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Rome's mayor 'touched' by Pope's simplicity
The mayor of Rome said that the simple humility of Pope Francis “really touched” his heart after the Mass that... Read more
Pope says world religious leaders united by truth, beauty
Pope Francis told world religious leaders that the desire to search for truth, beauty and goodness is what keeps them... Read more
Catholic students lobby at UN commission on women
Students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio worked to educate delegates at a recent United Nations commission about the... Read more
Thomas More College launches 'New World' scholarship in honor of Pope
New Hampshire's Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has announced a new scholarship for students from the Americas after the... Read more
Protestant seminary to keep positive ties with Church
Fuller Theological Seminary, a leading center for the formation of evangelical Protestant pastors, will continue to promote positive relations with... Read more
Papal agency working to help displaced Syrians
Catholic Near East Welfare Association is working with local Churches in and around Syria to help refugees and those who... Read more
Pope Francis honored in special Buenos Aires Mass
Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, apostolic nuncio to Argentina, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayers for... Read more
Francis' papal symbols linked to past Popes
When Pope Francis was installed as Bishop of Rome today, the two major symbols of the authority he received were... Read more
Pope Francis will attend World Youth Day, officials confirm
The president of the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Brazil... Read more
Pope sends love to Argentina before inauguration
After asking Argentinians not to come to Rome and give to the poor instead, Pope Francis called a large gathering... Read more
Pilgrim at Pope's Mass: 'Today everyone feels Argentinian'
Everyone felt a little Argentinian and extremely happy today, according to members of diverse religious orders who attended the Pope’s... Read more
Architect says Churches must be beautiful to reflect faith
Because they help impart the Catholic faith to the world, Church buildings have a responsibility to reflect God's beauty, says... Read more
Everyone must be 'protector' like St. Joseph, Pope says
Pope Francis called on all people to be “protectors,” like Saint Joseph, by watching over and caring for the poor,... Read more
Protest highlights treatment of Coptic Christians in Libya
Christians gathered in front of the Libyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., on March 14 to peacefully protest the recent detainment... Read more
Catholic youth congress highlights friendship with Christ
Hundreds of high school students attended the 2013 Convivio Youth Congress in Connecticut March 8-10 to talk about the Christian... Read more
Congressional delegates praise Pope's loving example
Members of Congress traveling to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis praised the new Pontiff as a... Read more
Pope possesses wisdom and simplicity, Argentine cardinal says
The retired cardinal of Parana, Argentina, described his friend Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio – now Pope Francis – as an able... Read more
Pope Francis' inauguration brings world to Rome
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to converge on St. Peter’s Square March 19 for the installation of Pope... Read more
Catholic Marriage Prep success bucking national marital trends
With more couples choosing to use contraception and live together before marriage, the Catholic definition of marriage is more at... Read more
Priest defends Pope Francis against 'Dirty War' accusations
In a CNA column, professor and priest Father Matthew Lamb dispels allegations that Pope Francis did not speak out against... Read more
