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Could Mary be getting a new title this year?
Earlier this year, the International Marian Association submitted a request to Pope Francis, asking for the public recognition of the... Read more
Bishop asks for aid after chaos of Colombia landslide
The bishop of the Colombian city scourged by landslides on Saturday has decribed a “complex and chaotic situation”, and appealed... Read more
Ex-convict: We need to end the stigma against felons
As Pope Francis and U.S. bishops insist upon helping ex-convicts re-enter society, advocates are pointing to a litany of obstacles... Read more
Archbishop laments 'curse of terrorism' after St. Petersburg attack
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of Moscow offered his prayers and condolences following a deadly explosion in the St. Petersburg metro on... Read more
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland
Besides a shortage of vocations, Irish priests are facing an even more harrowing kind of crisis. Read more
Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing... Read more
Pope: Don’t dwell on suffering, let Jesus heal you
Sunday, Pope Francis said that each of us carries some kind of tomb inside our heart, whether from sin or... Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic shrines are a key place for evangelization
On Saturday, Pope Francis moved the responsibility for Catholic shrines to be under the Congregation for the Promotion of the... Read more
In Europe, Catholics and feminists unite against surrogacy
Reproductive issues often leave Catholics and secular feminists at odds, but a recent anti-surrogacy conference in Rome has created an... Read more
Why this pro-life congressman opposed the failed health care bill
When last week’s health care bill failed, it wasn’t just Democrats who fought it. Read more
Kidnapped priest in Mexico liberated
A priest in Mexico's state of Tamaulipas who had been abducted earlier this week was freed on Thursday after media... Read more
'Be the soul' of the US, Pope's representative tells Catholics
Pope Francis’ representative to the U.S. said that Catholics must be “be the soul of this country” in a panel... Read more
True liturgy is a reflection of heaven, Cardinal Sarah says
Despite the controversies and abuses following the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic liturgy is ultimately a source of unity that... Read more
New book collects Mother Angelica's reflections on suffering
A new book released by EWTN Publishing offers spiritual advice and insight on suffering and spiritual burnout from the late... Read more
Vatican official hopes Trump will 'rethink' some decisions
Thursday Vatican official Cardinal Peter Turkson said he hopes President Trump will reconsider some of the decisions he is making... Read more
In North Carolina, more changes for disputed bathroom law
North Carolina has modified its law on gender identity and the use of bathrooms and locker rooms, after facing pressure... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit
Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a... Read more
Scientists: Jesus' tomb faces major risk of collapse
Having just undergone an extensive restoration, the site of Jesus' tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is at... Read more
Priest visits church destroyed by ISIS: This is from the devil
The desolation of a burned Iraqi church left Argentine-born missionary Father Luis Montes with the firm conviction that Satan is... Read more
Catholics' mission in immigration debate: avoid false divides
As immigration debate continues under the Trump administration, one bishop has stressed the need for Catholics to make sure their... Read more
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