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Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Our Lady of Guadalupe shows us how to treat immigrants, archbishop says

Dec 12, 2016

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a model for how Catholics should treat immigrants, said Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. He... Read more

Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, Prelate of Opus Dei, who died Dec. 12, 2016.

Leader of Opus Dei dies at 84

Dec 12, 2016

Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, died Monday evening at the age of 84 in Rome, several... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 12, 2016.

Pope: Our Lady of Guadalupe teaches us a faith that is not sugarcoated

Dec 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Monday, Pope Francis celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, pointing to Mary’s faith not as the result... Read more

In call to Coptic Patriarch, Pope says they are united by blood of martyrdom

Dec 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

The day after an explosion at the Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Cairo killed 25 people, mostly women and children, Pope... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience May 28, 2014.

In a world torn by conflict, nonviolence is a Christian requirement, Pope says

Dec 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must... Read more

Pilgrim holds up statue of baby Jesus during the Angelus in St. Peter's Square Dec. 11, 2016.

Pope Francis prays for Aleppo, victims of recent terrorist attacks

Dec 11, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

During the Angelus for the third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis made a special appeal for... Read more

Many states still execute inmates with severe mental illnesses

Dec 10, 2016

By Matt Hadro

More than 10 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in two separate cases that the death penalty is unconstitutional when... Read more

Bishop Conley distributes Communion during his Mass of Installation as Bishop of Lincoln, Nov. 20, 2012.

Bishop Conley reassures clergy over 'Amoris laetitia'

Dec 9, 2016

Clarity and renewal can be the fruit of disputes and disagreements, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said to his priests... Read more

Franciscan Friars of the Renewal granted pontifical recognition

Dec 9, 2016

Pope Francis has officially recognized the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal as a religious institute of pontifical right, the order... Read more

Unveiling of the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square, Dec. 9, 2016.

As Vatican lights Christmas tree, Pope reflects on Nativity scene

Dec 9, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

As Christmas approaches, the Nativity scenes found in churches and homes around the world bid us to make room for... Read more

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

New Rockville Centre bishop was baptized by Fulton Sheen

Dec 9, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown – who was baptized by the famed and... Read more

Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski.

Pope Francis names new archbishop of Krakow, Poland

Dec 8, 2016

Archbishop Marek Jedraszweski has been named the new shepherd of Poland's Krakow archdiocese by Pope Francis, following the retirement of... Read more

Brazilian Supreme Court legalizes first trimester abortion

Dec 8, 2016

Pointing to the example of the United States and other Western countries, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that abortion cannot... Read more

Fr. Aloysius Schmitt. Courtesy of Loras College.

Pearl Harbor priest identified 75 years later

Dec 8, 2016

When Archbishop Michael Jackels lifted the chalice during the consecration at a memorial Mass on Oct. 8 in Dubuque, Iowa,... Read more

Mary the Immaculate Conception. La Colosal. Public Domain, Wikipedia.

Be like Mary – say yes to God, but not halfway, Pope Francis says

Dec 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

The contrast between the “no” of man in the Garden of Eden and the “yes” of Mary at the Annunciation... Read more

'Unbelievable' – Persecuted Christian bishops denied UK visas

Dec 8, 2016

U.K. officials drew strong criticism for denying visas to Middle East bishops from regions that have suffered Islamic State group... Read more

Denver's Our Lady of Guadalupe parish.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish now a diocesan shrine in Denver

Dec 8, 2016

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Denver, Colorado was named a diocesan shrine by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila last month.  Read more

Ohio lawmakers revive 'heartbeat abortion' ban

Dec 7, 2016

Citing the prospect of a more favorable Supreme Court, Ohio legislators have passed a ban on abortions once an unborn... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on Oct. 19, 2016.

Pope Francis: Through beauty, artists make the world better

Dec 7, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Beauty, under the care of artists, has the ability to transform even the everyday lives of men and women, Pope... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Women at the Vatican form association for solidarity

Dec 7, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

A new association for women working in the Vatican announced Wednesday provides a personal and professional network for women to... Read more