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English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch
A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more
Iraqi nun: We pray for ISIS militants. It helps us forgive.
Three years ago, there were 73 nuns with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena living in Kurdistan. Since... Read more
Michigan nun killed in hit-and-run remembered for her faith
Michigan nun Sister Joseph Marie Ruessman of the Alma Sisters of Mercy, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday,... Read more
An Indian woman became a nun...because of elephants?
Nine years ago, Christians in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, India suffered the worst attacks against Christians in modern times... Read more
Philadelphia just got a group of young Carmelite nuns
The archdiocese of Philadelphia voiced joy and gratitude for 10 young Discalced Carmelite nuns and a new chaplain who have... Read more
Pope Francis to nuns: Your joy can change the world
Women who are consecrated to God live “the prophecy of joy,” and this authentic joy is their most credible witness,... Read more
Mexican nuns of new order open first US convent in Denver
It seems providential that a new order of Discalced Carmelite nuns, whose charism is to know and to make known... Read more
Mali bishops plead for kidnapped nun's release
The Catholic bishops of Mali are asking the general public to help secure the release of a nun who was... Read more
Four Ethiopia nuns killed in car crash on the way to a funeral
The Church in Ethiopia is mourning the deaths of four religious sisters who died in a car accident that critically... Read more
This 110-year-old nun got birthday greetings from Pope Francis
She is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world, but this week, she turned 110 years young. Read more
Nun in Mali kidnapped by alleged jihadists
The Colombian bishops are asking for prayers after a religious sister from Colombia was kidnapped for the home where she... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
A rare glimpse into the lives of Thailand's Red Nuns
An American group of cloistered nuns has opened a new monastery to bring their contemplative spirituality to the northeast of... Read more
Why I wear the habit – a nun's reflection on religious life
As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close, one nun shared her thoughts on the how... Read more
How to celebrate Christmas with Benedictine nuns
As the Christmas season approaches, the hit-making community of Benedictine nuns based in Missouri have released an album full of... Read more
Nun killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
A nun in the Democratic Republic of Congo was murdered earlier this week by unknown suspects in an apparent robbery,... Read more
Spanish nun murdered in Haiti
As the world turned its focus on Rome for the canonization of Mother Teresa last weekend, another religious sister lost... Read more
Two nuns found murdered at their home in Mississippi
Two religious sisters were found murdered in their Mississippi home today, according to police. Read more
Nun's rosary beads stolen at knife-point in Massachusetts
A religious sister was robbed while on a walk in civilian clothing on Sunday afternoon in Quincy, Massachusetts, authorities said. Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
