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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
American Sisters accept Vatican reforms on doctrine, theology
In a joint report marking the conclusion of a multi-year mandate for reform, members of the LCWR have agreed to ... Read more
Pope Francis: Vocations are about quality, not quantity
Well-formed vocations are more important than numerous vocations Pope Francis said in address to religious formators on Saturday at the... Read more
Power of prayer: Contemplative cloisters coming to Crimea?
It’s been one year since fighting broke out in Ukraine. The death toll has surpassed 6,000. Almost 1 million people... Read more
Chart-topping Benedictine nuns to release new album for Easter
Together with the joys of the Resurrection and feasting, this Easter will have an added delight: listening to the new... Read more
Who's entering religious life these days?
U.S. Catholics are being encouraged to get to know local religious communities, as a new study offers insight into the... Read more
Want Christian unity? Deepen your own conversion, Pope says
Pope Francis told a group of religious men and women that they are the forerunners in working towards Christian unity,... Read more
Despite persecution, Year of Consecrated Life celebrated in Syria
Despite persecution and threats faced by the Catholic faithful in Syria, religious communities in the war-torn country have continued their... Read more
Blossoming religious order in France sees global impact
A missionary order founded in the middle Ages in France is sending their burgeoning number of vocations from Asia and... Read more
Religious urged by Pope Francis to avoid 'theoretical poverty'
Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to participants in an international symposium on the religious life, encouraging them to... Read more
Consecrated life today in a positive position, bishops affirm
During an interview, two Vatican officials expressed the great holiness that exists within religious vocations, as well as their hope... Read more
Consecrated life is a gift from God, Pope reflects
Pope Francis spoke emphatically about the importance of religious life during his Sunday Angelus message. Read more
Student debt delays some Americans from religious life
About ten percent of those who took perpetual religious vows in the U.S. in 2013 said that educational debt delayed... Read more
