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Are you suffering? Jesus is with you, Pope Francis says
The Way of the Cross shows Christ's embrace of everyone who hungers, suffers, and dies – and the imperative for... Read more
Francis' message to young Cubans: Dream of a better world
Pope Francis sent a video message to Cuban youth unable to attend World Youth Day on Friday, encouraging them to... Read more
The Pope's powerful words at a children's hospital in Poland
Pope Francis paid a visit to the patients of a children's hospital in Krakow on Friday, where he stressed the... Read more
At Auschwitz, Pope prays for God's forgiveness
Pope Francis paid a solemn visit to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps on Friday, where over a million people... Read more
Japan knife attack shows disabled persons 'have to be protected'
Following Tuesday's mass killing at a care home in Japan for persons with mental disabilities, one of the country's bishops... Read more
At Baseball Hall of Fame, Mets star thankful for Catholic faith
Mike Piazza, the newest inductee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has given a shout-out to Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Louisiana priest immediately suspended after child porn arrest
Father Felix David Broussard, a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, La., was arrested yesterday for allegedly possessing more than... Read more
Three words every couple should know, according to Pope Francis
Married couples were the focus of Pope Francis’ second “balcony talk” in Poland on Thursday, receiving from him three words... Read more
Don't waste your life seeking 'empty thrills', Pope tells youth
For young people who have given up on life, or who waste their existence seeking out “empty thrills,” Pope Francis... Read more
The humble speak for God, Pope says at Czestochowa
Those who embrace their own littleness become the “spokespersons” of God, Pope Francis said during Mass at the shrine of... Read more
French pilgrims pedal their way to World Youth Day
Pilgrims from across the globe travel to World Youth Day by plane, train and automobile. But not Victor Jacquemont, Antoine... Read more
Syrian brothers reunite at WYD, and ask the world to pray
Among the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at World Youth Day are two brothers, recently reunited. Read more
In first balcony talk, Pope tells youth to 'make chaos'
On his first night in Krakow Pope Francis was already stirring things up with participants in WYD by hosting an... Read more
Even a former Obama staffer thinks the Democratic platform is extreme
The Democratic Party platform has drawn the ire of critics – including a member of Barack Obama’s former campaign –... Read more
Tim Kaine draws ire over flip-flop on Hyde Amendment
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine has reportedly changed his mind on a long-standing policy preventing government funding of most... Read more
What Pope Francis told young immigrants in Texas
As thousands of youth gather in Krakow this week for World Youth Day with Pope Francis, hundreds of undocumented immigrants... Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
Francis to Polish leaders: Remember the past, but look to the future
After landing in Krakow on Wednesday, Pope Francis told Polish leaders to take a look at their history and use... Read more
En route to Krakow, Pope says world is at war, but it's not a war of religions
On the flight to Poland for World Youth Day, Pope Francis on Wednesday responded to recent violence across the globe... Read more
The story of Poland's majestic 'underground salt cathedral'
Located just southeast of Krakow, the Wieliczka salt mine is famous for many things – most notably its underground chapels,... Read more
