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Pope Francis to the laity: Go out and evangelize, or buy mothballs
When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent... Read more
Why the Vatican thinks priests should learn about art, beauty
Ugly churches with bad acoustics don't do justice to the richness and beauty of the liturgy – and it's this... Read more
Pope Francis: Spiritual poverty is a cure for polemics
On Sunday Pope Francis said being poor in spirit doesn’t necessarily mean giving things up, but instead is rooted in... Read more
Knights of Malta appoint interim leader, reinstate Grand Chancellor
After Pope Francis asked Knights of Malta Grand Master Matthew Festing to resign earlier this week, the Order has accepted... Read more
Pope: Everyone needs help living the faith – no one can do it alone
On Saturday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of having a solid guide in the spiritual life since no one –... Read more
This Swedish midwife says she was denied work for being pro-life
A Swedish midwife who objects to abortion because of her Christian beliefs is appealing to a labor tribunal after being... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers, sends greetings to March for Life
Pope Francis offered his greeting to participants at the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C., assuring them of his... Read more
Pence to pro-lifers: Win hearts with compassion and love
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged pro-lifers to win over hearts with gentleness and compassion at the 2017 March for... Read more
For Irish ambassador, Pope Francis' visit is a very big deal
With Pope Francis set to visit Ireland in 2018 – making him the first Pope to visit the country in... Read more
Modern martyrs exemplify true Christian unity, Pope says
In a speech to Catholic and Oriental Orthodox leaders, Pope Francis pointed, as he often does, to the example of... Read more
Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists
Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more
Young baker with Down Syndrome an international sensation
Meet Collette: a talented young baker from the Boston area, who has been working on her own original cookie recipes... Read more
When it comes to choosing abortion, just one person can tip the scales
Just one decision can have a major effect on future generations, pro-life activists told a group of young people at... Read more
Town square in France named after priest murdered by ISIS
Fr. Jacques Hamel – the French priest who was brutally killed by ISIS terrorists last year – has been honored... Read more
Devastating wildfires in Chile prompt message from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a letter to Chile voicing his nearness to everyone suffering from the devastating effects of more than... Read more
Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the March for Life
Weeks of speculation were confirmed on Thursday, when the White House verified that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at... Read more
US bishops dismayed as Trump vows to build border wall
A leading bishop expressed alarm and dismay on Wednesday following President Trump’s executive orders to increase immigrant detention centers and... Read more
Cardinal Etchegaray's retirement means the end of an era
As Cardinal Roger Etchegaray leaves Rome to retire to France, his homeland, an era has closed. Read more
Leader's resignation unrelated to lawsuit, SNAP says
A longtime leader of a controversial advocacy group for clergy sex abuse victims resigned weeks before a former employee filed... Read more
Trump wants to halt refugee intake – and Catholic leaders are worried
Amid reports of an imminent executive order to halt most refugee resettlement in the U.S., one international Catholic charitable group... Read more
