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Can the Beatitudes inspire great cinema? These filmmakers think so.
Cinematic reflections on the Eight Beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount will be the focus of a movie project... Read more
Pope offers clarifications on new process for liturgical translations
In a letter responding to questions raised by Cardinal Robert Sarah on the new process of translating liturgical texts from... Read more
Pope Francis: Putting God first doesn't mean avoiding reality
On Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of both fulfilling our earthly duties and making God a priority, stressing... Read more
Pope slams 'eugenic' mentality that seeks to eliminate disability
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of the underlying eugenic mentality in society that leads many to abort... Read more
Defining our values: What Catholics can take from Bush's speech
In a rare political speech on Thursday, former president George W. Bush had blunt words for America: Remember your identity... Read more
Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more
Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns
California is still burning. Read more
How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless
With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more
BBC mini-series captures daily life of Benedictine monks
A new BBC series will depict the daily life of Benedictine monks in a few UK monasteries, taking camera crews... Read more
Government must allow abortion for undocumented teenager, judge rules
In a controversial decision, a U.S. district judge ruled that the government must facilitate an abortion for an undocumented teenager... Read more
English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch
A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more
St. John Paul II's legacy lives on through new study abroad program
Near the heart of Krakow, Poland, you can find a two-level basilica which houses all things related to the beloved... Read more
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is more than talk – it needs action
Marking 50 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue, Pope Francis on Thursday told members of both traditions that when it comes to... Read more
Excluding people with disabilities makes Church 'incomplete'
A leading expert on faith and disabilities has said that people with disabilities are an essential aspect of the Church's... Read more
Assisted suicide legislation advances in Australia's Victoria state
American-inspired legislation to legalize assisted suicide has advanced in the Australian state of Victoria, leading critics to worry that it... Read more
Pope taps Joliet auxiliary to head Evansville diocese
On Wednesday, the Vatican announced that Joseph M. Siegel, until now auxiliary bishop of Joliet, will be taking the reins... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre
On Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country... Read more
Wealthy donors working to limit 'inappropriate' religious freedom
A network of wealthy donors is funding a series of well-organized lobbying campaigns to restrict legal protections for religious freedom,... Read more
Chilean cardinal offers warm welcome to Syrian refugees
Last week in Santiago, government officials, representatives of the Catholic Church in Chile, and international organizations welcomed the first of... Read more
What is Pope Francis' approach to appointing new bishops?
Among the most lasting aspects of a Pope’s leadership is his appointment of bishops. To understand a Pope, it’s important... Read more
