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After postposting Africa trip, Pope Francis says: ‘We will bring Kinshasa to St. Peter’s’
The pope hopes to celebrate Mass for Rome’s Congolese community on July 3. Read more
Nigerian Catholic bishop to Irish president: Church massacre not linked to climate change
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
Pope Francis won’t preside at Corpus Christi Mass and procession due to knee pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
Meet the friars who have been praying to St. Anthony daily for 100 years
June 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Read more
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us 'to live with others and for others'
Celebrating the Trinity is “not so much a theological exercise, but a revolution in our way of life,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis praises 'example of faith' of newly beatified Polish nuns martyred in WWII
Sister Paschalis Jahn and nine fellow Elizabethan sisters were beatified Saturday in Wroclaw, Poland. Read more
Rep. Chris Smith calls ‘modern slavery’ of human trafficking a pro-life issue
A bi-partisan bill would provide $1 billion over five years for anti-trafficking education and prosecution efforts. Read more
Expressing 'great sorrow,' Pope Francis apologizes for postponed Africa trip
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
Afghan Christians: Where are they now?
Escaping the Taliban was only their first hurdle. Now many are stuck in legal limbo. Read more
Who, or what, is 'Jane's Revenge'? A look at the group invoked in pro-abortion vandalism
Some say the name is an apparent reference to an illegal abortion procurement ring in the 1960s and '70s. Read more
Pope Francis thanks army brigade for protecting pilgrims to the Vatican
Pope Francis said he hoped the soldiers' time in Rome was spiritually fruitful. Read more
WATCH: Video shows 'Jane's revenge' vandalism suspects in the act
The incident happened over Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood, Florida. Read more
190 attacks against Church in Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega since 2018, report says
The Ortega regime has "initiated an indiscriminate persecution" against the Catholic Church, the report says. Read more
Pope Francis: Pornography is ‘a threat to public health’
Pope Francis also spoke about the challenges facing families today. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with European Commission head
Ursula von der Leyen also met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis appoints San Diego auxiliary to lead Phoenix diocese
Bishop John P. Dolan succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Read more
DC aborted babies: Private autopsy to examine how they died, Sen. Cruz says
The babies are still in the possession of the D.C. medical examiner's office, a pro-life activist group said. Read more
Catholic leader criticizes EU Parliament for backing motion on US abortion law
The motion secured 364 votes in favor, 154 against, and 37 abstentions. Read more
How Latvia’s Christian churches use JPII’s natural law teaching to defend life and family
The archbishop of Riga, Latvia, spoke about the critical need for ecumenical cooperation. Read more
