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Pope Francis with Michigan Wolverine's football coach Jim Harbaugh in Vatican City, April 26, 2017.

Jim Harbaugh: My priorities are 'faith, then family, then football'

Apr 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, now head coach for the University of Michigan football team, is also a Roman Catholic... Read more

Flooding devastated parts of Peru in March and April 2017.

They lost everything in Peru's floods. Now they're asking for Bibles.

Apr 25, 2017

Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru visited the inhabitants of one of the areas most affected by... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience May 22, 2015.

Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says

Mar 26, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more

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Young man facing leukemia 'left his mark on the world'

Mar 2, 2017

Pablo Ráez was just 21 years old when he died last Saturday in Spain. But the young man, a devout... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Feb. 3, 2016 general audience in St Peter's Square.

The Resurrection is more than a wish – it's a reality, Pope Francis says

Feb 1, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Christian belief in the Resurrection of Christ and in our own resurrection at the... Read more

Pope Francis baptizes a baby in the Sistine Chapel Jan. 10, 2016.

Pope Francis to parents: teach your children the faith by example

Jan 8, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 12, 2016.

Pope: Our Lady of Guadalupe teaches us a faith that is not sugarcoated

Dec 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Monday, Pope Francis celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, pointing to Mary’s faith not as the result... Read more

Pope Francis arrives to meet with youth at Kasarani stadium in Kenya on Nov. 27, 2015.

Youth, discernment Pope's pick for next synod theme

Oct 6, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The theme for the 2018 Synod of Bishops has been released, and will focus on how to best teach the... Read more

Dem VP nominee Tim Kaine (L) and Rep. VP nominee Mike Pence (R) debate at the Vice Presidential Debate at Longwood University on October 4, 2016.

Here's what the VP candidates said about abortion last night

Oct 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role... Read more

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faceoff in the first presidential debate At Hofstra University.

Should Catholics be worried that faith was barely mentioned at the debate?

Sep 27, 2016

By Matt Hadro

There were few direct statements about faith by the two presidential candidates in Monday’s debate. But that is not necessarily... Read more

Pope Francis greets members of the European Society of Cardiology, Aug. 31, 2016.

Openness to grace strengthens human reason, Pope reminds cardiologists

Aug 31, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to... Read more

Abbey D'Agostino. Courtesy of Dartmouth University.

Olympic runner who helped fallen competitor finds inspiration in God

Aug 17, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

An Olympic runner whose sportsmanship drew headlines this week says that her faith in God helps her to find joy... Read more

Sydney McLaughlin. Courtesy of Union Catholic High School.

Youngest US track Olympian relies on God when times get tough

Aug 5, 2016

Sydney McLaughlin has not had an easy year.  Read more

Wieliczka Salt Mine chapel, Poland.

The story of Poland's majestic 'underground salt cathedral'

Jul 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

Located just southeast of Krakow, the Wieliczka salt mine is famous for many things – most notably its underground chapels,... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Faith in a world under siege – thoughts from Archbishop Chaput

Mar 22, 2016

Despite the challenges facing the United States, Catholics and Mormons can work together – with St. Augustine as a model,... Read more

Pope Francis baptizes 26 infants in the Sistine Chapel Jan. 10, 2016.

Pope Francis baptizes infants, says faith is their 'greatest inheritance'

Jan 10, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis baptized 26 babies in the Sistine Chapel, telling parents to nurture the faith in the lives... Read more

A gruesome accident, a powerful faith – one Catholic couple's story

Dec 26, 2015

By Mary Farrow

It was a cold December day in Nebraska, and Ashley Stevens was riding in a car with four other women.  Read more

What does Christ have to do with cancer? One woman's path to peace

Nov 21, 2015

By Mary Farrow

Heather King never cared much for doctors.  Read more

Screenshot from video of three-year-old Rafael Freitas.

Preschooler whose 'celebration of Mass' went viral dies of cancer

Nov 20, 2015

A young Brazilian boy whose solemn reenactment of the Mass drew hordes of online traffic has passed away after nearly... Read more

Valeria Tkacik. Photo courtesy of Sports Up Today.

A triumph through remarkable trial - the story of one Catholic athlete

Oct 6, 2015

Remembering the words spoken by then-five year-old Valeria Tkacik still gives her mother, Anne, goose bumps.  Read more