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With plea for forgiveness, Pope embraces Rohingya in Bangladesh
After meeting several Rohingya Muslims and hearing their stories in Bangladesh, Pope Francis uttered a moving prayer from the heart,... Read more
Interfaith unity is more than tolerance – it needs trust, Pope says
In an encounter with interfaith leaders in Bangladesh, Pope Francis stressed the need to join together in promoting mutual respect... Read more
Pope tells Bangladesh bishops to make laity a priority, especially youth
On Friday Pope Francis met with the bishops of Bangladesh, urging them to be close to the laity, especially young... Read more
Peru to withdraw controversial “gender ideology” curriculum
The Peruvian government will withdraw a 2016 national school curriculum that has been widely criticized for its “gender ideology.” Read more
Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. Read more
LA Archdiocese creates website to take action for DACA youth
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, CA has encouraged Catholics in the U.S. to advocate for an extension to... Read more
Archbishop says #staywoke this Christmas season
In preparation for the first Sunday of Advent, the Archbishop of Los Angeles has said the season is a time... Read more
Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities. This week Fr.... Read more
New tests have confirmed the age of the Holy Sepulchre
Following the recent restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, archaeologists have confirmed the construction dates of the structure surrounding what is... Read more
Pope kicks off Bangladesh visit with call to action on Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis arrived in Bangladesh with words of praise for the humanitarian assistance the nation has given to Rohingya Muslim... Read more
Pope lands in Bangladesh, visits two national landmarks
After landing in Bangladesh Thursday afternoon, Pope Francis made visits to two of the country’s important landmarks – the National... Read more
Your faith and enthusiasm are a welcome sight, Pope tells Burmese youth
The Catholic young people of Burma are “a welcome sound” of encouragement, Pope Francis told them Thursday at a Mass... Read more
The difficult life of a Catholic missionary in Burma
As Pope Francis continues his visit to Burma – also known as Myanmar – this week, he is encountering a... Read more
Burmese bishops say despite pressure, Suu Kyi has their support
As international criticism mounts for Burmese leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi over perceived inaction on the nation's Rohingya refugee crisis,... Read more
Pope to Burmese bishops: Healing must be a pastoral priority
In a meeting with the bishops leading Burma's small Catholic community, Pope Francis stressed the need to prioritize healing and... Read more
True justice and peace are for all people, Pope tells Buddhist leaders
In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma on Wednesday, Pope Francis stressed that true and lasting justice and peace... Read more
Spanish Planned Parenthood subsidiary stripped of government benefits
Spain’s National Court has ruled that the Family Planning Federation, a subsidiary of Planned Parenthood International, can no longer be... Read more
Analysis: Cardinal Rai begins strategic call for Saudi religious freedom
The first cardinal to be officially invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, has... Read more
An Irish virtual calendar for an authentic Advent
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, and Primate of All Ireland, has launched a 2017 virtual Advent calendar, saying... Read more
What are banned from DC buses? Catholic Christmas ads.
Christmas-themed ads about the “perfect gift” of the Advent season have been wrongly barred from District of Columbia buses, the... Read more
