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Who's the chaplain behind college basketball's new champion?
He had a courtside seat to a historic college basketball game, but Fr. Rob Hagan has actually witnessed many games... Read more
Pope Francis calls for release of kidnapped priest
Pope Francis on Sunday issued an appeal for the release of kidnapped Salesian priest, Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, and all persons... Read more
How Pope Francis thinks we should change marriage prep
Among the less-noticed passages of Pope Francis’ new exhortation was a lengthy section on marriage preparation, a subject that the... Read more
Integration requires conversion: reflections on Amoris laetitia
Reflecting on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family, two professors at the John Paul II Institute have... Read more
Bernie Sanders, 'a big fan' of Pope Francis, to attend Vatican conference
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has announced that he will attend a Vatican conference on social justice and the economy... Read more
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia 'through the lens of Catholic tradition'
While some passages in Pope Francis’ new document may be unclear and open to multiple interpretations, the correct view is... Read more
Pope Francis: Children are always gifts, even in tough circumstances
Pope Francis’ latest writings on the family include a strong affirmation of the need to welcome children even in difficult... Read more
No doctrine change from Pope Francis – but a call for better pastoral care
Catholics who have divorced-and-remarried need the fullness of Church teaching. They also need a wise pastoral and community response to... Read more
These Iraqi children have lost everything – except their faith
Six hundred Christian children whose families fled ISIS violence in 2014 have lost their homes, schools, sometimes friends, sanitary living... Read more
Pope Francis: Martyrs are still the 'life blood of the Church'
Pope Francis on Thursday praised the consistency and courage of the modern day martyrs who continue to “carry the Church... Read more
The blessing of a lifetime: 5-year-old girl going blind meets Pope Francis
When Lizzy Myers was diagnosed with a condition that could result in complete blindness, her parents, Steve and Christine, went... Read more
Cardinal Dolan visiting Iraq to show support for displaced Christians
This week Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, will travel to... Read more
Entrepreneur, father of nine to serve as dean of CUA business school
The Catholic University of America’s new dean of the School of Business and Economics says that he hopes to integrate... Read more
Not just a mother to Catholics - locals reflect on Mother Angelica
Mother Angelica may have had an international television audience, but she also left an impression in her own backyard. Read more
Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God. Read more
The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica
After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more
US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions
A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more
Vatican diplomacy zeros-in on human rights in Africa
In a region fraught with political, ethnic and religious divisions, the Central African Republic's motto of “Unity, Dignity, and Work”... Read more
'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more
A hopeful sign? New development in the Little Sisters' court case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for parties in the Little Sisters’ case to submit alternative means, if possible, of... Read more
