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World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families during the World Meeting of Families... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: St. John the Baptist is a ‘witness to the sacredness of life’
The cardinal celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John... Read more
Cardinal Kasper warns German synodal way risks 'breaking its own neck'
A theologian considered close to Pope Francis has warned that the German Synodal Way is at risk of “breaking its... Read more
Catholic family who welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their home share testimony at the Vatican
As millions of refugees fled the war in Ukraine this year, a Catholic family of eight made the decision to... Read more
Catholic marriage is a gift, not a formality, Pope Francis says at World Meeting of Families 2022 opening
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Catholic marriage is a gift, not just a formality or rule. Read more
Can laity preach at Mass? Chicago parish offers pulpit to same-sex couple
A Chicago Catholic parish is facing questions after the pastor allowed a couple in a same-sex marriage to offer a... Read more
First married couple to be beatified together featured at World Meeting of Families
Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi are the official patrons of the 10th World Meeting of Families taking place in... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Catholic priests killed in Mexico
Fathers Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar were killed inside a church on June 20. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel
"Jesus is not like that sugary image in those little pictures, no: Jesus is at our side," Pope Francis said... Read more
Museum of the Bible exhibit explores architectural history of St. Peter's Basilica
The exhibit opened May 27 and will remain in the museum's long-term Vatican exhibit through Sept. 25. Read more
Young people 'key' to building understanding, Israeli ambassador to Poland says
The ambassador spoke to students and faculty at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, June 21. Read more
US bishops file brief supporting web designer who objects to gay marriage
The U.S. bishops are coming to the aid of a Colorado web designer, a Christian who fears prosecution under state... Read more
Nigerian Catholic parish hard hit in latest raid
“We lost three of our parishioners, and 36 people were kidnapped, the majority of whom were Catholics,” a Nigerian pastor... Read more
Two Jesuit priests killed in a church in Mexico
The Jesuits of Mexico announced Tuesday that two of their priests were killed Monday inside a church in a mountainous... Read more
Pro-abortion vandalism targets Michigan clinic, Minnesota pro-life group
Incidents of vandalism against pro-life organizations continue to mount. Read more
Pope Francis: Nuclear weapons are ‘immoral’
Pope Francis condemned the use of nuclear weapons in favor of a “culture of life and peace” in a message... Read more
US Supreme Court rules against Maine's ban on tuition aid to religious schools
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled 6-3 that Maine’s policy barring students in a student-aid program from using their aid... Read more
Firebombed NY pregnancy center facing investigation — for not offering abortion services
“It's absolutely ironic and crazy," the clinic's CEO says of Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent action. Read more
Fathers are more than providers, and St. Joseph is their example, archbishop says
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey, president of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference, said in a Father's Day message that fathers... Read more
Did a saint work in Catholic campus ministry? Bismarck diocese opens inquiry for Michelle Duppong
Michelle Duppong was a North Dakota Catholic woman who lived such an exemplary life of faith, joy, and campus missionary... Read more
