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Pope Francis explains why he skipped Fatima prayer for peace
During his in-flight press conference, the pope also spoke about his health, youth suicide, and access to the sacraments. Read more
Remembering the night the ‘city of Christians’ fell to ISIS in Iraq
Aug. 6 marks the ninth anniversary of the fall of Qaraqosh, a city that was almost entirely Catholic and where... Read more
After closing Mass, pope ends World Youth Day trip by meeting volunteers to say thanks
After celebrating Mass for WYD 2023 with an estimated 1.5 million pilgrims in Lisbon, the pope thanked the many volunteers... Read more
‘Be not afraid,’ Pope Francis tells young people at end of World Youth Day
“I tell you something very beautiful: It is no longer me, it is Jesus himself who is looking at you... Read more
Next World Youth Day to be in South Korea in 2027
The announcement was made at the end of the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: a gift to his closest followers
In an Angelus address on March 20, 2011, Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration of Jesus prepared his apostles for the... Read more
At World Youth Day vigil, Pope Francis urges Catholics to be ‘roots of joy’
An estimated 800,000 people attended the Saturday night vigil with Pope Francis. Read more
New World Youth Day ‘Rise Up’ catechesis receives mixed reviews
The World Youth Day gathering in Lisbon, Portugal, this week debuted a new model of catechesis sessions aimed at listening... Read more
Mother Elvira, who shared God’s love with those struggling with addiction, dies at 86
The Comunità Cenacolo she founded in 1983 has grown to encompass 72 recovery houses in 20 countries. Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Chapter 11 bankruptcy for San Francisco ‘very likely’
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on Friday revealed that it was “very likely” that the archdiocese would be filing for... Read more
Religious sister tells how she discovered her vocation at a WYD thanks to Benedict XVI
The sister related that Pope Benedict XVI spoke “of the Eucharist as a ‘kiss’ and of adoration as a prostration... Read more
New documentary chronicles faith and miracles in the Illinois heartland
A layman and a priest went on the road to film inspiring stories of faith about Catholics in their own... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis prays the rosary in Fátima with young people with disabilities
Pope Francis prayed the rosary with young people with disabilities on Saturday morning in the Fátima chapel. Read more
Man with muscular dystrophy to visit EWTN as his last wish
Michael Ham wants his last trip to be a visit to the campus of EWTN to say “thank you” to... Read more
These cloistered nuns who never leave the convent are at WYD for the first time
They never (or almost never) leave the convent, but one lively group of cloistered nuns is participating for the first... Read more
What’s so unique about Mouraria, the Lisbon neighborhood mentioned by Pope Francis this week?
The approximately 6,000 inhabitants of the neighborhood today come from dozens of different countries. Read more
Judge halts law that would restrict Illinois pro-life pregnancy centers
Crisis pregnancy centers had sued the state over the law, which they say limits their freedom of speech. Read more
Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck announces run for Congress
The pro-life activist said that his arrest last year played a part in his decision to run for Congress. Read more
Maryland family of 10 is making the most of their first World Youth Day
Members of the Love family have immersed themselves in WYD 2023 festivities and say their large family has been “treated... Read more
Cardinal Tagle to young Filipinos: ‘Only Jesus will make us true influencers’
Speaking to young Filipino pilgrims at World Youth Day in Lisbon, the cardinal expressed hope they would find a way... Read more
