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Advent confessions 'marathon' to be held at Mexico City cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City will host on Dec. 7 a “Day of Forgiveness,” in which for 10 consecutive... Read more
In Lithuania, Francis tells priests to hear their people's cries
Pope Francis told priests and religious in Lithuania Sunday to listen to the cries of suffering that come from the... Read more
How one priest is bringing Jesus to the most dangerous city in the US
With the highest per-capita homicide rate in the nation, Baltimore has been called the most dangerous city in America -... Read more
Indian cardinal: Proposed confession ban is 'absurd,' unconstitutional
A proposed ban on the sacrament of confession suggested by a government body in India was slammed by Catholic leaders... Read more
Australian bishop protests law requiring priests to break seal of confession
A new law in Australia will require Catholic priests in Canberra to break the seal of confession to report child... Read more
Remember the missionaries of mercy? Here's what they've been up to
Hundreds of Pope Francis' missionaries of mercy are gathering at the Vatican in coming days for formation and fellowship, for... Read more
Lenten campaign invites fallen-away Catholics back to confession
Through an annual initiative called “The light is on for you,” dioceses throughout the U.S. have opened their doors to... Read more
Pope Francis: We abandon God through sin, but he never abandons us
At his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis said that it is not God who abandons us when... Read more
Are you intimidated by confession? Don't be, Pope Francis says
During the penitential season of Lent, Pope Francis pointed to confession as the means to true conversion, saying the faithful... Read more
What to do if you're too ashamed to go to Confession
While Reconciliation is intended to allow Christ’s victory to overcome sin in our lives, what happens when shame over one’s... Read more
Pope Francis: Sin separates us from both God and neighbor
On Wednesday, Pope Francis emphasized how sin breaks our relationship with God and with our community, which is why at... Read more
What can priests practically do to combat the porn epidemic?
Online pornography is one of the fastest growing addictions in the United States, on par with cocaine and gambling. Read more
Catholic Church in Australia commits to ensuring justice for sex abuse victims
In a wide-ranging report released Friday, Australia’s royal commission found serious failings in the protection of children from abuse in... Read more
Australian priest rips confession proposal as government 'intrusion'
An Australian priest has called the Royal Commission's recent proposal to enforce law requiring that clergy face criminal charges if... Read more
Pope Francis goes to confession
At the end of his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis was the first to go to the... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't whitewash your sins – let God heal you
As Christmas approaches, don't downplay your sins, Pope Francis said. Instead, name them honestly in the Sacrament of Confession, open... Read more
Prepare for Christmas by conversion, Pope tells Advent Angelus crowd
The proclamation of John the Baptist to “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand” is a joyful one... Read more
Pope extends Jubilee mandate on abortion, SSPX confession
Although the Jubilee of Mercy has ended, Pope Francis has decided that some of the novelties he applied in the... 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
Louisiana court upholds priest's 'seal of confession' rights
A state appeals court in Louisiana reaffirmed that Catholic priests cannot be forced by law to violate the seal of... Read more
