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Duluth's Bishop Paul Sirba dies unexpectedly at 59
Bishop Paul Sirba of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota died on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack before offering Mass.... Read more
Pope's letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Dec. 1 on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Iraqi people after 45 killed in protests
Pope Francis said Sunday that he was grieved to hear of the deadly violence against protesters in Iraq and expressed... Read more
'You belong to Jesus' - The unlikely friendship of an abortionist and a pro-life Catholic
The unlikely friendship between a controversial abortion doctor and a local Catholic shows the impact of encounter and friendship in... Read more
Evangelization must start with encountering Jesus, pope says
Pope Francis on Saturday called for a “free and simple Church” which shares the Gospel without worrying about appearance or... Read more
Pope Francis voices commitment to full communion with Orthodox
Marking the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople on Saturday, voicing his desire for full communion... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on 50 years of the International Theological Commission
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent a message to the International Theological Commission this week reflecting on the theological contributions of... Read more
Pope Francis visits a local charity in Rome with a message of solidarity
In a visit to Rome’s Caritas center Friday, Pope Francis emphasized the shared experience of vulnerability among Christ and the... Read more
Is it weird that Catholics venerate relics? Here's why we do
“We are many parts, but we are all one body,” says the refrain of a popular '80s Church hymn, based... Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality is what the Lord expects of the Church
Pope Francis told the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s theological commission Friday that synodality will be key for... Read more
Does 'gender affirming' treatment really improve mental health?
A reporter and a researcher who reviewed literature on “gender affirmation” have raised concerns about growing political and academic support... Read more
Dinners, deliveries and drives: how some Catholics serve up Thanksgiving for the poor
As many gather for Thanksgiving each year around tables filled with food and family, the National Council of the U.S.... Read more
Michigan diocese supports priest accused of LGBT Eucharist 'discrimination'
A Michigan diocese said it supports a priest who told a parishioner that because of her same-sex civil marriage, she... Read more
W. Virginia’s scandal-ridden Bishop Bransfield must make amends for ‘betrayal’
The disgraced Bishop Michael Bransfield, former head of the Wheeling-Charleston diocese, should apologize to his victims of sexual harassment, apologize... Read more
Christian activist’s arrest in Egypt prompts warnings of crackdown on dissent
Human rights groups have voiced concern over the arrest of a Coptic Christian activist in Egypt, on terrorism-related charges. Critics... Read more
Pope names financial supervisor president of watchdog authority
Pope Francis Wednesday appointed an auditor and Italian banking consultant as president of the Financial Information Authority (AIF), the Vatican’s... Read more
From the Philippines, a missionary in Tokyo
On Sundays, Fr. Raniel Berdos can be found strolling the aisles of St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo. Read more
Detroit priest faces lawsuit over homily at suicide victim’s funeral
A priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit is facing a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who committed... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly earthquake in Albania
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Wednesday for those who have been affected by or who have died in a devastating... Read more
Pope Francis: To protect life, love life
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more
