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Pope’s interview prompts flurry of media reactions
A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Pontifical Council discusses future of marriage, family
This week the Pontifical Council for the Family is holding a conference to discuss how to recover the true meaning... Read more
Interviewer: Pope’s adherence to Church abortion teaching is clear
Pope Francis is “absolutely clear” about Catholic teaching on abortion, but his first focus is to bring God’s salvation to... Read more
Bishop Kettler transferred to Saint Cloud diocese
Pope Francis today accepted the resignation of Bishop John Kinney, 76, of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, and appointed as... Read more
Vatican's new Catechism app aims to spread faith worldwide
A pontifical council is preparing to launch a new app on the Catechism of the Catholic Church in order to... Read more
Faith shines light on truth and reason, archbishop says
At a recent talk on Pope Francis' encyclical “Lumen Fidei,” Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore emphasized that faith is... Read more
Letters, prayer vigils to mark one year in jail for pastor in Iran
Supporters of human rights and religious freedom around the globe are joining in prayer and a letter-writing campaign on the... Read more
Scholars say love for the poor illuminates Pope's first six months
In his first six months as Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis has shown his distinct style through a “prophetic” concern for... Read more
Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview
In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more
European pro-life initiative gains one million supporters
An initiative to propose to the European Parliament a ban on the funding of embryo-destructive policies has gained one million... Read more
Cardinal Dolan reaffirms bishops' opposition to HHS mandate
As scores of lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate continue to move through the courts, the head of the U.S.... Read more
Marian shrine in Spain marks 400th anniversary
The shrine of Our Lady of Fuencisla, patroness of the Spanish city of Segovia, will mark its 400th anniversary on... Read more
Pope exhorts world's new bishops to be welcoming pastors
Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more
Two architecture firms chosen to transform Crystal Cathedral
Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange, Calif., announced the selection of two firms to collaborate in renovating the “Crystal Cathedral”... Read more
Religious liberty threats pose 'real danger' in Indonesia, Burma
The persecution of religious minorities in both Indonesia and Burma pose dangers not only to the two countries, but to... Read more
Love conquers violence, cardinal says after Navy Yard shooting
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, prayed for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, saying victims and... Read more
Seminar at UN to push for pro-life, pro-family development efforts
A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate... Read more
Flood teaches stranded kids lessons in faith
Two buses driving up to St. Vincent de Paul School in Denver late Friday, Sept. 13 were cheered by weary... Read more
Bishop Cirilo Flores succeeds as head of San Diego diocese
Bishop Cirilo B. Flores was appointed Bishop of San Diego today, Sept. 18, succeeding Bishop Robert H. Brom, whose resignation,... Read more
