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Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war
With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning... Read more
Rapid City native appointed as next bishop of Cheyenne
On Thursday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Fr. Steven Biegler, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota,... Read more
Cardinal to Harvard students: You need to be courageous
This week Cardinal George Pell sat down with some 20 students from Harvard visiting Rome, with the goal of challenging... Read more
Among horror stories from Syria, a woman's unborn baby was cut in half
As the Syrian Civil War begins its seventh year, Syrian doctors told members of Congress of the “unspeakable horrors” they... Read more
Pope Francis: It's a grave sin to lay people off carelessly
Business is obliged to protect peoples' dignity – and those who lay off employees solely for economic gain commit a... Read more
What Pope Francis did when guards tried to stop these Chinese pilgrims
Pope Francis greeted and blessed a group of pilgrims from China who broke protocol and approached him during the Wednesday... Read more
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more
US exorcists: Demonic activity is on the rise
There is an alarming increase in demonic activity being reported by those who work in exorcism ministry, said the exorcist... Read more
Porn leaves men dissatisfied with real relationships, study finds
A recent analysis of 50 studies found that pornography was negatively associated with sexual and relational satisfaction among men. Read more
How Pope Francis' sincere humanity has shaped his pontificate
Rather than a weakness, Pope Francis' humanity – and his acknowledgment of it – has been a source of strength... Read more
Conversion is a journey of action, Pope says
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Tuesday’s homily not only to avoid evil, but to pursue good in concrete actions, likening... Read more
Aquinas College to downsize, shift focus to education
Aquinas College in Nashville announced last week that it will be restructuring to focus primarily on education degrees, and will... Read more
Is the death penalty a form of psychological torture? This author says yes
Recent “botched executions” resulting in painful deaths for inmates have stirred controversy over the use of the death penalty. But... Read more
New South Dakota law could protect religious adoption agencies
While religious adoption agencies have been shut down in various parts of the United States after facing pressure to place... Read more
Despite warnings, assisted suicide bill advances in Hawaii
Although critics said an assisted suicide bill would put vulnerable people at risk and change the nature of medicine, the... Read more
Fr. Stanley Rother, first US-born martyr, to be beatified in September
Father Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born martyr who served as a priest in Guatemala, will be beatified in Oklahoma City on... Read more
US congratulates Pope Francis on his 4th anniversary
On Monday, the anniversary of Pope Francis being elevated to the papacy, the United States offered its congratulations and wishes... Read more
My life isn't a tragedy – a Rwandan woman's incredible story of survival
She begged and scrounged for food in the forest; she drank water from a stream with dead bodies in it;... Read more
The Transfiguration prepares us for the Cross, Pope says at parish visit
In his brief homily at a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the beautiful faces of Jesus during the... Read more
The Cross is more than jewelry – it's a call to love, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a time to really contemplate the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us... Read more
