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Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope's Turkey trip approaches
The cardinal heading the Church’s council for Christian Unity has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turkey... Read more
The Pope's advice on how to overcome jealousy and pride
In his weekly address for the Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis offered advice on fighting those tendencies which “dismember” the... Read more
The USSR's Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God
Catholic victims of the Soviet Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for their faith – and... Read more
Religious freedom deteriorating, but don't despair, official says
Although religious freedom conditions around the globe are worsening, Americans should see this fact as a cause for motivation rather... Read more
Here's why Church teaching on 'gay marriage' did not change today
The Catholic blogosphere exploded Monday after the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops released a document summarizing last week’s discussion. Read more
Synod interim report: the Church must renew commitment to family
The approach to irregular unions must start from positive aspects, and stable couples should be accompanied in a development toward... Read more
God is a God of surprises, Pope Francis preaches
Speaking of the “God of surprises” in his homily at Mass on Monday, the Holy Father noted the unfortunate inability... Read more
Church in Burma explores challenges of openness to modernity
The bishops of Burma held communications and media workshops last week to help form the laity of the country to... Read more
Family needed today as much as ever, synod official emphasizes
The family is not an outdated model, and Catholics should defend it from the sins that call into question and... Read more
Benedict could attend Paul VI beatification, spokesman reveals
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI may take part to Paul VI's beatification Mass Oct. 19, revealed Father Federico Lombardi, director of... Read more
Knights of Columbus' 'heroic' pro-life work wins Notre Dame prize
The Knights of Columbus and Supreme Knight Carl Anderson have been named the recipients of a University of Notre Dame... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
Calif. abortion mandate deemed a 'flagrant violation' of civil rights
The California government “directly targeted” two Catholic universities and violated federally guaranteed civil rights by ordering their health insurance plans... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Vanity is like an onion, Pope Francis says
In a colorful Thursday homily, Pope Francis highlighted the sin of vanity, saying that Christians must reject it by peeling... Read more
Cardinal Burke: Media hijacking Synod on the Family
Next month's Synod on the Family has undergone an attempted hijacking by some media sources, which are fueling expectations that... Read more
Thousands of prayerful witnesses dwarf black mass turnout in OKC
Thousands of Catholics across Oklahoma responded to a sparsely attended black mass in Oklahoma City with prayers, Eucharistic processions, and... Read more
Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions
Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is... Read more
Pope gives flowers received in Albania to Blessed Mother
In thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother for the success of his short but eventful trip to Albania, Pope Francis paid... Read more
