Approach dialogue with respect, bishop tells US leaders
U.S. Supreme Court justices and government officials at an annual Mass invoking the Holy Spirit's aid were reminded of the... Read more
Catholic Charities rejects controversial 'Ghost burger' donation
Catholic Charities of Chicago has rejected a $1,500 donation from a local restaurant which drew offense by releasing a burger topped... Read more
Next bishops' synod to explore pastoral care of family
The Holy See press office has announced the date and theme of the upcoming Synod of Bishops, which is slated... Read more
Pope Francis: prayer is not simply saying words 'like a parrot'
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis touched on the importance of prayer and forgiveness in the life of a Christian,... Read more
Kazakhstan bishop urges greater devotion to Eucharist
Bishop Athanasius Schneider has recently published his second book on Eucharistic devotion in the hopes that it will foster greater... Read more
Government shutdown threatens military Masses, chaplains
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, lawmakers are being urged to authorize the celebration of Mass by contract priests, who... Read more
Catholics in Hiroshima mark 90th diocesan anniversary
The Diocese of Hiroshima is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with programs for spiritual renewal, a focus on priestly... Read more
Syrian Christians find lives 'paralyzed' by wartime chaos
Only peace can end the suffering of Syria’s Christian refugees, say local Christian leaders who emphasize the need to give... Read more
Latest Pope Francis interview involved 'conflation' of details
Following skepticism of the accuracy of a recent interview with Pope Francis, several sources have suggested that the printed text,... Read more
