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Pope Francis meets with the new bishops of the year in Vatican City, Sept. 14, 2017.

Pope Francis: When it comes to evangelization, don't be stuck in your ways

Sep 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with new bishops at the end of their training course at the Vatican, reminding them to be... Read more

Rings in Scripture.

Australian bishops call for month of prayer ahead of same-sex marriage vote

Sep 14, 2017

At the start of a voter survey being conducted on same-sex marriage in Australia, the country’s bishops have called for... Read more

Sor Maria.

Did this Spanish nun bi-locate to Texas? Vatican aims to find out

Sep 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow

 In the 1620s, while the pilgrims were landing on Plymouth Rock and having the first Thanksgiving, the Jumano tribe in... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa asks: Are you ready to answer Our Lady of Fatima?

Sep 13, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The first time Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the shepherd children, she asked a question.  Read more

What the bishops say about politics matters – and here's why

Sep 13, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Catholic moral theologians have responded to Steve Bannon's accusation that the U.S. bishops are economically motivated in their stance on... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Count on it: Mother Angelica will always be with EWTN, says CEO

Sep 13, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Fans of Mother Angelica should know that her influence will not wane at EWTN, where she will always have a... Read more

Father Tom Uzhunnalil meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Sept. 13, 2017.

Fr. Tom to Pope Francis: I offered my suffering for you and the Church

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Sept. 13, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more

St. Peter statue.

St. Peter's bones? Maintenance worker makes surprising discovery

Sep 13, 2017

During routine restoration of a nearly 1000 year-old church, a worker discovered bone fragments in clay pots – which may... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Italy and San Marino Sept. 12, 2017.

For the first time, the papal nuncio to Italy is not Italian

Sep 12, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For the first time ever, a non-Italian will serve as apostolic nuncio, or papal ambassador, to Italy. On Sept. 12,... Read more

She wanted to be euthanized – but changed her mind after meeting Pope Francis

Sep 12, 2017

Consuelo del Socorro Córdoba is a Colombian woman who had made up her mind to be euthanized because of the... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India

Sep 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by... Read more

Members of Knights of Columbus Council 15828 in Ingleside, Texas, distribute food to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Courtesy of the Knights of Colombus.

Knights of Columbus raise $1.3 million for storm victims

Sep 11, 2017

As Knights of Columbus members volunteer to aid the victims of recent storms, the organization has also raised over $1.3... Read more

Pope Francis greets locals at the Cross of Reconciliation in the Parque de los Fundadores in Villavicencio, Colombia on September 8, 2017.

Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future

Sep 11, 2017

On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for... Read more

The flag of Venezuela.

Pope Francis: United Nations must help in Venezuela crisis

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

Aboard his overnight flight from Colombia to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis touched on the dire political and human rights crisis... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane.

Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is... Read more

Locals greet Pope Francis in Bogota, Colombia on September 7, 2017 during his September 6-11 papal visit to the country.

True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says

Sep 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the image of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá at the Cathedral of Bogota in Colombia on September 7, 2017.

Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia

Sep 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an... Read more