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What happens when beautiful street art meets a Rome ghetto?
Street artists from 10 countries around the globe gathered in Rome and put their talents to use in creating an... Read more
A society that doesn't want children is 'sad and gray,' Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that children are a joy-filled gift for the Church and the world, and cautioned against an... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishops for Spokane, Lexington dioceses
On Thursday the Vatican announced that Bishop Thomas Anthony Daly has been tapped to lead Spokane’s Catholic population, while Fr.... Read more
Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more
Ancient Roman pilgrimage revs-up spiritual aspect of Lent
For pilgrims in Rome, Ash Wednesday marked not only the start of the Church’s Lenten season, but also a traditional... Read more
Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?
In his homily Thursday Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and... Read more
The story behind Pope Francis' surprise visit to a Rome shantytown
Pope Francis made a surprise stop at a shantytown on his way to celebrate Mass at a Roman parish Feb.... Read more
Parish dedicated to Rome's poor gets a visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis traveled in the eastern outskirts of Rome on Sunday afternoon to hear confessions and say Mass at a... Read more
Coming soon to the Vatican: haircuts for Rome's homeless
The Vatican’s continued efforts to help the homeless of Rome have expanded beyond showers and bathrooms at St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
'Backbiting' communities don’t help evangelization – unity does
Pope Francis said that divisions among Christians are a stumbling block to evangelization, and encouraged members of the Church to... Read more
Meriam Ibrahim lands in Rome, meets with Pope Francis
A Sudanese woman spared of a death sentence for refusing to renounce her Christian faith arrived in Rome with her... Read more
Hartford archbishop: receiving pallium a 'moving' experience
After receiving the pallium from Pope Francis on Sunday’s feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Archbishop Leonard Blair expressed that... Read more
Trust in God overcomes worldly fears, Pope tells archbishops
On the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis installed 24 new archbishops with the pallium, urging them, like... Read more
Rome church restoration boosted by unique 3D scanner
Assisting in restoration and reconstruction for artists and architects alike, 3D scanner technology has recently been used to create unique... Read more
Late cardinal of India remembered for his serenity in suffering
During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy, who passed away Monday, fellow cardinals gathered to commemorate his life of... Read more
Pope: the Church is not a rental house, but a home
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on Jesus’ prayer for the unity of his disciples, cautioning that there are many... Read more
Couple leaves everything to begin pro-life movement in Romania
Founders of prolife organization Life Nation were present in Rome for Italy’s March for Life, and spoke of their decision... Read more
Women conceived in rape seek to inspire others in choosing life
During Italy’s fourth annual March for Life, two women shared testimonies of being conceived in rape, and expressed hope that... Read more
Knights of Columbus host Mass for Polish pilgrims in Rome
In honor of the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII the Knights donated two fields in Rome... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
