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Advisory group will not weaken Pope's power, analyst explains
Although some have worried Pope Francis’ creation of a group of cardinals to advise him means he is giving up... Read more
Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from Pope Francis
Pope Francis made a phone call on the morning of April 16 to wish a happy 86th birthday to his... Read more
Church leaders pray for peace in wake of Boston bombing
Catholic leaders offered prayers and sent words of peace to those affected by the explosions at the Boston Marathon, encouraging... Read more
Vatican unveils plans for International Family Center in Nazareth
The Vatican is moving ahead with plans to build the International Family Center in Nazareth, a complex that will include... Read more
Pope urges Bostonians to combat evil with good
Pope Francis is praying for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and encouraging them not to be overcome by... Read more
On 86th birthday, Benedict praised as deeply humble
As Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday on April 16, the author of a new book on the legacy of... Read more
Archbishop praises MLK's letter from jail as prophetic
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was “direct and prophetic” in its call for justice and... Read more
Gonzaga professor denies school's claim to support Knights
A professor at Gonzaga University has countered claims by the school that it supports the campus' Knights of Columbus Council... Read more
Vatican plans huge pro-life, evangelization gathering
A major highlight for the Year of Faith will be a two-day celebration in Rome on the Church’s teaching about... Read more
Bishop warns of Church plundering in Central African Republic
In the midst of a conflict between the government of the Central African Republic and the rebel Séléka coalition, the... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston urges prayers after marathon explosions
As local police report at least two people dead and dozens injured following a pair of explosions at the finish... Read more
North American College breaks ground on 10-story building
Seminarians filled the North American College with strains of “Holy God We Praise Thy Name” as they took part in... Read more
Pope backs reform of US sisters' leadership conference
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican’s assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, which found it had “serious doctrinal... Read more
Benedictine nuns release second album, honoring saints
A group of contemplative Benedictine nuns have recorded an album in honor of the angels and saints, all of the... Read more
Sacrifice necessary for Christian life, Pope teaches
Pope Francis delved deeper into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, highlighting proclamation, witness and worship as essential... Read more
Pope prays for courage, comfort in the Church
Pope Francis encouraged the Church to proclaim the Gospel with “frankness and courage” and prayed for persecuted Christians worldwide in... Read more
Eastern Churches remember St. Anastasius of Sinai on April 20
On April 20, Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition honor Saint Anastasius of Sinai, a seventh-century monk and priest known... Read more
At DC event, Christian converts recount captivity in Iran
Two Iranian converts to Christianity recently spoke of their experiences facing persecution and imprisonment in their country for their religious... Read more
US bishops urge support for international arms treaty
In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, a representative of the U.S. bishops' conference asked that the Obama... Read more
Pope appoints advisors for Curia reform
In response to suggestions during talks leading up to the papal conclave, Pope Francis has appointed eight cardinals to advise... Read more
