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Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments
In the name of raising up lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, another U.S. Latin-rite diocese has decided to restore confirmation... Read more
A victory for the seal of Confession in Louisiana
Catholic priests do not have to break the seal of Confession to report the alleged abuse of minors, the Louisiana... Read more
'Confess-a-thon' returns to Colombian mall, draws 120 priests
For two days this week, a shopping mall in Bogota, Colombia was transformed into a “Confess-a-thon,” as 120 priests administered... Read more
Iraqi refugee children make First Communion in Erbil camp
On Friday, the first of three rounds of displaced Iraqi children made their First Communion in a refugee camp in... Read more
One diocese is collecting hundreds of First Communion outfits - here's why
For many Catholic families, the day their child receives the Sacrament of First Holy Communion marks a pivotal moment in... Read more
Do you celebrate the day of your baptism? Pope Francis asks
In his Sunday Angelus remarks Pope Francis stressed the importance of both knowing and celebrating the day of our baptism,... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes infants, says faith is their 'greatest inheritance'
On Sunday Pope Francis baptized 26 babies in the Sistine Chapel, telling parents to nurture the faith in the lives... Read more
Denver's Archbishop Aquila restores sacraments to original order
In an unprecedented change for an archdiocese, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver announced that the Sacraments of Initiation –... Read more
Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure... Read more
Holy Orders fosters a passionate love of the Church, Pope notes
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Sacraments, devoting today’s discourse to those who receive... Read more
Pope Francis: our faith is 'not an ornament'
During his general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Sacrament of Baptism, emphasizing that we are called to... Read more
Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more
Christian life is path of encountering Jesus, says Pope
Pope Francis traveled to an outlying parish in his Diocese of Rome today, celebrating Mass for the first Sunday of... Read more
Baptism is a 'bath of regeneration,' says Pope
During his general audience, Pope Francis devoted his reflections to the sacrament of Baptism, stating that it opens the door... Read more
Charity is the 'greatest richness' of Church, says Pope
During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more
Sacraments are not mere 'decorations,' insists Pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling... Read more
Change in baptismal rite emphasizes Church's identity
In one of his last acts as Pope, Benedict XVI approved changed wording in the rite of baptism which emphasizes... Read more
Confession key to Church renewal, Cardinal Wuerl reflects
In a March 10 homily in Rome, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. emphasized the importance of the sacrament... Read more
Bishop Aquila receives Pope's praise for reordering sacraments
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo said he is delighted to have first-hand papal approval for changing the order by which... Read more
