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Truth has 'power of attraction,' Pope says to religious leaders
The “conviction that truth has its own power of attraction,” said Pope Francis, negates the need for those secure in... Read more
Update in Albania – Muslims pray for Pope, security a non-issue
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 to Albanian youth: Where you exist, there is hope
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: No one can use religion as a pretext for violence
Pope Francis opened his trip to Albania praising the “coexistence” between members of different faiths in the country, while condemning... Read more
After brutal persecution, Albania 'reopened' to missionary zeal
During Mass at Mother Teresa square as part of his one-day trip to Albania, Pope Francis recalled the country's vicious... Read more
Girl's Christmas letter to atheist dictator shows plea for peace
A little girl’s Christmas letter asking Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha to pray for peace, not knowing of his repressive and... Read more
Albania prepares for papal Mass
A Franciscan involved in the preparations for Pope Francis’ trip to Albania said that he hopes for a surprise from... Read more
Next Chicago archbishop aims to nourish faith
Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing... Read more
Pope Francis taps Blase Cupich to lead Chicago archdiocese
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
The newly published memoirs of Fr. Louis Bouyer, who was intimately involved in the reform of the Roman liturgy following... Read more
Outcry flares over Calif. abortion push in Catholic colleges
Amid backlash from religious liberty and education advocates, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has ordered abortion coverage in health insurance... Read more
Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ
Pope Francis on Saturday beatified Korean martyrs Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 companions, praising their “great sacrifices” and their call... Read more
Archbishop asks Okla. civic center to reconsider black mass
Just a few months after a black mass reenactment was planned – and then canceled – at Harvard University, another... Read more
Gay multi-millionaire activist funds Catholics United
The Catholics United Education Fund, a Democrat-leaning advocacy group which began criticizing Catholic opposition to same-sex “marriage” in 2012, received... Read more
Satanic black mass 'postponed indefinitely' amid outcry
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
Harvard University’s acceptance of a satanic black mass re-enactment on campus raises larger questions of tolerance and whether it is... Read more
Priest sees deluge of support against Harvard 'black mass'
A Harvard chaplain says a student group's plans to re-enact a satanic black mass on campus has elicited a strong... Read more
Harvard 'black mass' event met with shock, outcry
A Harvard student group’s plans to re-enact a satanic black mass on campus has prompted outrage from Catholics who say... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick visits Central African Republic, promotes peace
Despite the violence currently plaguing the Central African Republic, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick believes the country can recover if it abandons... Read more
San Francisco project to promote beauty in music, liturgy
A recently launched initiative in San Francisco will educate Church musicians about sacred music and train lay ministers for their... Read more
