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A rare glimpse into the lives of Thailand's Red Nuns
An American group of cloistered nuns has opened a new monastery to bring their contemplative spirituality to the northeast of... Read more
Why I wear the habit – a nun's reflection on religious life
As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close, one nun shared her thoughts on the how... Read more
How to celebrate Christmas with Benedictine nuns
As the Christmas season approaches, the hit-making community of Benedictine nuns based in Missouri have released an album full of... Read more
Nun killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
A nun in the Democratic Republic of Congo was murdered earlier this week by unknown suspects in an apparent robbery,... Read more
Be 'men for others', not wrapped up in clericalism, Francis tells Jesuits
Bringing all people the lasting joy of the Church should be the focus of their service, Pope Francis told representatives... Read more
Two nuns found murdered at their home in Mississippi
Two religious sisters were found murdered in their Mississippi home today, according to police. Read more
This young postulant says 'don't be afraid' of God's calling
Many things happen during World Youth Day. Young people from all over the world travel to meet the Pope, they... Read more
Pope shakes up cloisters with new norms focused on prayer, centralization
Amid modern challenges emerging from a culture which provides increasingly easier access to outside distractions, Pope Francis has issued new... Read more
These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why
Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have... Read more
Young nuns? It's a trend.
There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey... Read more
Pope Francis clarifies question on diocesan religious institutes
Pope Francis issued a binding clarification of a question regarding Canon Law and the establishment of new diocesan Institutes of... Read more
These pop-singing nuns rocked Pope Francis' Juarez Mass
After taking the Internet by storm last fall with their hit “Confia en Dios,” this group of singing sisters was... Read more
Be thankful – Pope Francis' message at end of Year for Consecrated Life
Pope Francis presided over Mass on Tuesday for the conclusion of the Year for Consecrated Life, reminding religious men and... Read more
The 'terrorism of gossip' destroys communities, Pope warns religious
Christ-like obedience, the “terrorism of gossip”, and hope for future vocations were some of the themes Pope Francis addressed during... Read more
Pope Francis’ three words for Ugandan religious: Memory, fidelity and prayer
Pope Francis wrapped up his public appearances in Uganda with an address to the priests, religious and seminarians of the... Read more
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit
Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if... Read more
Let us be grateful witnesses of God's mercy, Pope says
Christ gave sight to a blind beggar whom others ignored. For Pope Francis, this bears an important lesson for Christians... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
Pope Francis: A consecrated person who doesn't forgive isn't needed
Moved by the testimony of two priests and a religious sister who endured atrocities during the Bosnian War, Pope Francis... Read more
Want more religious vocations? Improve your family life, nun says
As the Church brings the needs of the family to the forefront with the upcoming Synod this fall, one Dominican... Read more
