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Disabled youth perform special dance for Pope Francis in Georgia
Pope Francis was treated to a special presentation Saturday when young people, including several disabled youth in wheelchairs, performed traditional... Read more
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special... Read more
What you think you know about human trafficking is probably wrong
Human trafficking. It’s been called “modern-day slavery” and a “silent epidemic.” It affects tens of millions every year and yet... Read more
Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ
Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more
When police need backup, St. Michael sends priests
When Catholic police officer Sharif Said goes out on his beat patrolling the suburbs of Milwaukee, he brings his faith... Read more
Revamped annulment process focuses on speed, role of local bishops
In a revamped marriage annulment process, Pope Francis has made significant changes, giving more of a role to the local... Read more
Pope Francis: conversion isn't just an appearance – it's a matter of the heart
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis said that merely obeying the rules isn’t enough to make us holy, but... Read more
What does it look like to be gay – and a practicing Catholic?
More than 10 years ago, Steve Gershom found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more
Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they'll only get worse
Family wounds that aren’t dealt with in a healthy and timely manner can have devastating effects on both spouses and... Read more
Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ
Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more
Pope slams culture of waste, says it’s 'a mortal sin' to discard elderly
In his general audience Pope Francis condemned modern society for silently disposing of the elderly, saying that a civilization which... Read more
'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society
In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more
The Church isn’t static – she’s a pilgrim on a journey, Pope says
Pope Francis in his weekly general audience said that the Church on earth is on a pilgrimage to heaven guided... Read more
Cardinal Sarah appointment paves the way for new Curia
Cardinal Robert Sarah has been appointed as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments... Read more
The Church's mystery: it's both visible and spiritual, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke of the visible actions carried out by the Church, explaining that they... Read more
Christian hope is no mere optimism – it’s a light for the world
In his Wednesday general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian hope, saying that it consists in... Read more
Boston Globe's new site hopes to show that 'Catholic Church matters'
A new website launched by the Boston Globe seeks to have a wide appeal in covering “all things Catholic,” focusing... Read more
Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'
Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more
Pope sends letter of condolence to family of James Foley
Pope Francis sent a letter to the family of a U.S. journalist killed by ISIS last week, assuring them of... Read more
Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects
At the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will... Read more
