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For Antonin Scalia, faith and work did not conflict
The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was a man of deep Catholic faith who saw his work through the... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica comes to Google street view
A virtual pilgrimage for Pope Francis’ trip now offers a new street-view perspective of key sites and churches. The project... Read more
Pope in Mexico: Don't anesthetize the hope of your youth
In today's throwaway culture, young people are being anesthetized against the desire for a better world, Pope Francis said Monday,... Read more
Did a Massachusetts court ruling essentially ban Catholic schools?
A Massachusetts court ruling against a Catholic school may have set a dangerous precedent that interferes with religious schools’ ability... Read more
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
