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Church, political leaders extend prayers to Oklahoma victims
Following a devastating tornado in Oklahoma on May 20, Church leaders and national figures from the offered their prayers and... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
Former Newark priest arrested after breaking court agreement
After violating the terms of an understanding with local prosecutors, a priest who recently resigned from ministry with the Newark... Read more
Pope: power struggles outside Jesus' vision of Church
While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power... Read more
Pope Francis helped young addict in struggle against drugs
According to an Argentine priest, Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires helped save a young mailman from... Read more
Pope praying for children, others struck by Oklahoma tornado
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people... Read more
Vatican spokesman denies Pope conducted exorcism
Pope Francis did not perform an exorcism when he prayed over a young disabled man in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Cloning shows science must dialogue with philosophy
The recent production of stem cells from cloned human embryos has prompted a researcher to consider the need for scientists... Read more
Global rosary relay to encourage prayer for priests
The Global Rosary Relay for Priests’ fourth annual event will take place this June 7, providing an opportunity for worldwide... Read more
Texas abortionist accused of killing babies born alive
A Houston doctor is under investigation on charges that he performed illegal late-term abortions after former employees alleged that several... Read more
International religious freedom report notes persecution
Secretary of State John Kerry released on May 20 the annual International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which documents violence... Read more
Pope tells Catholics to shout 'Jesus' instead of 'Francis'
Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his... Read more
Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion
A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more
Courageous prayer leads to miracles, Pope reflects
Pope Francis encouraged bold prayer and faithful trust in God during his homily at Mass today at Casa Santa Marta... Read more
Rome university launches course on liturgical music
A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at... Read more
Helicopter ministry offers unique perspective for faith
Hovering 500 feet above the ground, a ride in the Prayer One helicopter offers community leaders the opportunity to join... Read more
Pope ties Church movements Mass to Pentecost
St. Peter’s Square was “transformed into an open-air Cenacle,” Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church movements. Read more
Spirit's surprises are way to happiness, Pope teaches
Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open... Read more
Church to celebrate St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
On May 25, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, an Italian noblewoman of the sixteenth and early... Read more
Catholic Charities USA laments food assistance cuts
Catholic Charities USA and other agencies across the country harshly criticized a $21 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read more
