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Pope Francis shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Vatican June 17, 2017.

Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger

Jun 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Saturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire

Jun 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering... Read more

Stolen relic of St John Bosco's brain recovered

Jun 16, 2017

A relic of St. John Bosco, which had been stolen from an Italian basilica two weeks ago, has been recovered,... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015.

Pope picks secretary for Dicastery on Integral Human Development

Jun 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ pick of human rights expert Fr. Bruno-Marie Duffé for secretary of the Dicastery... Read more

Crucifix. Lars Hallstrom via shutterstock.

US bishops vote to make religious freedom committee permanent

Jun 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. bishops voted on Thursday to make their Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty a permanent committee of the... Read more

Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins

Jun 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez at the Pontifical North American College on May 2, 2015.

US bishops stress compassion, clarity in immigration panel

Jun 15, 2017

In their discussion Wednesday on spiritual, pastoral and policy support for immigrants, the U.S. bishops highlighted the need for compassion,... Read more

Church steeple in Hartford, CT.

Hartford archdiocese works to guide faithful through parish merger

Jun 15, 2017

Important decisions loom ahead as the Archdiocese of Hartford preps its reorganization plan, a reconstruction and consolidation of parishes throughout... Read more

Opening Mass for the Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family on Oct. 4, 2015.

Millennials: Do you have something to say to the bishops? Here's your chance

Jun 15, 2017

The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops announced the launch of a new website for the upcoming synod on... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City flag from the roof of a nearby building on June 5, 2015.

Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about... Read more

US bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth

Jun 14, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... Read more

Fire engulfs the 24-story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London in the early hours of this morning on June 14, 2017 in London, England.

Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims

Jun 14, 2017

The Catholic bishops of Westminster offered their prayers and local parishes opened their doors to offer aid and supplies to... Read more

Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice

Jun 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace.

In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more

Pope Francis smiles in St. Peter's Square June 14, 2017.

We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more

The monks of Norcia sing from their 2015 album Benedicta: Marian Chant for Norcia.

Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild

Jun 13, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015.

Philosopher who supports legal abortion joins Vatican pro-life academy

Jun 13, 2017

Philosopher Nigel Biggar, who backs legal abortion, is among the 45 new appointments to the Pontifical Academy for Life, according... Read more

Mary.

Watch as FOCUS consecrates its ministry to Jesus through Mary

Jun 13, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

In the centenary year of Our Lady of Fatima, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students has decided to consecrate its... Read more

Pope Francis met with street children during his visit to the Philippines on January 16, 2015.

For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter

Jun 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more

Julia Greeley.

Former slave Julia Greeley first to be buried at Denver’s cathedral

Jun 12, 2017

By Aaron Lambert

In what was a historic first for the Archdiocese of Denver, the exhumed remains of a potential saint were laid... Read more