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Pope Francis: As humanity trembles from pandemic, let us unite in prayer
Pope Francis has asked Christians around the world to unite in praying the Our Father prayer at noon on March... Read more
Pope Francis offers this spiritual communion prayer during coronavirus pandemic
As more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis' Lent advice: Put down phone, pick up Bible
Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and... Read more
What do Catholics believe about the Church, the devil, and faith? A new poll sheds light
A poll released Monday provides new insight into the religious practices, beliefs, and other demographic trends of U.S. Catholics. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of German shooting
Pope Francis prayed Friday for the victims of a shooting in Germany that killed nine people at two hookah bars. Read more
'Never again': Pope Francis calls for prayer on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pope Francis has asked for people to spend a moment in prayer and recollection on Monday for International Holocaust Remembrance... Read more
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus victims in China
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for people infected by the coronavirus, which has killed 56 people in China. Read more
Lima archbishop offers 'clarification' on controversial Eucharist remarks
After controversial remarks last week, the Archbishop of Lima said Thursday that he did not intend to undermine the importance... Read more
Pope Francis: When we do not worship God, we worship ourselves
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of... Read more
In Rochester, moms' group prays for vocations to come from among their families
A newly-formed group of Catholic mothers in Rochester, New York has committed to praying regularly for the flourishing of vocations... Read more
Lack of prayer creates spiritual ‘zombies,’ pope tells Japanese youth
If people neglect prayer and the interior life, they are at risk of becoming spiritual zombies, who seem fine on... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prays for victims of California high school shooting
The Archbishop of Los Angeles has encouraged the community to pray for victims of a shooting at a high school... Read more
Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires
As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Digital rosary discovered to be hackable, Vatican says it has fixed bugs
Shortly after the new “smart rosary” bracelet was released last week, the Vatican discovered an easy route for hackers to... Read more
Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... Read more
Spanish bishops say that Zen meditation and mindfulness movement are not Christian prayer
The Spanish bishops’ conference said that the “mindfulness” movement and other eastern meditation techniques cannot be considered a “properly Christian”... Read more
Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration
Pope Francis said Sunday that prayer in adoration of God and service to others spreads the fire of God’s love,... Read more
Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer
The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face... Read more
‘The heart of the Church’s mission is prayer,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis addressed 6,000 members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of its... Read more
Global Rosary Relay aims at 1 billion Hail Marys for priests
The Global Rosary Relay aims to have 1 billion Hail Marys said for the sanctification of priests June 28, the... Read more
