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Ukranian archeparchy in Philadelphia gets a new auxiliary bishop
On Tuesday it was announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Andriy Rabiy, who has a background in child protection,... Read more
Philadelphia just got a group of young Carmelite nuns
The archdiocese of Philadelphia voiced joy and gratitude for 10 young Discalced Carmelite nuns and a new chaplain who have... Read more
Let Christian chastity be our guide, not the world, Scottish bishop says
A chaste life and closeness to Christ is the vocation of every Christian, Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell has said... Read more
Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
How does a pub make up for mistakenly trying to kick out a group of celebrating seminarians? By naming a... Read more
Former Phoenix bishop 'categorically denies' sex abuse claim
Bishop Thomas O’Brien, the former bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, has denied allegations he sexually molested a young boy... Read more
Pope urges Peruvians to focus on hope, unity ahead of trip
Pope Francis has sent a special message to Peruvians ahead of his visit to their country next year, telling them... Read more
Pope Francis visits Blessed Paul VI's tomb on anniversary of his death
On Sunday morning Pope Francis descended to the grotto beneath St Peter's Basilica, where many past Popes are buried, to... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers after deadly Nigeria attack
After a bloody attack at a Catholic Church in southern Nigeria left 11 dead and several more wounded, Pope Francis... Read more
What makes Vivaldi unique among composers? He was a priest.
While Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” echoes in concert halls and elevators around the world, for some, his greatest masterpieces are... Read more
Want peace and love? Remember to pray, Pope Francis says
Through their prayers, people of various religions can work together for peace, Pope Francis has said to an interreligious prayer... Read more
Pope prays for openness, courage at close of Asian Youth Day
As young people gathered in Indonesia for the 7th Asian Youth Day prepare to head home, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Pope Francis: summer is an ideal time to re-focus our life on God
On Sunday Pope Francis said the Feast of the Transfiguration is an invitation to put God and others first, adding... Read more
Assisted suicide for mental health issues? A Catholic response
With awareness of mental health conditions on the rise, how is the Church called to respond to those who do... Read more
Pope shakes up Syro-Malankara Church with several new appointments
On Saturday, Pope Francis made several changes in the Syro-Malankara Church, found predominantly in India, establishing a new eparchy and... Read more
Pope voices sorrow at death of 'beloved' Cardinal Tettamanzi
On Saturday, Pope Francis sent a message mourning the death earlier that day of 83-year-old Italian Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, Archbishop... Read more
Artists take center stage in Pope's latest prayer video
Pope Francis has dedicated the month of August to praying for artists, praising them in his latest prayer video as... Read more
Why this Catholic priest objects to the 'private exorcist' trend
A recent article in the Economist has some disturbing news about the rise of so-called “professional exorcists” in France and... Read more
Vote wisely, seek peace, bishops say ahead of Kenya's elections
With Kenya’s elections fast approaching, the country’s Catholic bishops are asking voters to choose wisely and encouraging all Kenyans to... Read more
Study finds more Americans are approving of polygamy
A new poll shows that seventeen percent of people in the U.S. now find polygamy to be morally permissible, citing... Read more
Vatican urges Venezuela to suspend constitutional revision
As tensions and deaths continue to rise in Venezuela over the government's push to re-write their constitution, the Holy See... Read more
