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Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016.

No doctrine change from Pope Francis – but a call for better pastoral care

Apr 8, 2016

Catholics who have divorced-and-remarried need the fullness of Church teaching. They also need a wise pastoral and community response to... Read more

Students at the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena's prefab school in Ankawa, Erbil on April 7, 2016.

These Iraqi children have lost everything – except their faith

Apr 7, 2016

By Elise Harris

Six hundred Christian children whose families fled ISIS violence in 2014 have lost their homes, schools, sometimes friends, sanitary living... Read more

Pope Francis waves at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 18, 2015.

Pope Francis: Martyrs are still the 'life blood of the Church'

Apr 7, 2016

Pope Francis on Thursday praised the consistency and courage of the modern day martyrs who continue to “carry the Church... Read more

Pope Francis greets Lizzy Myers in St. Peter's Square on April 6, 2016.

The blessing of a lifetime: 5-year-old girl going blind meets Pope Francis

Apr 6, 2016

When Lizzy Myers was diagnosed with a condition that could result in complete blindness, her parents, Steve and Christine, went... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Ordination of Deacons at St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 1, 2015.

Cardinal Dolan visiting Iraq to show support for displaced Christians

Apr 6, 2016

By Elise Harris

This week Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, will travel to... Read more

      Catholic University of America graduation.

Entrepreneur, father of nine to serve as dean of CUA business school

Apr 5, 2016

The Catholic University of America’s new dean of the School of Business and Economics says that he hopes to integrate... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Not just a mother to Catholics - locals reflect on Mother Angelica

Apr 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Mother Angelica may have had an international television audience, but she also left an impression in her own backyard.  Read more

Pope Francis with a statue of Mary and baby Jesus in St. Peter's Square during the general audience on Sept 9, 2015.

Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says

Apr 4, 2016

Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica

Apr 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more

The United States capitol building.

US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions

Apr 2, 2016

A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more

Portrait of Samburu woman in Kenya, Africa on Nov. 8, 2008.

Vatican diplomacy zeros-in on human rights in Africa

Mar 30, 2016

In a region fraught with political, ethnic and religious divisions, the Central African Republic's motto of “Unity, Dignity, and Work”... Read more

Pope Francis offers a special blessing for the repose of Mother Angelica's soul during his general audience March 30, 2016.

'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica

Mar 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more

The Supreme Court.

A hopeful sign? New development in the Little Sisters' court case

Mar 29, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for parties in the Little Sisters’ case to submit alternative means, if possible, of... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, dies on Easter

Mar 27, 2016

The Catholic Church in the United States has lost the Poor Clare nun who changed the face of Catholicism in... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil at St Peters basilica.

Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil

Mar 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more

Pope Francis washes the feet of migrants and refugees during Holy Thursday Mass March 24, 2016.

An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis

Mar 24, 2016

By Elise Harris

During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience, April 27, 2013.

Pope Francis will speak on the synod soon. But the spin has already begun.

Mar 23, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The war of interpretations has begun over Pope Francis’ yet-to-be-published post-synodal exhortation. And this war is taking place in the... Read more

Gunmen kill Congolese priest who reported on atrocities

Mar 23, 2016

A Congolese Catholic priest who documented human rights abuses in his home country was killed by armed gunmen early Monday... Read more

Sisters outside the Supreme Court, March 23, 2016.

Let them serve: Hundreds outside court back Little Sisters

Mar 23, 2016

Hundreds of people – many of them women – joined religious sisters outside of the Supreme Court on Wednesday chanting... Read more

Empower women and you empower the world, Vatican tells UN

Mar 23, 2016

If diplomacy and policy-making are to be successful, all women – including those who are often left out of the... Read more