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As reforms roll out, Pope Francis proves a man of his word
Several recent appointments by Pope Francis to Vatican departments show that his reform of the Roman Curia is in tune... Read more
Why this bishop from the US is now one step closer to being a saint
On July 8 Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a decree recognizing the heroic... Read more
Reports emerge of teens convulsing from 'Charlie Charlie' game
A Colombian news outlet has reported convulsions and other strange behaviors in 22 local teenagers who allegedly played “Charlie Charlie,”... Read more
Gammarelli legacy passes to sixth generation of papal tailors
For five generations the Gammarellis have dressed and shod the Vicar of Christ through their family business, Rome’s historic Ditta... Read more
Vatican condemns Nice attack as 'homicidal madness'
After a truck plowed through crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the French city of Nice, killing 84, the Vatican has... Read more
What the Holy See has to say about conflict in the Middle East
If peace is to be achieved in the Middle East, it will be a joint effort, requiring the cooperation of... Read more
Doctor Death? A sinister one-stop-shop opens in California
You can’t put a price on most things in life. But you can, apparently, put a price on death -... Read more
Vatican event draws heavy hitters to discuss faith, sports
Alongside other global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee, German-based insurance carrier Allianz has partnered... Read more
What's missing from the national conversation on race, violence, and lethal force? You.
In the wake of last week’s horrific deaths of Dallas police officers Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith,... Read more
US bishops throw support behind conscience protections on marriage
Two leading U.S. bishops have spoken out in favor of a proposed law which would ensure federal religious freedom protections... Read more
Are religious teachers being eradicated from Belgian schools?
Religion classes in Belgium’s French-speaking primary and secondary schools will be cut in half starting in October 2016 and replaced... Read more
Vatican department for Latin America gets surprise visit from Pope Francis
After a trip to the dentist Wednesday, Pope Francis made the spontaneous decision to stop by the Pontifical Commission for... Read more
Pope takes new step in relaunching dialogue with Al-Azhar
Less than two months after one of Sunni Islam’s highest authorities came to the Vatican following several years of icy... Read more
Pope taps US religious freedom advocate for Vatican communications team
On Wednesday the Vatican released the names of 16 people appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications,... Read more
With South Sudan on the brink of civil war, here's what Church leaders are saying
Heavy fighting in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, prompted Church leaders in the country to issue a statement... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over deadly train crash in Italy
After a head-on train collision killed 20 people in the southern Italian region of Puglia, Pope Francis voiced his grief... Read more
New press office directors given warm Vatican welcome
After the appointment of two laypersons as the new directors of the Holy See Press Office, Msgr. Dario Vigano said... Read more
Venezuelan government blasted for blocking Church aid
A top Venezuelan prelate slammed president Nicolás Maduro's lack of “moral authority” in calling for peace while preventing the Church... Read more
US bishops call for legal protection of doctors who won't perform abortions
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Archbishop William Lori are once again calling on the House of Representatives to enact the Conscience... Read more
Pokemon Go: Getting people to Church since...Thursday
“I caught one!” Read more
