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Brazil Catholic community leads surging charismatic renewal
As a steadily growing movement in the Catholic Church, the Charismatic Renewal includes an estimated 160 million of the world's... Read more
Bosnian Catholics in a 'grave position,' cardinal warns
During a recent conference in Bosnia discussing interreligious violence Cardinal Vinko Puljic spoke of the country’s historic divisions, stating that... Read more
Vatican official sees 'warming-up' of Catholic-Orthodox relations
A member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity affirmed the sentiments of many who believe that Catholic-Orthodox relations... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
Vatican announces logo, motto for papal trip to Korea
The Holy See has released the official motto and logo for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to South Korea, which is... Read more
Archbishop underscores beauty, joy of family life
At the official presentation of the upcoming World Day of Families in Rome, Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke of the importance... Read more
Worldwide Christian persecution a growing trend, report shows
In a recently-released summary report called “Persecuted and Forgotten?” Aid to the Church in Need has revealed a worldwide growth... Read more
Three years in, Catholics note brutality of Syrian conflict
As today marks the third anniversary of uprisings which led to civil war in Syria, Catholic leaders there and in... Read more
Last Von Trapp singer, who served as missionary, dies at 99
On Feb. 18 Maria Franziska von Trapp passed away after spending her life as a performer alongside her six siblings,... Read more
Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage
In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more
Education should foster freedom, maturity, priest explains
During a special conference exploring the role of education in the New Evangelization, Fr. Denis Biju Duval noted that education... Read more
A Christian without the Church is an 'absurd dichotomy,' says Pope
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the intrinsic relationship between the Church and the People of God, emphasizing... Read more
Pope Francis: accept the surprises of God
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the theme of Christian freedom, observing that it comes from our docility... Read more
'Faith can do everything,' reflects Pope
During his daily Mass Pope Francis spoke on the virtue of faith, stating that all things are possible with this... Read more
Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more
Pope: Final Judgment brings comfort, despite our fears
In his general audience Pope Francis reflected that the reality of the Final Judgment allows us to trust in God... Read more
New book aims to re-kindle biblical meditation
The American Bible Society has released a new study guide on how to pray Lectio Divina with the hope that... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians are 'called to a party'
During his daily Mass Pope Francis said that at the essence of Christianity is an invitation to the Lord’s feast,... Read more
Pope Francis: No one can be Christian without love of God
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the necessity of God’s love in order to be faithful, and encouraged... Read more
Former Yahoo executive thrilled to join 'brotherhood' of Church
The previous head of one of the internet’s leading online search engines travelled to Rome in order to be received... Read more
