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Admit your wounds and receive mercy, Pope tells Chilean priests, religious
Pope Francis said Tuesday that even amid the pain which results from sinfulness, the Church can still serve the world... Read more
The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
From addiction to ordination: a homeless man's journey to priesthood
Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol... Read more
Arlington priest reveals former KKK membership, takes voluntary leave of absence
An Arlington priest revealed Monday that he was a former member of the Ku Klux Klan before converting while in... Read more
An answer to prayers: priestly ordinations reach new peak in Scotland
Twelve men are set to be ordained priests in Scotland this year, a 20-year high that Catholic leaders credited to... Read more
Ordained a priest, former Manchester United footballer's goal is Christ
Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, on Saturday. Read more
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland
Besides a shortage of vocations, Irish priests are facing an even more harrowing kind of crisis. Read more
Could priests be incardinated into ecclesial movements?
The last meeting of the head of dicasteries of the Roman Curia took place last May 29. Among other issues,... Read more
Pope Francis: I am always joyful when I see young priests
On Thursday Pope Francis spoke with the Vatican department in charge of priests, saying he is always happy when he... Read more
Pope urges new priests to serve with joy, never sadness
On Sunday Pope Francis ordained 10 men to the priesthood, telling them to imitate Jesus in every aspect of their... Read more
Pope Francis dismisses from clerical state priest who stole $300k
Pope Francis has dismissed a New Hampshire priest from the clerical state, after the priest was convicted of stealing some... Read more
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland
Besides a shortage of vocations, Irish priests are facing an even more harrowing kind of crisis. Read more
Facing large decline in priest numbers, an Irish diocese preps for change
In one Irish diocese, the number of active priests may halve in fewer than 15 years. As a result, Bishop... Read more
Don't fret about numbers, but your mission, Pope tells Milan religious
During his daytrip to Milan Saturday, Pope Francis told the diocese’s priests and religious not to fear the challenges that... Read more
Pope Francis to Rome's priests: Imitate Saint Peter's faith
Pope Francis met Thursday with priests of the Diocese of Rome, delivering a lengthy meditation on St. Peter and his... Read more
He was a runner for the Japanese mafia. Now he's a Catholic priest.
Fr. Donald Calloway could give St. Augustine a run for his money, in terms of dramatic conversion stories. Read more
Former Manchester United footballer to be a Dominican priest
You might have heard of Phil Mulryne, a Manchester United footballer who's shared the field with David Beckham and brought... Read more
Who was that priest praying the rosary at the Army-Navy game?
You might have seen an Army chaplain devoutly praying the rosary on the sideline during Saturday's Army-Navy football game. Who... Read more
In stressing error of clericalism, Francis calls for humble priests
In his homily at Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke harshly about what he considers one of the great dangers of... Read more
