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Three faiths pray for Holy Land peace
Representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam said prayers from their respective religious communities at Sunday’s historic “Invocation for Peace” at... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us with his wounds
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus advocates for us in heaven, emphasizing that he does this... Read more
Palestinian, Israeli leaders to pray with Pope at Vatican June 8
An encounter among Pope Francis, the Palestinian president, and the Israeli president at the Vatican to pray for peace in... Read more
Pope prays at Holocaust memorial, Western Wall
On the last day of his Holy Land pilgrimage Pope Francis stopped to pray at two sacred sites in Jerusalem. Read more
We came to pray with our Pope, says papal Mass volunteer
A leader of one of the Boy Scout troops manning the entrances to Pope Francis’ Mass in Bethlehem today explained... Read more
Bethlehem sisters call on world to pray for peace
The sisters who run the only children’s hospital on the West Bank have made it their mission to pray for... Read more
Gift of knowledge attunes us to vision of God, Pope says
During his general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit’s gift of knowledge, explaining that it enlightens our... Read more
New prayer released for Pope's Holy Land pilgrimage
The priest who is organizing Pope Francis’ upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land has written a special prayer for the... Read more
Supreme Court upholds freedom to pray at public meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 upheld the practice of voluntary prayer before public meetings by a 5-4 ruling,... Read more
Arabic iBreviary a 'gateway' to religious freedom, creator says
Fr. Paolo Padrini, creator of the iBreviary application, said that part of his goal for the recent release of the... Read more
Radical abortion bill dies in Colo. Senate after call to prayer, action
Amid growing protests led in large part by the Catholic Church, the Colorado Senate on April 16 killed a controversial... Read more
Archbishop urges prayer, action against Colo. abortion bill
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila is asking the people of Colorado to spend 10 minutes in prayer and take concrete action... 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 warns against the disguise of hypocrites
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer
In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more
Pope affirms that Mass is more than a mere 'representation'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the Liturgy, highlighting how it is a real participation... Read more
Do not justify sin by using other people, Pope warns
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the proper attitudes to have when we face difficult moments, stating that... Read more
Letters to Pope read 'with the heart,' Vatican official says
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis receives a few thousand letters a week, which Correspondence Director Msgr. Giuliano Gallorini notes... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
