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Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more
To help desperate refugees, Mormons and Catholics join hands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts. Read more
Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood
A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood. Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more
Mother Teresa 'radically loved her neighbor'
Mother Teresa didn't try to solve all of the world's problems: she simply lived her life in radical service and... Read more
For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible
Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more
This is Mongolia's first native priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar
On Sunday Mongolia witnessed the ordination of its first indigenous priest, Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar, a 29-year-old man who represents... Read more
A 'Catholic problem' for Trump? It's hard to say, actually
With some recent election polls showing Hillary Clinton with a large lead over Donald Trump among Catholics, does Trump have... Read more
Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina
The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more
Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign
In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more
Will Egypt take step towards religious freedom with new law?
Christians in Egypt are hoping that a new law will make it easier for them to build churches, particularly after... Read more
Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism
Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more
Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas,... Read more
As cost of EpiPen soars, what are the ethics of drug pricing?
Amidst national outrage over the steep cost hike of a potentially life-saving drug, questions have been raised about the market... Read more
Priest suffers minor injuries after failed suicide bomb, axe attack at Mass
A priest suffered minor injuries after a man armed with a suicide bomb and an axe attacked at Sunday Mass... Read more
Pope Francis meets Mark Zuckerberg and his wife at the Vatican
On Monday Pope Francis met with Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of social networking giant Facebook, at the Vatican, marking... Read more
Mother Teresa's global impact at center of UN exhibit
Mother Teresa’s tireless work for the poor and her relevance for global affairs will be featured at the United Nations,... Read more
Open your hearts to those 'defeated by life,' Pope Francis says
In the wake of the Norcia earthquake, Pope Francis again offered prayers and said he hopes to visit the victims.... Read more
Pope Francis tells a fractured world: God's mercy gives hope for change
Just as God trusts us and expects us to change, we must treat others “never based on fear but on... Read more
Sexual orientation and gender identity: what does the science say?
For most young people who experience feelings of gender dysphoria, the experience is in fact temporary, and a non-heterosexual orientation... Read more
