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Calif. immigration law praised as bishops urge national action
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded a new California law that will allow undocumented migrants to receive state... Read more
Let God disrupt your plans, Pope Francis teaches
Reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan, Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass today that we must... Read more
Vatican to issue collector coin marking Pope Francis' first year
The Vatican has announced that an official, commemorative coin marking the first year of Pope Francis' pontificate will be released... Read more
Italy's Orvieto miracle inspires thousands during jubilee
In light of the jubilee instituted by Benedict XVI in honor of the Eucharistic miracle in Orvieto, Italy, the number... Read more
Vatican analyst warns of global 'war' against Christians
In his new book “The Global War on Christians,” Vatican analyst John Allen, Jr. details anti-Christian abuse worldwide, drawing light... Read more
Prayer gives power to faith, says Pope
Pope Francis delivered his Angelus message to the crowds filling an overcast St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, encouraging them to... Read more
Francis continues papal tradition of dialogue with media
While it has drawn much attention, the interview Pope Francis gave to the prominent Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari is not... Read more
'Little Flower' artifacts draw faithful closer to St. Thérèse
As a weathered wooden writing desk tours the U.S., its drawers stained black with century-old ink, its presence helps bring... Read more
Legion of Christ general chapter announced for January
The Papal delegate overseeing the Legion of Christ has announced that the order's general chapter will commence Jan. 8, 2014,... Read more
Diocesan ministries providing much-needed lifelines
The poverty rate is deepening in Rhode Island and in response the Diocese of Providence is opening its arms even... Read more
Deacons ordained in Rome to preach the Gospel in US
On Thursday, 41 seminarians studying at the North American College in Rome were ordained deacons for their respective dioceses in... Read more
Holocaust survivor thanks Pope for Church's aid in WWII
The last living person whom the Bishop of Assisi saved from being killed during the Holocaust met with Pope Francis... Read more
Panelists point to Pope as model for Catholics, entire world
Pope Francis’ message of service and encounter is a model for the faithful and for society at large, said panelists... Read more
Recent Popes complement each other, Cardinal Dolan notes
Each of the last three Popes has had a different but complementary emphasis, highlighting different aspects of the faithful and... Read more
Pope Francis entreats youth not to fear commitment
Pope Francis concluded his one-day pilgrimage to Assisi with a visit to young people, encouraging them to reject a “provisional... Read more
'Be antennas' to receive the word of God, Pope exhorts
In a meeting with priests and religious during his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis urged the professed to listen and... Read more
Pope: we must 'undress' ourselves of worldliness like St. Francis
On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis said that Christians should follow the example of the great... Read more
Peace comes by embracing the cross, Pope says at Assisi
During his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis told Mass attendees that true peace can only be attained by drawing close... Read more
Beauty necessary to restore culture, says Bishop Conley
Beauty must play a central role in our efforts for evangelization and cultural renewal, because it is a gift from... Read more
Vatican diplomat renews call for nuclear disarmament
A top Vatican diplomat has reaffirmed the Holy See’s support for nuclear disarmament, warning that dedication to continued research into... Read more
