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Valentin and Vanessa, a Kosovar couple who attended Pope Francis' papal Mass in Albania.

Catholic-Muslim spouses say Pope Francis is for everybody

Sep 22, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A Catholic-Muslim married couple who traveled three hours from Kosovo to take part in Pope Francis’ Albanian visit say that... Read more

Papal and Albanian banners line Albania's streets.

Papal visit fosters Albanians' hopes

Sep 21, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis’ visit to Albania is a “gigantic event” for the religiously diverse country as it seeks a greater role... Read more

Pope Francis at vespers service at Tirana's Cathedral of St. Paul

Albanian martyrs knew God's consolation, Pope says off-the-cuff

Sep 21, 2014

God’s consolation for Albania’s martyrs and other persecuted Christians is a reminder for us all of the intimate consolation that... Read more

Pope Francis greets staff, youths and adolescents at Bethany Center in Albania Sept. 21.

Faith brings light to hardship, Pope Francis says at children's center

Sep 21, 2014

Pope Francis visited an Albanian center for abandoned children on Sunday, emphasizing in his remarks that Christian charity can help... Read more

Pope Francis meets with interfaith leaders in Tirana, Albania on Sept. 21, 2014.

Truth has 'power of attraction,' Pope says to religious leaders

Sep 21, 2014

By Ann Schneible

The “conviction that truth has its own power of attraction,” said Pope Francis, negates the need for those secure in... Read more

Father Federico Lombardi gives a press briefing in Tirana, Albania.

Update in Albania – Muslims pray for Pope, security a non-issue

Sep 21, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

In a press briefing Sunday the Vatican's spokesman downplayed worries over Pope Francis' safety in Albania, also noting that Muslims... Read more

Pope Francis greets crowds in Tirana, Albania on Sept. 21.

Pope Francis to Albanian youth: Where you exist, there is hope

Sep 21, 2014

After celebrating Mass at Mother Teresa square during his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis led the crowds in the... Read more

Pope Francis meets with political leaders in Albania on Sept. 21.

Pope Francis: No one can use religion as a pretext for violence

Sep 21, 2014

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis opened his trip to Albania praising the “coexistence” between members of different faiths in the country, while condemning... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Mother Teresa Square in Tirana, Albania, Sept. 21.

After brutal persecution, Albania 'reopened' to missionary zeal

Sep 21, 2014

During Mass at Mother Teresa square as part of his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis recalled the country's vicious... Read more

Christmas letter from an American girl to Enver Hoxha at the

Girl's Christmas letter to atheist dictator shows plea for peace

Sep 20, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A little girl’s Christmas letter asking Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha to pray for peace, not knowing of his repressive and... Read more

Papal and Albanian banners line Albania's streets.

Albania prepares for papal Mass

Sep 20, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A Franciscan involved in the preparations for Pope Francis’ trip to Albania said that he hopes for a surprise from... Read more

Chicago Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich.

Next Chicago archbishop aims to nourish faith

Sep 20, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing... Read more

Chicago Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich.

Pope Francis taps Blase Cupich to lead Chicago archdiocese

Sep 20, 2014

Pope Francis has appointed Spokane, Wash. Bishop Blase Cupich as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Chicago, replacing retiring... Read more

The liturgical reform, as seen by one of its protagonists

Sep 19, 2014

The newly published memoirs of Fr. Louis Bouyer, who was intimately involved in the reform of the Roman liturgy following... Read more

Loyola Marymount University.

Outcry flares over Calif. abortion push in Catholic colleges

Aug 26, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Amid backlash from religious liberty and education advocates, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has ordered abortion coverage in health insurance... Read more

Pope Francis beatifies Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 companion martyrs in Seoul Aug. 16, 2014.

Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ

Aug 15, 2014

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis on Saturday beatified Korean martyrs Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 companions, praising their “great sacrifices” and their call... Read more

Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Photo

Archbishop asks Okla. civic center to reconsider black mass

Jul 2, 2014

Just a few months after a black mass reenactment was planned – and then canceled – at Harvard University, another... Read more

Gill Foundation 2012 FY 990-PF form.

Gay multi-millionaire activist funds Catholics United

Jun 4, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

The Catholics United Education Fund, a Democrat-leaning advocacy group which began criticizing Catholic opposition to same-sex “marriage” in 2012, received... Read more

Crimson banners hang outside Memorial Church on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 6, 2012.

Satanic black mass 'postponed indefinitely' amid outcry

May 12, 2014

By Michelle La Rosa, Adelaide Mena

A satanic black mass re-enactment being planned by a student group at Harvard University has been ‘postponed indefinitely’ and will... Read more

Harvard black mass raises questions about application of tolerance

May 12, 2014

By Michelle La Rosa

Harvard University’s acceptance of a satanic black mass re-enactment on campus raises larger questions of tolerance and whether it is... Read more