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The unscripted message of Pope Francis in Mexico
Upon arriving in Mexico the evening of Feb. 12, Pope Francis traveled to the Apostolic Nunciature, where he spent the... Read more
At Guadalupe Mass, Pope highlights Mary's 'yes'
Pope Francis’ historic first pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City brought reflections of... Read more
How a shoeshiner-turned-journalist touched the heart of Pope Francis
During the Feb. 12 papal flight to Mexico, Pope Francis received an unprecedented gesture of affection from a Mexican journalist:... Read more
Pope Francis to Mexican bishops: follow example of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mexico on Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, where... Read more
Pope to Mexican leaders: Remember your young people
Pope Francis marked his first full day in Mexico by urging the nation's leaders and diplomats to protect the future... Read more
How millions of keys in Mexico are being used to honor Pope Francis
A well-known Mexican artist is collecting millions of keys for an unusual reason. Read more
'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting
Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday... Read more
Pope Francis sends airborne blessing to Mother Angelica
While on board the plane taking him to Cuba and then Mexico, Pope Francis took a moment to send a... Read more
More allegations emerge as Mount St. Mary's controversy boils
Amid uproar over comparing struggling students to bunnies that should be drowned or shot, Mount St. Mary’s University president is... Read more
Dating has died at college - but this campaign hopes to revive it
On a day marked by flowers, chocolate and romantic greeting cards, the Love and Fidelity Network is trying to bring... Read more
What you think you know about human trafficking is probably wrong
Human trafficking. It’s been called “modern-day slavery” and a “silent epidemic.” It affects tens of millions every year and yet... Read more
How to be a great confessor – Pope Francis' advice for priests
Priests who are good confessors must recognize their own sins in order to forgive and comfort penitents, Pope Francis said... Read more
A 'gay lobby' at the Vatican? One cardinal says it's real, and Pope Francis is responding
The influential Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga has acknowledged the presence of a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. In a new interview,... Read more
Let God's forgiveness heal your heart, Pope Francis says after Christmas
For Pope Francis, the path forward from Christmas can be found in the martyrdom of St. Stephen, especially in his... Read more
Christmas joy is the antidote to skepticism, Pope Francis says
The joy we receive from Christ’s birth has the power to counteract doubt and indifference, in a world that is... Read more
How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a... Read more
Why 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' converted to Catholicism
Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. He is best known for his... Read more
Spain's Catholics protest blasphemous art exhibit, but city council won't act
Despite protests from thousands of Spaniards opposed to the desecration of the Eucharist, the Pamplona city council has failed to... Read more
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more
'Impatience for unity' – a look at the Pope's recent chat with Lutherans
Pope Francis' encounter with a Lutheran community in Rome this weekend was his chance to advocate for greater unity among... Read more
