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Closing Mass for Rio's World Youth Day largest since 1995
Over three million Catholic pilgrims from around the world attended the final Mass at World Youth Day on Sunday, making... Read more
CNA's Rome editor takes on new role with Denver archdiocese
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has named CNA's Rome Bureau News Director, David Uebbing, to serve as his assistant as the... Read more
Kansas diocese mourns death of retired bishop, George Fitzsimons
The Diocese of Salina, Kansas, is mourning the death of its former leader, Bishop Emeritus George K. Fitzsimons, who died... Read more
Catholics begin to build new church in the Emirates
Catholics in the town of Mussafah in the United Arab Emirates have begun construction on a new church dedicated to St.... Read more
In spite of challenges, global youth plan for Krakow
Young global participants in Rio de Janeiro's World Youth Day say that traveling to Krakow, Poland in 2016 for the... Read more
World Youth Day vigil was 'spectacular,' say pilgrims in Rio
Young people participating in the World Youth Day prayer vigil in Rio de Janeiro before the final Mass with Pope... Read more
Pope gives surprising in-flight press conference
Pope Francis finished off his trip to Brazil with one last unscripted moment by holding a 1 hour and 20... Read more
Vatican, Italy sign money laundering prevention agreement
The Vatican and Italy have reached an agreement on sharing financial information that will help the two countries prevent money... Read more
Hundreds in DC celebrate World Youth Day locally
Over 500 local pilgrims flocked to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. on Saturday to join in prayer and show... Read more
Britain's online porn ban hailed as sensible solution
A British plan to apply family-friendly filters to internet connections by default has drawn praise as a thoughtful way to... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley to youth: witness by building strong marriages
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston encouraged thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis talk in Rio de Janeiro to choose... Read more
Lector at Papal WYD Mass says she encountered Church
The young woman who proclaimed a Scripture reading at the Papal Mass at World Youth Day said that it was... Read more
Catholics find grace in Copacabana confessions
Young people from around the world stood in long lines on Rio’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the Sacrament... Read more
Build a 'civilization of love,' Pope encourages Brazilian people
In a farewell address to the people of Brazil, Pope Francis indicated his thanks for their warm welcome and encouraged... Read more
Make definite commitments, Pope urges youth
In his encounter of thanks with the volunteers at World Youth Day, Pope Francis exhorted the young people to make... Read more
Californian at WYD seeks signatures from around the world
Mike Alvarado is on a mission at World Youth Day to get people from around the world to sign his... Read more
Embrace 'missionary spirit,' Pope tells Latin American bishops
Pope Francis told leading Latin American bishops that all Catholics must renew the Church with a “missionary spirit,” acknowledging that... Read more
'Marks' of Francis' papacy starting to emerge, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Vatican press office said that several major themes can be seen throughout Pope Francis’ addresses during... Read more
Poles thrilled to hear next World Youth Day in Krakow
Young Polish men and women gathered in Rio rejoiced at Pope Francis’ announcement that Krakow, Poland will host the next World... Read more
Nigerian bishop calls Catholics to be missionaries at home
Catholics should live out their everyday lives in a way that witnesses to those around them, offering hope in a... Read more
