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Pope Francis: the Church nurtures, loves us as a mother
Pope Francis told thousands gathered for his weekly general audience that the Church is like our mother, who gives life... Read more
German bishop says 'forces at work' against Bishop Tebartz
A German bishop has voiced his support of Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst of Limburg, who made headlines recently for being... Read more
Scott Hahn calls Year of Faith book release 'holy coincidence'
At a talk given in the Archdiocese of Denver, Dr. Scott Hahn of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology... Read more
Catholic League urges veto of 'discriminatory' Calif. abuse bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown should veto an abuse lawsuit bill that is “flagrantly discriminatory” and “targeted at the Catholic Church,”... Read more
'Papal bounce' credited for increase in British confessions
Catholic clergy in England and Wales say more people are going to confession, and many credit both Pope Francis' election... Read more
Syrian refugees find support from Catholic Relief Services
Unable to enter refugee camps run by the United Nations, many Syrians fleeing from violence in their home country have... Read more
Italian pastor donates used car to Pope Francis
An Italian pastor has donated a used Renault 4 with 186,000 miles to Pope Francis, in response to the exhortation... Read more
New Polish ambassador says Pope 'will not give up' on Syria
Poland's new Vatican ambassador Piotr Nowina-Konopka says that Pope Francis will not back down in helping resolve the Syrian conflict... Read more
Vatican source says Cardinal Bertone chose to resign early
Outgoing Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, chose to step down in advance of his anticipated replacement date after... Read more
Pope Francis visits refugees at Jesuit center in Rome
Just two months after paying a visit to immigrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa, Pope Francis visited a group... Read more
Calif. advances abuse bill that could bankrupt Catholic dioceses
A California sex abuse bill that has been described as discriminatory against the Catholic Church has passed the legislature and... Read more
Bishop: Catholics must adjust to cultural bias against faith
Bishop Thomas J. Papropcki of Springfield, Ill., said that Catholics should be aware of an “unconscious hatred for the faith”... Read more
DC cardinal highlights role of prayer in Syria resolution
Joining in a global day of prayer for peace in Syria, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., urged Catholics... Read more
Church in Colombia convenes national peace pilgrimage
The Colombian bishops are inviting the faithful of their country to take part in a pilgrimage for peace and reconciliation... Read more
Pope Francis continues peace appeals on Twitter
After a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria and throughout the world, Pope Francis is continuing... Read more
Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child
Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more
Taking sides in Syria conflict 'unreasonable,' bishop says
Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln says that a solution to the violence in Syria must be achieved, not through... Read more
College network seeks to change campus debate on sex
As college students around the country kick off a new school year, one national organization is working to change prevailing... Read more
Pope Francis: follow Jesus' Way of the Cross
Pope Francis spoke to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Sunday’s Angelus, encouraging them to follow Christ on the... Read more
Continue in conversion, Philadelphia archbishop encourages
Archbishop Charles Chaput says his first two years in Philadelphia witnessed “tough news,” but he encouraged his flock to continue... Read more
