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Pope Francis warns Catholics to not profess ideology over faith
In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said... Read more
'We all need to be a little more like Kendrick': Friends and family remember STEM hero
A funny, selfless, and kind kid who loved tinkering with his car, goofing around with his friends, and above all,... Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
Being a Christian has always been challenging, Pope Francis tells youth
Pope Francis said Thursday that although today has its challenges, especially with the sexual abuse crisis, it is not more... Read more
Nigerian Catholics brave persecution to remain steadfast in faith
Despite the constant threat of violence from Boko Haram terrorists, Catholics in Nigeria remain faithful to the Gospel, trusting God... Read more
Faith is not ‘decorative,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis gave an Advent reminder Wednesday that faith should not be just a “decorative” addition to daily life by... Read more
Irish Traveller community keeps faith despite hardships
Despite generations of poverty and prejudice from both the government and ordinary Irish citizens, the faith of the itinerant Irish... Read more
Pope Francis: Fear sin, not death
Catholics have no reason to fear death, because Christ the Lord has power over death; instead, they should fear sin,... Read more
This program wants to help incoming college students keep their faith
For Catholic high school students on their way to college, faith runs the risk of being lost in the shuffle... Read more
Flying on Sunday? Many airport chapels offer Mass
Flying on Sunday and need a place for Mass? A recent study revealed that 40 percent of major US airports... Read more
Major growth for group highlighting faith-science harmony
In his 1988 letter to the Director of the Vatican Observatory, Pope John Paul II called scientists who are members... Read more
Pope Francis in Chile: Don’t water down the joy of faith
At Mass in Iquique Thursday morning, Pope Francis drew attention to the care Mary shows at the Wedding at Cana,... Read more
Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates
A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more
Faith served straight up: how alcohol shapes cultural and religious identity
From a glass of beer at dinner to the wine transubstantiated at the Last Supper, sharing a drink has held... Read more
Sci-fi, fantasy – and faith? A look inside the 'Christian ComiCon'
Inside a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the middle of Washington, D.C., self-described “geeks” decorated the meeting hall to look like... Read more
Pope Francis prays for end to ‘inhuman violence’ after recent terrorist attacks
On Sunday Pope Francis prayed for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Spain, Burkina Faso and Finland, asking the... Read more
Why this priest isn't afraid of Christianity's waning influence
With Catholic proposals to literally head for the hills in response to Christianity's ever-lessening influence in secular culture, the leader... Read more
UK party leader steps down, citing Christian faith
After facing backlash for his Christian faith, the head of the UK’s Liberal Democratic Party announced his resignation on Wednesday,... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Put your faith before your nationality
Vatican experts on human development and social issues challenged Catholics around the world this week to respond with openness and... Read more
The Swiss Guard is more than an army – it's a school of faith
As 40 new Swiss Guards take an oath to defend and protect Pope Francis, their commander has emphasized that their... Read more
