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Franciscan martyr St. Fidelis honored April 24
A former lawyer who left his profession to become a Capuchin Franciscan priest, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen has his liturgical... Read more
Tekakwitha Conference to gather for first time since canonization
The 74th annual Tekakwitha Conference will mark an important event in Church history as it holds its first gathering since... Read more
Egyptian police accused of siding with cathedral attackers
A media representative for Egypt's Catholic bishops echoed concerns that police sided with Islamic extremists who attacked a funeral service... Read more
EWTN celebrates Mother Angelica's 90th birthday
The Eternal Word Television Network is celebrating the 90th birthday of its foundress, Mother Angelica, on April 20 with 90... Read more
Nearly 15,000 French mayors will refuse to marry gay couples
A group of at least 14,900 French mayors has said it will not perform “gay marriages,” even if the government... Read more
Columnist details Mother Angelica's committed spirit
To honor the 90th birthday of Mother Angelica, founder of Eternal Word Television Network, renowned Catholic author Alice von Hildebrand... Read more
Resolution to lift Boy Scouts' gay ban proposed
The Boy Scouts of America have introduced a resolution to reverse a ban on openly gay members, while leaving a... Read more
Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town
The Knights of Columbus have announced a donation drive to help the community of West, Texas after a massive fertilizer... Read more
Former NBA player visits Swiss Guard basketball team
The former Los Angeles Lakers player Vlade Divac was thrilled to meet with the Swiss Guard to discuss sports and... Read more
Pope: answering God with the heart protects against ideologies
Pope Francis spent his homily today reflecting on responding to God’s invitations with the heart and not just the intellect,... Read more
Pope's Curia reform council reflects Church diversity
The eight cardinals Pope Francis has chosen to advise him on church governance and reform of the Curia come from... Read more
Italian bishops launch TV program on stunning cathedral
The Italian bishops' conference have produced a twelve-part television series presenting the Creed from Sicily's Monreale cathedral, a 12th century... Read more
Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion
As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have... Read more
Prayer vigils offer solidarity after Boston attack
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people of diverse faith backgrounds are uniting in prayer for the victims... Read more
Bishop laments 'gay marriage' approval in New Zealand
Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, president of the Bishops’ Conference of New Zealand, has expressed profound sadness over the authorization... Read more
Pope phones Argentine shoemaker for shoe repairs
Pope Francis, who has quickly become known for his austere style, will continue using his simple black shoes and has... Read more
Pope uses Twitter to mobilize prayers for Texas victims
Pope Francis tweeted a prayer request for the victims of a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Grand Rapids
Father David J. Walkowiak, a priest of the Cleveland diocese, was appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, Mich., on April 18... Read more
Without evangelization Church becomes babysitter, Pope warns
If Catholics do not proclaim Jesus with their lives, then the Church becomes “not the mother, but the babysitter,” Pope... Read more
Syrian patriarch asks Vatican to increase peace efforts
The most powerful Catholic leader in Syria met Pope Francis today to ask the Vatican to get more involved in... Read more
