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Pope and Armenian Church leader: Crisis in the family caused by secularism
In a joint declaration signed Sunday, Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II expressed their shared belief that, when the family... Read more
How to not be a 'beige Catholic,' according to Bishop Barron
Catholics in America today need to find ways to engage the culture with truth, and avoid “beige Catholicism” that seeks... Read more
Pope to Catholicos Karekin II: 'We have embraced as brothers'
Pope Francis reiterated his desire for full communion with the Armenian Apostolic Church during its divine liturgy on Sunday, the... Read more
'Hate crime' case against Valencia archbishop thrown out
A judge in Spain has thrown out a “hate crime” case concerning Cardinal Antonio Cañizares of Valencia, Spain, ruling that... Read more
Pope to Armenian Church: 'Let us race towards full communion!'
Working toward full communion is a project of love, humility and peace, Pope Francis told Armenian Orthodox leaders gathered at... Read more
Is Francis the last Pope? A rare interview with Archbishop Gänswein
What is Benedict XVI's own view of his historical resignation? What has the fall-out been from his secretary Archbishop Georg... Read more
Faith is not a museum piece, Pope says
During the first major Mass of his three-day visit to Armenia, Pope Francis said faith is not a thing of... Read more
'Spirit of Ecumenism' helps promote Christian witness, Pope says
Praying at the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the start of his three-day visit to the Caucasus... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit
Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more
Here's what actually happens when you fight for conscience rights
Every morning, Greg Stormans contemplates a Bible verse perched in a tiny frame above his bathroom sink, which his daughter... Read more
Jesuit appointed head of US religious freedom commission
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has a new chairman, and for the first time, the position will be... Read more
Divided Supreme Court deals a setback to immigration advocates
A divided Supreme Court allowed a hold on the Obama administration’s immigration policy to continue, disappointing Catholic advocates of immigration... Read more
Trump met with Christians – so how did it go?
A meeting with Donald Trump in New York City on Tuesday was intended to answer the questions that some Christian... Read more
With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican bishop calls for prayer
Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a... Read more
In 'shocking' move, California churches forced to cover abortions
The Obama administration has rejected a challenge to the State of California’s requirement that health care plans include abortion coverage.... Read more
Beware 'polite persecution,' archbishop warns
With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example... Read more
A martyr of the French revolution is almost a saint
In just two days in early September of 1792, approximately 1,200 people were slaughtered by revolutionaries in France. Read more
Pope delivers weekly catechesis alongside his 'brother' refugees
Joined closely by just over a dozen refugees at his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that in following Jesus’... Read more
We must forgive: a bishop's message after a horrendous Nigerian massacre
After the sorrow of an April massacre in southeastern Nigeria, a Catholic bishop said the killers of dozens of people... Read more
Now touring America: two English saints who died for their faith
A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up... Read more
