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Pope experienced a 'great light' before accepting the papacy
In a recent interview, Pope Francis shared a mystical experience he had shortly before accepting the role as Bishop of... Read more
Poverty challenge asks Americans to live on four liters of water a day
A project encouraging Americans to live for a few days on the bare minimum of water will help them understand... Read more
Cardinal calls faithful to share pro-life message of mercy
Citing the words of Pope Francis, the leader of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called the faithful to open their... Read more
New Jersey to appeal ruling on 'gay marriage' recognition
Political leaders in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge’s ruling that “gay marriage” must be recognized in the... Read more
Prayer vigils recognize American pastor imprisoned in Iran
Human rights advocates gathered in front of the White House last week to pray and raise awareness for Christian pastor... Read more
US bishops join call to end American embargo of Cuba
In solidarity with a recent pastoral letter by the Cuban bishops, Des Moines Bishop Richard E. Pates has voiced support... Read more
Bishops push for conscience protections in government funding
Leaders of the U.S. bishops have written to lawmakers insisting on the importance of including religious liberty protections and the... Read more
Peace requires tenacious, intelligent dialogue, Pope says
During his morning homily, the Pope Francis spoke to religious leaders of various faith traditions, saying that fostering peace is... Read more
Pope Francis, cardinals begin first set of reform meetings
The council of eight cardinals chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on church governance and curia reform will begin... Read more
John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday
The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more
Similarity between porn, drug addictions 'not surprising'
The co-founder of a pornography addiction recovery program said that a recent Cambridge study showing identical brain activity in addicts... Read more
Materialism robs us of our humanity, warns Pope Francis
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in cloudy St. Peter’s Square this morning, cautioning the faithful against the danger of losing their... Read more
New Orleans schools adjust schedules to keep Sunday sacred
A new policy for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans aims to reclaim Sunday as a day focused... Read more
African Catholics stress importance of Bible in faith life
Catholic African leaders met in Malawi earlier this week for an assembly dedicated to the Bible and to increasing the... Read more
Live your faith, Pope exhorts catechists
Pope Francis met with a group of catechists from around the world on Friday, encouraging them to live a life... Read more
Gossip helps devil undermine Church, Pope says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Vatican police force today, exhorting them to fight in the war against evil by... Read more
Florida Catholics plan prayer vigils, protest death penalty
As the scheduled execution date approaches for a Florida man convicted of murder, local Catholics are offering prayers and renewing... Read more
Do not forget Syria's Christians, priest urges Westerners
A Syrian priest has urged the West to remember the Christians in his country, many of whom are fleeing due... Read more
Scholar calls for discomfort with Francis to spark reflection
The discomfort among some Catholics caused by Pope Francis' frank comments in his recent interview with Jesuit publications should become... Read more
Priest's arrest shows Philadelphia reforms, attorney says
The Philadelphia archdiocese drew praise for its swift reporting of an inactive priest to authorities after a young man said... Read more
