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Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world
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
Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... Read more
Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims
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
Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more
Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild
It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer... Read more
Philosopher who supports legal abortion joins Vatican pro-life academy
Philosopher Nigel Biggar, who backs legal abortion, is among the 45 new appointments to the Pontifical Academy for Life, according... Read more
Watch as FOCUS consecrates its ministry to Jesus through Mary
In the centenary year of Our Lady of Fatima, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students has decided to consecrate its... Read more
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more
Former slave Julia Greeley first to be buried at Denver’s cathedral
In what was a historic first for the Archdiocese of Denver, the exhumed remains of a potential saint were laid... Read more
The new celibacy? How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex
One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is called to reflect the Trinity's goodness
Through God's mercy the Church can become an image of the communion and goodness of the Trinity, Pope Francis said... Read more
Want Pope Francis to visit South Sudan? Work for peace, bishops say
The news that Pope Francis will not be able to visit South Sudan this year prompted the nation's bishops to... Read more
Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)
What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards? Read more
Polish bishops see continuity between Amoris laetitia, Familiaris consortio
The pastoral care of families was one of the key areas of discussion for Poland's bishops in their latest plenary... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more
Missouri governor calls special session to protect St Louis pro-lifers
Missouri’s Gov. Eric Greitens has called a special session of the legislature to pass stronger legal protections for pro-life groups,... Read more
Can the Catholic Church help an addicted generation?
Young Americans are dying at a rate not seen since the Vietnam War. Read more
