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Biden announces crackdown on illegal immigration ahead of visit to El Paso
“Do not just show up at the border. Stay where you are and apply legally from there,” the president said. Read more
The Virgin and the national soccer team give hope to Argentines, priest says
The World Cup won by the Argentine soccer team arrived Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján as... Read more
LA archbishop Gomez: Pope Benedict XVI put Jesus at the center of his life
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles said that while the late pope will be remembered for his great intellect, his... Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese
Father Michael John Izen has served the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as a priest for almost 18 years. Read more
South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state’s 6-week abortion ban
The 3-2 decision Thursday said that the law violated the right to privacy in the state’s constitution. Read more
The Holy Family traveled more than 1,200 miles from Israel to Egypt and back
“Coptic Christians have identified some 25 places where they believe Mary, Joseph, and Jesus stayed during their sojourn in Egypt,”... Read more
Young Catholics converge at SEEK23: ‘I love seeing people fall in love with Jesus’
More than 17,000 people descended on St. Louis this week for the SEEK23 Catholic conference, put on by the Fellowship... Read more
Arkansas monastery’s altar desecrated with sledgehammer, 1,500-year-old relics stolen
A 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the crimes committed at the Benedictine Subiaco Monastery. Read more
American Catholics remember Benedict XVI’s singular brilliance, love for beauty
“You can’t understand him simply as a brain. You have to understand him as a person who had a real... Read more
Biden visits Vatican embassy to pay respects to Benedict XVI
The president visited the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C., Thursday to sign a book of condolences for Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Walgreens, CVS pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs after FDA changes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 3 announced it will allow any patient with a prescription to obtain... Read more
Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi
In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more
Analysis: A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral
Without question, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was a pope’s funeral. But there were clear signals that it was not... Read more
Vandal destroys statue of the Virgin Mary in Colombia
The statue, which stood in a small brick grotto at the entrance to the town of Sopó in the Cundinamarca... Read more
Catholic speakers at SEEK23 remember Pope Benedict XVI on the day of his burial
Some 17,000 people are gathered in St. Louis for a weeklong conference of speakers, prayer, and fellowship put on by... Read more
NFL player Damar Hamlin making ‘substantial progress’; ESPN host offers ‘brave’ on-air prayer
Doctors reported that the NFL safety who went into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game is “beginning to awaken.” Read more
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
The image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of... Read more
A Ratzinger reader: 5 books to help you encounter Pope Benedict XVI
Here are five suggestions for a Benedict reading list. They span decades and topics, but each has been chosen as... Read more
People attending Benedict XVI’s funeral recall their personal memories of a ‘humble pope’
More than 50,000 people attended the Jan. 5 funeral for the pope emeritus who died at the age of 95... Read more
