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Holy See confirms changes to Italian liturgical translation of Our Father, Gloria
The Apostolic See has confirmed the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal prepared by the Italian bishops'... Read more
From a dumpster to the head of a procession: The story of 'Broken Mary'
On Friday, May 31, four lanes of traffic on a major thoroughfare in the city of Chicago shut down for... Read more
Appeals court: House not required to accept ‘secular prayer’ at start of work day
A D.C. federal appeals court has ruled that the chaplain for the House of Representatives cannot be forced to allow... Read more
US bishops urge prayer as powerful storms hammer the South
Bishops in the United States are offering their prayers and condolences after a powerful storm system moved through the southern... Read more
With prayer, good can overcome evil, Pope Francis says
To pray is to believe in God’s power to replace the evil in the world with goodness, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'gestures of peace' in wake of mosque attacks
Pope Francis called for gestures of peace to oppose hatred and violence Sunday in the wake of attacks on two... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and... Read more
Pope Francis: Evil’s days are numbered
Pope Francis said Wednesday that evil is limited compared to the expanding force of God’s holiness in the world. Read more
Pope Francis: There is no 'I' in the 'Our Father'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that one’s prayer should always be a dialogue with God with charitable consideration for others’ needs. Read more
Pope’s app 'Click to Pray' connects Catholics to a smartphone prayer network
Pope Francis launched an app Sunday called “Click to Pray,” which connects Catholics to a global network to share prayer... Read more
God is waiting to hear your prayers, pope says
Persevere in prayer, remembering that God the Father is waiting to answer his children – even if the result is... Read more
Nigerian priest abducted on Christmas Eve: Prayer saved us
A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped on Christmas Eve recalled his experience after Mass this week, saying prayer is what... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is about God's love, not wordiness
When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Indonesia after deadly tsunami
After a deadly tsunami struck Indonesia Saturday night, killing more than 200 people and injuring hundreds more, Pope Francis has... Read more
Full of Grace Cafe: Small-town parish opens thriving coffee shop, community center
When Fr. Josh Johnson arrived as pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church over a year ago,... 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
Pope Francis: To pray, begin with humility
Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated... Read more
CAR bishops establish day of prayer for victims of violence
The bishops of the Central African Republic have set aside a day of mourning and a day of prayer for... Read more
Archbishop Gomez after Thousand Oaks shooting: Jesus cries with us
Archbishop José Gomez offered prayers for victims of a shooting at a country dance hall this week, telling those present... Read more
Nicaragua's political tensions need our prayers, US archbishop says
Americans need to pray for peace in Nicaragua as the country faces continuing political tensions, violence and attacks on churches,... Read more
