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Denver archdiocese: World Youth Day launched spiritual revolution
In 1992, Denver was one of three American cities that had been vying to host World Youth Day the following... Read more
Most Americans would find immigration wait 'unthinkable'
While undocumented immigrants often face blame for circumventing U.S. law, American immigration policy is so broken that it produces wait... Read more
Suspended Vatican accountant linked to suspect spiritual group
The Vatican accountant who was recently suspended for allegedly trying to smuggle $26 million had been part of a group... Read more
Film tour hopes to reignite devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The promotional tour of a recent film on the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe has helped reawaken devotion to... Read more
Bishops offer encouragement on anniversary of civil rights march
Half a century after the famous civil rights march in Washington, D.C., significant progress towards justice has been made, but... Read more
Ecuador president apologizes for profanation of hospital chapel
President Rafael Correa of Ecuador has apologized to Archbishop Lorenzo Voltolini of Portoviejo for the profanation of a chapel at... Read more
Argentine soccer star says meeting Pope was unforgettable
Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi said his audience with Pope Francis on August 13 in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall was... Read more
New York cardinal warns of rampant 'disposable culture'
At a recent Knights of Columbus event, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and other Church leaders warned against... Read more
Wis. law could push Catholic hospitals to admit abortionists
A new abortion restriction in Wisconsin could inadvertently require several Catholic health systems to grant abortion doctors admitting privileges at... Read more
Pope to consecrate world to Mary's Immaculate Heart
Pope Francis will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary this Oct. 13 as part of the Marian... Read more
Pope: Beauty, generosity in sports build the common good
Following a century of Popes who have been enthusiastic about sports, Pope Francis met with the Italian and Argentine soccer... Read more
March for Life founder still influencing movement after death
A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more
Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says
Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more
Thai Catholics celebrate queen's birthday with prayer
Catholics in Thailand are joining in prayer to celebrate the 81st birthday of Queen Sirikit, respected throughout the country for... Read more
Assumption speaks to Japan's Catholics, missionary says
The Feast of the Assumption is an important celebration for Catholicism in Japan because of its link to both death... Read more
Lawyer: Catholics, vegans and Starbucks all need conscience rights
A leading religious freedom lawyer says the HHS mandate controversy involves whether government can force businesses and their owners to... Read more
'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting
Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more
Pope Francis calls, consoles Italian man after brother's murder
An Italian man who has struggled to forgive God after the murder of his brother recently received a personal phone... Read more
Colombia to host 2014 World Congress on Divine Mercy
The Bishops’ Conference of Colombia has announced that the capital city of Bogota will be the site of the third... Read more
Mystery priest in Missouri rescue comes forward
The mysterious Missouri priest who gave anointing to a woman in her wrecked car near Center, Mo. has been identified... Read more
