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Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace
To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Key bishop: 'We don't know' if Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
As the situation in Yemen continues to worsen, Bishop Paul Hinder on Friday requested prayers for priests, for the Missionaries... Read more
Mother Teresa once made an incognito visit to a prison in Rome
Twenty-two years ago, Mother Teresa of Calcutta quietly visited the Regina Coeli prison in Rome, and now, just days before... Read more
Mother Teresa’s canonization portrait – and what the artist thought of her
The canonization portrait of Bl. Mother Teresa, a copy of which will hang from St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, is... Read more
Diocese of Lincoln sees strong turnout at first Sacred Music Clinic
The Diocese of Lincoln held its first “Sacred Music Clinic” Aug. 27 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on the campus... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: The human person is central to care for creation
As the Catholic and Orthodox worlds unite to celebrate a day of prayer for the care of creation, the Vatican’s... Read more
Soros money tried to exploit Pope's US visit to influence 2016 elections
Billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations sought to use Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. to influence the 2016 elections... Read more
In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow
Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that. Read more
Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy
On Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care... Read more
How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US
With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more
The US has resettled 10,000 Syrian refugees in the last year
As the Obama administration announced Monday that the U.S. had met its goal of accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees in fiscal... Read more
Openness to grace strengthens human reason, Pope reminds cardiologists
The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to... Read more
Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more
To help desperate refugees, Mormons and Catholics join hands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts. Read more
Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood
A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood. Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more
Mother Teresa 'radically loved her neighbor'
Mother Teresa didn't try to solve all of the world's problems: she simply lived her life in radical service and... Read more
For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible
Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more
