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Pope Francis meets with street children during his Philippines visit on Jan. 16, 2015.

For Pope Francis, missionary work is 'love without limits'

May 15, 2016

On Pentecost, Pope Francis praised missionary work as a massive work of mercy based on the desire for everyone to... Read more

A young woman chose to be euthanized, and the reason why is awful

May 15, 2016

By Mary Farrow

A Dutch woman in her 20s was euthanized after her mental health condition was declared “insufferable” by a team of... Read more

Pope Francis laughs outside St. Peter's Basilica during the April 1, 2015 general audience.

Pope Francis: the Holy Spirit makes Jesus' teaching come to life

May 15, 2016

By Elise Harris

On the solemnity of Pentecost Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit, rather than giving a new message, brings Jesus’ timeless... Read more

Pope Francis blesses pilgrims in Saint Peter's Basilica on the solemnity of Pentecost May 24, 2015.

We were made to be God's children, Pope says on Pentecost

May 15, 2016

By Elise Harris

Although sin separates us from God, Pope Francis stressed on the feast of Pentecost that we haven’t been left as... Read more

Pope Francis at Jubilee of Mercy audience in St. Peter's Square. May 14, 2016.

Pope Francis: You can't love your pet more than your neighbor

May 14, 2016

People in need deserve more love from us than the animals do, Pope Francis has said.  Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014.

Why Pope Francis' visit matters to Armenians

May 13, 2016

By Elise Harris, Mary Farrow

Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia this summer comes at a poignant time in the country’s history.  Read more

Vatican appoints Archbishop Tobin as delegate for Sodalitium reforms

May 13, 2016

The superior general of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae announced in a statement today that Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 1, 2014 general audience.

What did Pope Francis actually say about the female diaconate?

May 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

Yesterday Pope Francis raised eyebrows around the world after declaring his openness to establishing a commission to study the female... Read more

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How being poor wrecks your chances of good legal representation

May 12, 2016

By Matt Hadro

It's not a social justice issue that tops most Catholic's priorities, but it needs to be, legal experts are saying.... Read more

Pope Francis addreses members of Caritas from Italian dioceses in the Vatican' Paul VI Hall, April 21, 2016.

Pope Francis says he's open to studying the female diaconate

May 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis said he would be open to the idea of forming a commission to study the historical... Read more

How a cancer diagnosis led to a hospital wedding

May 11, 2016

Last year, Sandra Raquel Nogueira Pereira was diagnosed with uterine cancer.  Read more

Pope Francis with a group of disabled children, led by Unitalsi Lazio in Santa Martha on May 29, 2015.

No one can take our dignity – not even the devil, Pope Francis says

May 11, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more

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Is this really about women's health? The ACLU's latest tiff with Catholic hospitals

May 10, 2016

By Mary Farrow

The American Civil Liberties Union's claims that Catholic hospitals are denying emergency care to pregnant women in the U.S. is... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, April 11, 2016.

Don't lock up the Holy Spirit in your heart, Pope Francis says

May 9, 2016

The Holy Spirit seems to be a “luxury prisoner” in many Christians’ hearts: someone who is welcomed to stay, but... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, May 21, 2014.

Pope Francis: Be witnesses of the Gospel every day

May 8, 2016

Pope Francis commemorated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses... Read more

Adoration of the Magi by Leonardi da Vinci. Public domain.

What 'Adoration of the Magi' could reveal about Da Vinci

May 8, 2016

Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, Adoration of the Magi, will soon be undergoing testing that could give help digitally reconstruct the... Read more

Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo, Syria.

Aleppo archbishop calls for solidarity with Christians in Syria

May 7, 2016

The future of Christianity in the Middle East remains uncertain, and it is critical that the international community remain engaged,... Read more

Scientists and faith leaders agree: It's time to scale back nuclear arms

May 6, 2016

A coalition of scientists and faith leaders has called on President Barack Obama to take “meaningful” steps to reduce the... Read more

Feminist Party in Spain denounces surrogate mother fair

May 5, 2016

The Feminist Party of Spain has filed a complaint in court over an upcoming surrogate motherhood “fair” as constituting an... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the 'Dry the Eyes' prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, May 5, 2016.

No one is alone in their suffering, Pope Francis affirms at prayer vigil

May 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

During a prayer vigil on Thursday for all those in need of consolation, Pope Francis stressed that though we cry... Read more