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South Sudan joins Pope Francis in prayers for peace
The Catholic bishops of South Sudan urged Catholics to join Pope Francis in a prayer for peace in the newest... Read more
Why priests can’t break the seal of confession, despite UK lawyers’ recommendation
Lawyers in the United Kingdom have recommended that mandatory reporting laws apply to priests in the confessional, in order to... Read more
Polish lawmakers consider closing shops on Sundays
Poland could gradually end Sunday shopping in the next three years, if lawmakers approve a bill under consideration in the... Read more
Pope Francis: What matters in the end is how well we loved
On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved... Read more
Vatican to UN: We must work together to eliminate causes of human trafficking
The international community must join forces to eliminate human trafficking and its root causes, the Vatican’s representative to the United... Read more
In Argentina, 600 missionaries renew commitment to spreading Gospel
More than 600 people participated in the 5th National Missionary Conference held this week in Neuquen, Argentina, and committed to... Read more
Denver bishop to offer Christ the King Mass for immigrants and refugees
Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of Denver will celebrate a Spanish-language Mass for immigrants and refugees on the Solemnity of Christ... Read more
Pope: For Christians, work is more than an occupation, it's a mission
In a letter for the conclusion of a conference on labor on Friday, Pope Francis said work is about more... Read more
Find hope in the sign of the cross, Pope tells Eastern Christians
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Eastern Christians in the Middle East, who are experiencing persecution and violence, to take hope... Read more
Pope on migration: Peace isn't possible unless we go beyond polemics
When it comes to migration, Pope Francis said the world, particularly Christians, must approach the issue with a “contemplative gaze”... Read more
Little Sisters face new lawsuit over their HHS mandate exemption
The Little Sisters of the Poor are returning to court to defend their exemption from the federal contraception mandate, after... Read more
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope... Read more
Commentary: Giving thanks for trials - and for providence
The best feast our family has ever had was in a hospital room, four years ago, on Christmas. Our daughter was... Read more
When you serve others, stay humble, Pope tells Franciscans
Pope Francis said on Thursday to always be humble when serving others, especially the least of these, remembering how much... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for immigrants and refugees
In his Thanksgiving message, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he is grateful... Read more
A Seminarian Thanksgiving in Rome
Seminarians studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome have a lot to be thankful for come Thanksgiving Day.... Read more
Catholics encounter the homeless on the streets of Hollywood
A Eucharistic procession is not the first thing people expect to see on the streets of Hollywood, California. Read more
Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians to be observed this Sunday
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced Sunday, Nov. 26 as a Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. Read more
Pope: Ideological colonization is 'blasphemy' that leads to persecution
On Tuesday, Pope Francis blasted what he has often referred to as “ideological colonization,” which he said is a sin... Read more
As Zimbabwe's president resigns, Catholic bishops call for peace and patience
As events continue to unfold surrounding the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, Catholic bishops of the country have called... Read more
