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Holtz’s coaching success exceeded by devotion
Lou Holtz has put together one of the most distinguished coaching careers in college football. Read more
Anti-Catholic Facebook pages worry Latino communities
Facebook's continued tolerance for obscene anti-Catholic pages in Spanish are causing some users to question the site's policies – and... Read more
Pope Francis: What attracts our hearts 'like a magnet?'
During his Sunday Angelus address from Rome, Pope Francis encouraged listeners to reflect upon the day's Gospel in which Jesus... Read more
Cardinal's work aims to foster love, devotion to Eucharist
In “Divine Love Made Flesh,” Cardinal Raymond Burke presents a commentary on papal writings about the Eucharist showing his “profound... Read more
Doctor feels blessed to be at ringside
With insurance, we never want to use it, but we’re glad to know it’s there. The same can be said... Read more
Controversial book's claims about Jesus are 'nothing new'
Although a controversial new book on the “historical Jesus” is topping best-seller lists, claims made by its author are tired... Read more
Catholic blogger grateful for prayers following accident
A young Catholic blogger known for his defense of the faith in the public square is thankful for prayers and... Read more
Australian Catholic leaders to receive Papal honors
Pope Francis has recently named three South Australian Catholics to the Order of St. Gregory the Great, the single highest... Read more
Argentina Down Syndrome test could cause abortion increase
The pro-life group ArgentinosAlerta has warned that a new test to detect Down Syndrome in unborn children after nine weeks... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
'Mercy and love' at heart of Church's teaching on abortion
A message of healing and compassion should always be at the center of the abortion debate and is the basis... Read more
Catholic radio host defends Islamic scholar's debate choice
Citing the need for public dialogue, Catholic radio host Al Kresta defended Islamic scholar Shadid Lewis’ invite to controversial critic... Read more
Bishops say confusion around CRS in Madagascar cleared up
The U.S. bishop who chairs the board of Catholic Relief Services said that local Church leaders in Madagascar have given... Read more
US asks for investigation into Cuban dissident's death
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, has called for an investigation into the death of the founder... Read more
Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith
When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more
Mysterious Missouri priest showed up to pray with crash victim
After emergency responders spent an hour trying to remove a young woman from her wrecked car near Center, Mo., a... Read more
Pope strengthens financial crimes laws, oversight body
Pope Francis has issued a declaration that increases the power of the Financial Information Authority and continues the Vatican's efforts... Read more
Pope fervently praying for apartment gas explosion victims
Pope Francis is “deeply saddened” to hear about the 11 people killed and 60 injured by a natural gas explosion... Read more
Possible sainthood cause for Chesterton sparks excitement
Devotees of the English writer and Catholic apologist G.K. Chesterton rejoiced at the news that a Catholic bishop in England... Read more
Cooperate with gift of grace, exhorts Cardinal George
Through the “miracle of grace,” the faithful are able to be vessels for God’s will, overcoming their earthly desires while... Read more
