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Amid racial tensions, US bishops search for healing and peace
Race relations, racism, and violence were on the mind of the United States bishops during their fall general assembly in... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
Kidnapped Mexican priest found alive with signs of torture
The Mexican Conference of Bishops issued a statement acknowledging that Fr. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz, who was kidnapped Nov. 11... Read more
Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election
As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more
Homeless persons find a spiritual father in Pope Francis
Always close to his heart, around 3,600 homeless men and women were given the chance to be also physically near... Read more
Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision
Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more
In wake of elections, Archbishop Gómez calls for peace amid protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez called for mercy and an end to deportations during an interfaith prayer service Nov. 10 for... Read more
These four cardinals asked Pope Francis to clarify 'Amoris laetitia'
Citing conflicting interpretations of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family, four prominent cardinals wrote a letter to... Read more
As Year of Mercy ends, Holy Doors close around the world
As Holy Doors close in churches and basilicas around the world, including in Rome, it is estimated that over 20... Read more
What's most important? God and our neighbor, Pope says
The reality that everything in this world is passing shouldn’t frighten us, Pope Francis said, but instead it should strengthen... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Hong Kong
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung Coadjutor Bishop of the diocese of Hong Kong, the Vatican announced Sunday. Read more
MIT to host first 'Gold Mass' for Catholic scientists
The Society of Catholic Scientists will hold its first ever Gold Mass on Nov. 15, the feast day of St.... Read more
Pope Francis: the Church's mercy is for everyone
Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims about how the mercy of God is for everyone, and how through the Church, we... Read more
'Remarkable' resilience of persecuted Christians focus of new film
Christian persecution around the world is the focus of the documentary short film Under Caesar’s Sword, and the people it... Read more
UK cardinal: There are more homeless people than you think
Those who are homeless, both those who live on the streets and those who move from place to place, need... Read more
Clinton ignored pro-lifers at her own peril, Democrats say
In the wake of Hillary Clinton's electoral defeat in Tuesday's presidential election, pro-life Democrats and faith voters criticized the party’s... Read more
On last Mercy Friday, Francis meets men who left the priesthood
For his last “Mercy Friday” during the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis spent the afternoon visiting seven young men who... Read more
Pope tells homeless greater solidarity is found in poverty than wealth
After hearing testimonies from two homeless men Friday, Pope Francis spoke off-the-cuff about the dignity and solidarity that can be... Read more
When it comes to Trump, Pope says primary concern is about migrants
When asked in a new interview what he thinks of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Pope Francis said he doesn’t judge... Read more
The hilarious, fake candidate who won Catholic Twitter
While Donald Trump has unequivocally won the U.S. presidency, the 2016 election race remains one of the most divisive in... Read more
