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Small bomb explodes in emblematic Spanish basilica
A small bomb exploded on Oct. 2 in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Police... Read more
Pope stresses relevance of Bl. John XXIII's peace encyclical
Bl. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical on peace should remind everyone of the need to “build peace on the example of... Read more
Curial reform, role of laity top subjects in council meetings
In their final day of meetings with Pope Francis, the group of eight cardinals defined concrete steps in curial reform... Read more
De-humanization the most pressing issue of today, expert says
A gathering of researchers and scientists convened in Rome to discuss some of the greatest threats to humanity, identifying the... Read more
Ave Maria University reduces tuition to ease burden on families
Citing a desire to ease financial pressures on parents and students, Ave Maria University in Naples, Fla., has announced that... Read more
Archbishop Chaput lauds Pope's display of God's tenderness
Pope Francis’ papacy has been marked by a distinct emphasis on the poor and a unique ability to convey God’s... Read more
Pastor laments vandalism at Buenos Aires parish
Father Francisco Baigorria, pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola parish in Buenos Aires, has expressed sadness and concern over the... Read more
Chinese pro-life activist awarded human rights fellowships
Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has announced a new three-year partnership with the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
New book collects memories of Pope Francis from Argentina
A new book on the Holy Father gathers insights and recollections from 20 people across Argentina who knew Pope Francis... Read more
Bishops urge humility, care in resolving government shutdown
Reacting to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. bishops cited Pope Francis’ advice to leaders that they cannot govern well... Read more
Pope shares desire to guide Church to humble service, dialogue
In a recent interview, Pope Francis shared his vision of a poor, missionary Church that dialogues with the world and... Read more
Pastoral care of families a key topic in reform meetings
Halfway through their meetings, the council of cardinals and Pope Francis have addressed many different themes, with the formation and... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Do not be afraid of holiness'
During his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis urged thousands of pilgrims to recognize that although everyone is a sinner, it... Read more
Divine Mercy statue in India receives cardinal's blessing
On Sept. 30, Cardinal George Alencherry unveiled and blessed a shrine featuring a statue of the Divine Mercy of Jesus,... Read more
Knights of Columbus aid ongoing response to Newtown shooting
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish of Newtown, Conn., received a $100,000 gift from the Knights of Columbus to support... Read more
Taxpayer-funded abortions part of health care law, report says
Federal taxpayer funds could subsidize tens of thousands of abortions each year through the health care legislation that is continuing... Read more
Catholics continue to have lowest divorce rates, report finds
Recent studies on marriage show that while their rates of divorce are significant, U.S. Catholics are less likely to divorce... Read more
Pope to atheist: all people can receive grace, seek the Good
Emphasizing that grace is available to all people, Pope Francis stressed dialogue and encounter rather than proselytism and underscored the... Read more
Benedict could attend canonizations, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office announced that Benedict XVI could participate in the canonization ceremony next April... Read more
Charity without meekness and humility is sterile, Pope reflects
On the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Pope Francis praised the saint for her exemplary humility and meekness, praying... Read more
