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Pope: Mary helps us not be 'teenagers for life'
After praying the Rosary this evening, Pope Francis reflected on how Mary “gives us health” by helping Christians mature in... Read more
Benedict XVI needs new coat of arms, designer says
The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is... Read more
Six months later, Sandy victims plod through recovery
Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle through... Read more
Accused Newark priest resigns from ministry
A priest accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2001 has resigned from ministry with the Newark archdiocese, after acknowledging... Read more
Pope moves queen, Italian laywoman closer to sainthood
Pope Francis has approved miracles attributed to a Sicilian queen and a 20th-century Italian laywoman, placing them one step closer... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal calls for end to violence
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas exhorted Venezuelans to listen to the call of Pope Francis to end the violence... Read more
Pennsylvania mourns sudden loss of Bishop McFadden
Church and public officials from Pennsylvania are saddened by the unexpected death of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, who shepherded the... Read more
Lebanese president discusses Syria refugees with Pope
Pope Francis and Lebanese president Michel Sleiman met to discuss the Syrian fighting and the influx of refugees it has... Read more
Pope warns against lukewarm faith with personal story
In keeping with his style, Pope Francis cautioned about the dangers of a lukewarm faith by telling a childhood story... Read more
Pope names Jesuit to lead Oakland diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Father Michael C. Barber the next bishop of the Oakland, California diocese. Read more
Theologian dismisses call for women 'deacons'
Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are... Read more
Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez
At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more
Administration appeals judge's order on Plan B access
The Obama administration filed an appeal notice Wednesday to challenge a judge’s decision requiring that the morning-after pill be available... Read more
Bishop calls for courage as 'gay marriage' passes in RI
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence lamented Rhode Island’s new law recognizing “gay marriage,” using his pastoral letter to call... Read more
Knights grateful for Gonzaga student group status
The Knights of Columbus applauded a decision by Gonzaga University to grant them recognition as a sponsored organization after their... Read more
Pope: 'yes' to Holy Spirit prevents division
Pope Francis said that Church divisions begin when it does not say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit and allow it... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to Vatican
Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere... Read more
Flood of reform rumors premature, Vatican official states
The number two official from the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has dismissed wide-ranging speculation about the reforms Pope Francis will... Read more
Vatican invites Buddhists to help build culture of life
The Vatican’s top official for interreligious dialogue, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, sent a message to all Buddhists urging a joint commitment... Read more
Doctor willing to abandon baby from failed abortion sparks protest
Pro-life activists protested outside the clinic of a Washington, D.C., abortionist who admitted during an undercover interview that he “would... Read more
