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Pope to priests and religious: Don't be content with mediocrity
During Mass celebrated at the shrine of St. John Paul II in Krakow, Pope Francis challenged the priests, religious, and... Read more
French bishops declare day of fasting after priest's murder
In response to the murder of Father Jacques Hamel by believed Islamic State sympathizers, the French bishops have designated Friday,... Read more
Why does this woman want to teach priests?
Dawn Eden Goldstein isn’t trying to be a priest. Read more
What Pope Francis wants the world's priests to know
Pope Francis spoke candidly to thousands of priests this week during a special retreat for the Year of Mercy. The... Read more
A chat with the Philly priest who earned a Bronze Star in Afghanistan
After Mass at a typical parish, it’s fellowship over coffee and donuts. But for troops stationed in Afghanistan, after Mass... Read more
Florida diocese mourns loss of priest in apparent murder
A Florida priest who went missing last week has been lauded by his diocese as a humble and generous servant... Read more
This 95-year-old priest walked three miles while hearing confessions
A 95-year-old priest named Friar Roberto walked more than three-and-a-half miles while hearing confessions during a recent “Penitential Walk” in... Read more
Bizarre details emerge as 'fake priest' gets busted in LA
For months, Erwin Mena donned vestments, called himself “Padre,” and convinced Southern California Catholics that he was a priest, police... Read more
Byte-sized faith: Young priests launch new Catholic podcast
Podcasts are arguably the greatest comeback-kids of the internet. Once thought to be slowing fading into oblivion, the boom of... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
Pope to new priests: Don’t be a peacock
Pope Francis presided over the ordination of nearly twenty men to the priesthood on Sunday, where he warned them against... Read more
Prayers offered upon death of prominent dissenting theologian
Father Richard P. McBrien, a Notre Dame theology professor who came to prominence for opposing Catholic teaching on several issues,... Read more
Catholic CrossFit gym lifts Colo. priests
A Catholic CrossFit gym in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is bringing a whole new meaning to redemptive suffering. Read more
Global Rosary Relay unites faithful in prayer for priests
Catholics throughout the world joined together on June 27 to ask for Mary’s intercession in a 24-hour rosary initiative for... Read more
Young priest's murder shocks, grieves Arizona community
A 28-year-old priest was shot and killed, and another critically wounded, at a Catholic church in Phoenix Wednesday night. Read more
Ordination stats show need for greater Latino representation
A survey of men to be ordained in the U.S. in 2014 shows a slightly younger ordination class, though the... Read more
Decreases in religious life could prompt canon law reform
In the context of a discussion on the exodus of religious and priests, the heads of the congregation for religious... Read more
Pope Francis calls faithful to deeper encounters with others
In an interview with the O Globo TV network before leaving Brazil, Pope Francis emphasized the “culture of encounter” that... Read more
Group celebrates first ordinations since reunion with Rome
For the first time since coming into clear union with the Pope, the religious institute the Sons of the Most... Read more
Facing risk of death, Syrian priests remain faithful
As civil war rages in Syria, priests are choosing to stay with their people and continue pastoring them, even as... Read more
