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Mary’s 'embrace' shows unity of the Americas, says Pope
At the end of his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on tomorrow’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of... 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
Catholics remember sorrow of JFK assassination
The 50th anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has prompted many Catholics to remember the first Catholic president’s... Read more
Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Six-figure grant to Catholics United tried to recruit clergy
The education fund of Catholics United, a Democrat-leaning group that has clashed with the bishops on several prominent issues, received... Read more
American bishops overjoyed at election of Pope Francis
Bishops across America voiced joy and gratitude over Pope Francis accepting his election as Bishop of Rome and Vicar of... Read more
US political leaders welcome Pope Francis with joy
American politicians offered prayers and congratulations upon hearing the news that Cardinal Jorge Bergolio, SJ, had been elected as the... Read more
New Pope lived simple life in Argentina
Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to... Read more
Pope Francis to have busy schedule in coming days
The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' schedule for the coming days, which will begin with Mass on Thursday, March 14... Read more
Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me
Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more
Archbishops Aquila, Chaput welcome Pope Francis
American archbishops Samuel J. Aquila and Charles J. Chaput voiced gratitude to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, for accepting... Read more
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. Read more
White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced
White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... Read more
Vatileaks not at center of Pope's decision, priest states
An Irish theologian who is familiar with the life and thought of Pope Benedict XVI says his decision to resign... Read more
Young people across globe thank Pope in video
A group of young people from Madrid have posted a two-minute video online with international messages thanking Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Next Pope can still be 'Pontifex' on Twitter
The Vatican has dispelled claims that Pope Benedict XVI's “Pontifex” Twitter account will be shut down permanently, clarifying that it... Read more
Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe
Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and... Read more
Pope Benedict's new name revealed
The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called... Read more
Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses
Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more
