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Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it
Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their... Read more
Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday. Read more
The Catholic Church desperately needs artists.
“Man can live without science, he can live without bread, but without beauty he could no longer live, because there... Read more
Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more
Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary
Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more
What happens when you give the Pope a birthday present?
Pope Francis will receive thousands of gifts for his 80th birthday Saturday, from heads of state and the ordinary faithful. Read more
Record-breaking year for the Coming Home Network
Dedicated to serving Catholic converts, the network Coming Home, will meet the closing of the year with record-breaking membership numbers,... Read more
Vatican police mark 200th anniversary with concert for needy children
In honor of their bicentenary, the Vatican Gendarmerie have decided to celebrate with an act of mercy: they will host... Read more
New Biloxi bishop humbled, joyed by his appointment
On Friday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, and appointed Louisiana... Read more
'Have mercy on ISIS': The shocking prayer of a young Iraqi
Christina Shabo was born under a tree in a refugee camp after her family fled bombing in their Iraqi hometown... Read more
Courage to host event on pastoral approach to sexual identity
Courage International will team with the Phoenix diocese in the new year to host an event addressing same-sex attraction and... Read more
Saint John Paul II documentary takes two Emmys
Two Emmy Awards have gone to a documentary that shows St. John Paul II’s central role in the end of... Read more
Vatican official: Religion in public has never been more at risk
While violent persecution against Christians assails swaths of territory the Middle East and Africa, one Vatican official says that Western... Read more
Did 'Catholic Spring' groups undermine the Catholic bishops?
Groups reputedly founded for a “Catholic Spring” revolt within the Church have a history of criticizing Catholic bishops on LGBT... Read more
Mary models for the sick 'surrender to God's will'
Pope Francis on Thursday announced the theme for the 25th World Day of the Sick, “Amazement at what God has... Read more
Italian priest cancels Nativity display to avoid offending people
An Italian priest is under fire from locals for deciding against setting up the typical Nativity scene in his town’s... Read more
Pope to ambassadors: make 'courageous' choice for nonviolence
On Thursday Pope Francis accepted the credentials of six new ambassadors to the Holy See, urging them to work toward... Read more
Who was that priest praying the rosary at the Army-Navy game?
You might have seen an Army chaplain devoutly praying the rosary on the sideline during Saturday's Army-Navy football game. Who... Read more
Massachusetts churches claim victory in religious freedom lawsuit
Four Massachusetts churches pulled their lawsuit against the state Monday after they received religious exemptions from the state's transgender law. Read more
Major religious freedom law might get a Christmas upgrade
After almost 20 years, a landmark religious freedom bill may finally be getting a big upgrade. Read more
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