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Not just a mother to Catholics - locals reflect on Mother Angelica
Mother Angelica may have had an international television audience, but she also left an impression in her own backyard. Read more
Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God. Read more
The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica
After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more
US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions
A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more
Vatican diplomacy zeros-in on human rights in Africa
In a region fraught with political, ethnic and religious divisions, the Central African Republic's motto of “Unity, Dignity, and Work”... Read more
'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more
A hopeful sign? New development in the Little Sisters' court case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for parties in the Little Sisters’ case to submit alternative means, if possible, of... Read more
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, dies on Easter
The Catholic Church in the United States has lost the Poor Clare nun who changed the face of Catholicism in... Read more
Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil
During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more
An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis
During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more
Pope Francis will speak on the synod soon. But the spin has already begun.
The war of interpretations has begun over Pope Francis’ yet-to-be-published post-synodal exhortation. And this war is taking place in the... Read more
Gunmen kill Congolese priest who reported on atrocities
A Congolese Catholic priest who documented human rights abuses in his home country was killed by armed gunmen early Monday... Read more
Let them serve: Hundreds outside court back Little Sisters
Hundreds of people – many of them women – joined religious sisters outside of the Supreme Court on Wednesday chanting... Read more
Empower women and you empower the world, Vatican tells UN
If diplomacy and policy-making are to be successful, all women – including those who are often left out of the... Read more
'Good Friday came early' – Catholic bishops mourn Brussels attacks
The Holy Week terrorist attacks in Brussels on Tuesday led the city's bishops to mourn and reflect on the deadly... Read more
Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
All-star 'Passion' musical aims to tell the Gospel story in a new key
Actor and singer Jencarlos Canela will play the role of Jesus in a live musical dramatization of The Passion on... Read more
These seminarians are being ordained – in a refugee camp
After their seminary in Qaraqosh was dissolved following a brutal ISIS attack in 2014, four Iraqi seminarians chose not to give... Read more
Full text of Benedict XVI's recent, rare, and lengthy interview
In a recently published interview on issues of justification and faith, Benedict XVI has addressed issues of mercy and our... Read more
Francis: Hope is the 'humble virtue' that keeps us afloat in tough times
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while... Read more
