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The story of Poland's majestic 'underground salt cathedral'
Located just southeast of Krakow, the Wieliczka salt mine is famous for many things – most notably its underground chapels,... Read more
Leaked e-mails show DNC meetings with anti-religious freedom project
Leaked emails from the Democratic National Committee show efforts to arrange a meeting with a key NGO working to end... Read more
Tim Kaine, a Catholic VP? Bishops voice their concerns
After Senator Tim Kaine, a Catholic from Virginia, was named Hillary Clinton’s running mate last week, several bishops spoke out... Read more
French bishops declare day of fasting after priest's murder
In response to the murder of Father Jacques Hamel by believed Islamic State sympathizers, the French bishops have designated Friday,... Read more
Pope Francis to pray at John Paul II's tomb with kids who have cancer
Before taking off for WYD in Krakow, Pope Francis will pray at the tomb of St. John Paul II alongside... Read more
Let the fire of faith enkindle the world, cardinal tells WYD pilgrims
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz’s welcome to World Youth Day pilgrims on Tuesday had a stirring reminder: it is up to them... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Krakow tomorrow – here's what to watch for
Many special moments are anticipated during Pope Francis' visit to Poland this week for World Youth Day, especially considering his... Read more
From Philadelphia, prayers for a better country as DNC meets
As Democratic Party leaders met to choose a presidential nominee and party platform, Philadelphia’s Catholic basilica hosted an interreligious prayer... Read more
Pope condemns 'absurd violence' after priest is killed in French church
Pope Francis has decried the “absurd violence” which has left an elderly priest dead after his church in northern France... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz talks Krakow, Saint John Paul II
As World Youth Day approaches, the Archbishop of Krakow recently spoke with EWTN Deutschland about the “city of saints” hosting... Read more
In new book, millennial Catholic women chat faith, life and dating
Megan Finegan and Kaylin Koslosky are not theologians, journalists, or youth ministers. But the 22-year-old friends believe that they can... Read more
For youth in Krakow, seeing Pope Francis will be 'out of this world'
As thousands of youth are setting foot in Krakow for World Youth Day, many voiced their excitement not only to... Read more
Americans support higher standards for abortion clinics, poll finds
A new poll released Monday found that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe abortion clinics should be held to the... Read more
Pope prays for pilgrims en route to Krakow for WYD
Pope Francis has asked for prayers as he, and all the pilgrims attending this year's World Youth Day, prepare to... Read more
Pope responds to violence in Munich and Kabul with call for more prayer
On Sunday, Pope Francis responded to recent acts of violence in Germany and Afghanistan, expressing his closeness to the families... Read more
Racial tensions spark day of prayer, peace task force with US bishops
After several shootings and increased racial tensions around the country, the head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Munich archbishop, Benedict XVI grieve deadly shooting
The archbishop of Munich has called for prayers for the victims of Friday’s deadly shooting at a shopping mall, and... Read more
These Argentinian nuns are accused of helping hide $9 million
Four nuns in Argentina are being investigated by Church officials after allegedly helping a former government official hide up to... Read more
Amid protests, Zimbabwe's Christian leaders band together to speak out
In Zimbabwe, there are protests against the government and officials’ harsh treatment of a Christian pastor whose video about his... 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
