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Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8
In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more
Archbishop Mueller: human dignity central to education
Speaking at the launch of a foundation at the University of Glasgow, the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine... Read more
Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd
Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more
Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death
As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more
Monastic founder St. Romuald remembered June 19
Saint Romuald, who founded the Camaldolese monastic order during the early eleventh century, has his liturgical memorial on June 19. Read more
Costly weddings could be crippling for new marriages
Noting the sharply increasing costs of weddings, marriage advocates have begun to urge couples to be less extravagant in their... Read more
Pope calls Jesuit magazine to dialogue without relativism
Pope Francis met with the staff of the Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica on Friday morning, encouraging them to dialogue... Read more
President Obama chooses CRS president as Vatican ambassador
President Barack Obama has nominated Ken Hackett, the former head of Catholic Relief Services, as the next U.S. Ambassador to... Read more
Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states
Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more
Cardinals fill important 'Vatican bank' position
The commission of cardinals that oversees the so-called Vatican bank has filled a key position by naming Monsignor Battista Ricca... Read more
Catholic men address 'identity crisis' of fatherhood
Several prominent Catholic men offer advice in new new book on how to respond to the modern uncertainty of what... Read more
Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care
Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more
Worldwide protests push for human, religious rights in Iran
Grassroots activists gathered at the Iranian Embassies across the world on June 13 to protest human rights violations in Iran,... Read more
Catholic groups slam Pelosi's claim that abortion is 'sacred ground'
Prominent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic,... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Be humble 'from head to toe,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said people must to admit their sins like Saint Paul and not just their good deeds during his... Read more
Pope, Anglican archbishop: unity begins with common love of God
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and Pope Francis met for the first time and issued a joint call for... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
Drone use prompts Catholic call for greater caution
Catholic leaders and academics have outlined the need for greater public discussion on the American policy of using drones to... Read more
Democrat-leaning group lashes out at CCHD grant scrutiny
An influential Democrat-leaning communications strategy group has targeted critics of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, claiming it is “Catholic... Read more
