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Consolata Missionaries in Mongolian steppes.

Consolata Missionaries celebrate ten years in Mongolia

Aug 7, 2013

The Consolata Missionaries have been in Mongolia for ten years, evangelizing a people searching for God and helping improve their... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks at the States Dinner at the Knight's Supreme Convention in San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 2013.

Evangelization blocked by our own 'hesitancy' to convert

Aug 7, 2013

By Elise Harris

The biggest obstacle to the success of the New Evangelization is the reluctance of individual Catholics to let themselves be... Read more

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Spanish government criticized for silence on Asia Bibi

Aug 7, 2013

The Spanish civil liberties website MasLibres is criticizing the Spanish government for failing to advocate on behalf of Asia Bibi,... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Knights recognized by Pope Francis for charity, witness

Aug 7, 2013

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis issued a letter to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of their 131st annual convention, praising them... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica as seen on the night of Feb. 13, 2013. Stephen Driscoll/CNA.

Vatican interrogation request is first test of financial agreement

Aug 7, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Vatican’s judicial authorities have requested that their Italian counterparts interrogate Monsignor Nunzio Scarano about withdraws he made from his... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims July 14, 2013 at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Lauren Cater/CNA

Touch the poor and needy, Pope tells Argentineans

Aug 7, 2013

As his fellow Argentineans gathered to celebrate the feast of Saint Gaetano, the country's most popular saint, Pope Francis urged... Read more

Paul Marshall speaks during a panel discussion at the Hudson Institute on March 27, 2013.

Expert urges US to address Nigeria violence against Christians

Aug 7, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

As bombings against Christian churches in Nigeria continue, a religious liberty scholar is calling on the U.S. government to recognize... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley in Rome, Italy, May 4, 2012.

Bishop says porn use starts with loneliness, 'yearning for love'

Aug 7, 2013

Reflecting on the pornography addiction of a man recently sentenced for the abduction of three women, Bishop James Conley said... Read more

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Hospitalized man fulfills dream of creating 3D animations

Aug 6, 2013

Despite being hospitalized for virtually his entire life as a result of childhood polio, Paulo Henrique Machado is achieving his... Read more

Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.).

Federal probe of abortion clinic funding draws praise

Aug 6, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life lawmakers issued statements supporting a government decision to investigate the federal funding of Planned Parenthood and other organizations that... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio gives the homily during the opening Mass of the KC Supreme Convention Aug. 6, 2013.

Archbishop lauds work of Knights, urges immigration reform

Aug 6, 2013

By Elise Harris

At the Knights of Columbus' annual meeting, Texas Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller praised the group for its worldwide charitable work and... Read more

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Cuban dissident was murdered, companion claims

Aug 6, 2013

A Spanish national who accompanied Cuban dissident leader Oswaldo Paya on the day that he died, has charged that the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at the Wednesday General Audience on May 8, 2013. Stephen Driscoll/CNA.

World needs courageous Christian missionaries, Pope says

Aug 6, 2013

Pope Francis delivered a strong call to Christians to share the faith in his message for World Mission Day, saying... Read more

The Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist sing in choir.

Dominicans aim to evangelize through beauty in new album

Aug 6, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

A Dominican order based in Ann Arbor will soon release an album of 15 songs centered on Marian devotion as... Read more

Monsignor Arthur M. Coyle

Boston priest on leave following sexual misconduct arrest

Aug 6, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Monsignor Arthur M. Coyle of the Archdiocese of Boston is on “voluntary administrative leave” following his Aug. 4 arrest for... Read more

Cardinal Seán O'Malley.

Three women honored by US bishops' 'People of Life' award

Aug 5, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Three leaders from diverse fields in the pro-life movement were recognized for their contributions to the movement, receiving the 2013... Read more

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Conference calls for spiritual preservation of Way of St. James

Aug 5, 2013

The spiritual meaning of the Way of St. James pilgrimage must not be reduced to a mere touristic and ecological... Read more

Kathryn Jean Lopez.

Use media to spread Gospel, Catholic Voices head says

Aug 5, 2013

Catholics should see the secular media as an opportunity to evangelize and more effectively reach “people who need heroes and... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the airport in Rio on July 22.

Full transcript of Pope's in-flight press remarks released

Aug 5, 2013

Amid a flurry of media reaction, the Vatican has released a full transcript of the remarks Pope Francis made to... Read more

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Winning pro-life contest photos will be shown to Pope

Aug 5, 2013

The winning photos of the contest “Life…in HD,” which is being organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will... Read more