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Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea: Put love before superstition, fear
After celebrating Mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 8, the pope traveled 620 miles by air to... Read more
Michigan college ministry welcomes freshmen to campus by passing out holy water
Students were invited to bless their dorms, vehicles, and study spaces as the fall semester begins. Read more
Iraqi Christians are leaving their homeland once again
Many Iraqi Christians are fleeing the country seeking refuge in neighboring nations before heading to more distant destinations. Read more
Remembering the missionary martyrs of Papua New Guinea
Here is a closer look at three remarkable individuals who shaped the Catholic mission in Papua New Guinea. Read more
Pope Francis’ Mass in Papua New Guinea: ‘Open yourselves to the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, urging openness to God and others while praying for peace... Read more
New Maori Queen in New Zealand is Catholic
The Maori people, the Indigenous population of mainland New Zealand, have crowned a new queen after the death of their... Read more
Pope Francis asks Papua New Guinea Catholics to spread the Gospel to ‘peripheries’
Pope Francis called on Catholics in Papua New Guinea to continue to bring the Gospel to the most marginalized and... Read more
New Catholic dating site hopes to ‘rewire the way we think about dating’
Candid Dating, launched in January, is a virtual speed-dating site for single Catholics. Read more
Staying in Bethlehem: Christian couple opts to marry and put down roots despite hardships
Two young Christians from Bethlehem have decided to marry and settle down in their hometown despite the ongoing war and... Read more
Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to... Read more
Some people in Papua New Guinea walked 3 weeks to see Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific. Read more
Spanish expatriate reflects on gift of pope’s visit to predominantly Muslim Indonesia
Socorro Vázquez, a 27-year-old Catholic from Spain, reflected on her experience of Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia and her faith... Read more
Mexico making progress in translating Bible into Indigenous languages
Mexico has 69 national languages — 68 Indigenous and Spanish — which places it “among the top 10 nations with... Read more
Georgetown investigates vandalism of crucifix and Mary statue as ‘potential hate crimes’
“Anti-Catholic acts and desecration of religious symbols are deeply concerning, hurtful, and offensive,” read a letter sent to staff and... Read more
Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud
As Election Day approaches, here’s the latest news on abortion from around the nation. Read more
West Virginia ban on assisted suicide ‘a fight worth fighting,’ state delegate says
“We’re trying to use it to serve as a beacon for other states who value the preservation of life, to... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea amid report of arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled... Read more
Nebraska ballot measure would make private schools ineligible for voucher program
A ballot measure to repeal a new school choice scholarship voucher program is set to be on the November 2024... Read more
How to participate in the International Eucharistic Congress at home
The 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, which begins this Sunday in Quito, Ecuador, is generating great expectations around the world. Read more
How the Catholic faith has helped East Timor forgive
Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor highlights the Catholic Church’s vital role in the nation’s journey of reconciliation and peace. Read more
