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Pope Francis says Mass for Corpus Christi at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, June 24, 2015.

Pope Francis' message for Corpus Christi: Let yourself be broken for others

May 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

In breaking bread for his disciples Christ gave an example of what it means to allow oneself to be broken... Read more

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Vatican on April 3, 2014 for an audience with Pope Francis.

How Catholic leaders are responding to the Queen's prison reform speech

May 25, 2016

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales are ready to support the government’s proposed prison reforms outlined in Queen Elizabeth... Read more

Here's what the next World Meeting of Families will focus on

May 25, 2016

By Ann Schneible

“The Gospel of family, joy for the world.” This is the theme for the 2018 World Meeting of Families in... Read more

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With Albino killings on the rise, Malawi's bishops speak out

May 25, 2016

Amid increased violence against albinos in the southeastern African nation of Malawi, the bishops' justice and peace commission has condemned... Read more

Supreme Court sends more mandate cases back to lower circuits

May 24, 2016

After sending the Little Sisters’ HHS mandate case back to the circuit courts on May 16, the Supreme Court voided... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square for the general audience, Dec. 9, 2015.

Don't love concepts – love people, Pope Francis tells aid workers

May 24, 2016

Addressing a global summit on humanitarian aid, Pope Francis offered encouragement and a reminder – don’t ever forget that each... Read more

Was it a mistake to lift the arms embargo against Vietnam?

May 23, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the U.S. lifted its decades-long arms embargo with Vietnam during President Barack Obama’s visit there, human rights advocates argued... Read more

Nun attacked in South Sudan dies from gunshot wounds

May 23, 2016

A Slovak nun and medical doctor died Friday from gunshot wounds she suffered in an attack in Yei, South Sudan... Read more

Benedict XVI holding the Pascal Candle on Easter Vigil, Saturday April 7, 2012 in Vatican City.

A new public appearance by Benedict XVI? Maybe so, his secretary reveals

May 23, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Former Pope Benedict XVI could appear in public once again on June 29, the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib at the Vatican May 23, 2016.

In seismic meeting, Pope Francis embraces top Sunni imam

May 23, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis on Monday embraced the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib during a meeting at the Vatican, a move... Read more

The Paraguayan teen girls pose in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Photo

Teen girls cancel Disney World trip to see Pope Francis instead

May 21, 2016

Dozens of teen girls in Paraguay had planned to celebrate their 15th birthday – or Quinceañera – at Florida's Disney... Read more

US bishops find widespread compliance in abuse prevention audit

May 20, 2016

In their annual report on nationwide measures for the protection of minors, the U.S. bishops found extensive diocesan cooperation with... Read more

Pope Francis bowed in prayer in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015.

Pope Francis offers prayers following EgyptAir plane crash

May 20, 2016

Pope Francis has voiced his prayers and condolences to all those affected by the apparent crash of an EgyptAir plane... Read more

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A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs

May 20, 2016

In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says

May 19, 2016

During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Indian Foreign Minister: Fr. Tom is safe, soon to be released

May 19, 2016

Fr. Tom Uznunnalil, the Indian Salesian priest kidnapped by extremists in March is alive and close to being released, according... Read more

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016.

Pope Francis to meet top Sunni imam at the Vatican

May 19, 2016

By Elise Harris

An official meeting between Pope Francis and Imam Ahmed al Tayyeb will take place Monday at the Vatican, signaling a... Read more

The now closed St. Francis X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Mass. pictured in May 2015. Photo by Christopher S. Pineo/The Pilot.

Group to end 12-year vigil at closed Massachusetts church

May 18, 2016

Former parishioners occupying the long-closed St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Massachusetts say they plan to end their continuous... Read more

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Both sides claimed victory in the Little Sisters' case. So now what?

May 18, 2016

By Matt Hadro

While both sides say they are happy with the Supreme Court decision on the Little Sisters’ case, the long-term outcome... Read more

Archdiocese of Chicago to offer 12 week paid parental leave

May 18, 2016

With the conviction that pro-family policies are critical for a healthy Church, the Archdiocese of Chicago will soon start offering... Read more