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Dome of the Texas State Capitol.

With united voice, thousands of Catholics visit Texas capitol

Apr 10, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Over 4,000 Catholics visited Texas’ capitol in Austin, including  bishops from the state's 15 dioceses, to meet with legislators and... Read more

Prayer candles.

Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings

Apr 10, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peters Square for the general audience Sept. 21 2016.

Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt

Apr 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more

The new laundromat organized by the papal charities office and the Community of Sant'Egidio.

'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome

Apr 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing,... Read more

Oysters, wine and travel? A UK priest's bizarre fraud scandal

Apr 10, 2017

Fr. John Reid, a Roman Catholic priest serving in County Durham, England, has been spared an 18-month jail sentence for... Read more

Pope Francis at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015.

Pope prays for victims of attack on church in Egypt

Apr 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more

Pope Francis blesses palms during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 9, 2017.

This Holy Week, look for Jesus in those who suffer, Pope says

Apr 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said that as Holy Week begins, we should contemplate not only the glory with which... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young people at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Pope to youth: The Church needs to hear your voice

Apr 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis held a special prayer vigil in anticipation of WYD and the 2018 Synod of Bishops, telling... Read more

Don't send a mother who fled drug cartels back to Mexico, archdiocese pleads

Apr 8, 2017

U.S. immigration authorities should show mercy on a detained Catholic mother with a special needs child, who fled Mexico when... Read more

Philly priest charged with stealing $500k for concerts, dinners, casinos

Apr 7, 2017

A Philadelphia monsignor is being charged with embezzling more than half a million dollars from the priests’ home where he... Read more

Man found guilty in gruesome Camino murder of US pilgrim

Apr 7, 2017

The killer of an American woman who had been walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route has been found guilty... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

With 20-week abortion ban, Iowa set to join national trend

Apr 7, 2017

With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion... Read more

Four people charged in connection with kidnapped nun in Mali

Apr 7, 2017

Four people have been arrested in Mali in connection with the February kidnapping of a nun who remains missing.  Read more

Pope Francis on the papal flight from Rome, Italy to Quito, Ecuador on July 5, 2015.

Pope Francis: Stop using the word 'illegal' as a synonym for 'immigrant'

Apr 7, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media need to stop perpetuating negative... Read more

Immigrants' rights activists.

On immigration, 'sanctuary' is not the ultimate solution, bishop says

Apr 6, 2017

Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of Denver didn’t tell a group of Hispanic parishioners at St. Mary Parish in Greeley, Colo.,... Read more

Irish abortion group returns Soros money – but big questions linger

Apr 6, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Facing legal scrutiny over foreign funding of efforts to fight Ireland’s anti-abortion law, a pro-abortion rights group has returned a... Read more

In Aleppo, Christians find protection in the world's prayers

Apr 6, 2017

The attitude of Christians in Aleppo seems to have improved since Syrian government forces re-took the city, and they believe... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at Rebibbia prison in Rome for the Holy Thursday Mass, April 2, 2015.

Pope Francis will visit a prison on Holy Thursday

Apr 6, 2017

This Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will wash the feet of prison inmates and say Mass at their penitentiary.  Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2105.

Catholic Church grows as Americas, Europe trail in priestly vocations

Apr 6, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

According to Vatican statistics released Thursday, the Church in the Americas lags behind globally when it comes to the number... Read more

Priest who met three saints named auxiliary bishop of Seattle

Apr 6, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Msgr. Daniel H. Mueggenborg, a priest of the Diocese of... Read more