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Pope Francis praises Father James Martin’s book on the resurrection of Lazarus
Pope Francis wrote that Martin’s book serves as a reminder that “Jesus isn’t afraid of our death, or our sin.” Read more
Pope Francis’ message for migrants and refugees
The Holy See Press Office released today Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read more
Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’
The e-learning program helps educate religious women on how to protect children and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse situations. Read more
In Title IX lawsuit, Texas professors say they won’t accommodate students who get abortions
New U.S. Department of Education regulations prohibit “discriminating” against a woman for choosing to have an abortion. Read more
Pope Francis appoints California priest to remote island post in Polynesia
Father Eliseo Napiere, pastor of St. James the Less Parish in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, will take up... Read more
Jerusalem’s Marian procession: A call for peace in war-torn Gaza
Palestinian Christians carried a statue of Mary through the streets of Jerusalem to ask Our Lady of Palestine to intercede... Read more
On tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists convention: AI, evolution, and the nature of faith
What does the development of artificial intelligence say about the human soul? The 2024 convention of the Society of Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis joins in Corpus Christi celebration in Rome for first time in years
Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus offers himself for the world
On the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that Christians are called to make their lives a gift for... Read more
Jersey Shore children encounter Jesus at stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The diocesan event was designed especially to bring awareness to school children about the real presence of Jesus in the... Read more
Pilgrims of hope amid crisis: Archbishop Fisichella on the 2025 Jubilee
Archbishop Rino Fisichella is the pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization. Read more
Puerto Rico bishops’ conference issues 2024 election reflection
The bishops of Puerto Rico have published a pastoral message ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections in the U.S. Read more
Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’
Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said as... Read more
Seeing the Eucharist through the eyes of 10 saints
Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the... Read more
Lawsuit: Los Angeles Co. Fire Dept. ‘retaliated’ against Christian employee who refused to raise Pride flag
A Christian employee has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department over his refusal to raise a... Read more
Caribbean Cardinal Kelvin Felix dies at 91
Cardinal Kelvin Felix died peacefully in his home on the island nation of St. Lucia on Thursday. Read more
New Filipino bishop of the Pacific’s Cook Islands hopes to ‘spiritually nourish’ his people
Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God and develop a “harmonious relationship” with... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a video, the Holy Father announced that his prayer intention for June is for those fleeing their homelands. Read more
Feast of Corpus Christi: Lebanon celebrates 199 years of miraculous Eucharistic event
Thousands of Christians flocked to Zahle, Lebanon, on Thursday, May 30, a city nicknamed “The City of 52 Churches,” to... Read more
Another elderly pro-life activist sentenced to two years in prison
Paulette Harlow, 75, was sentenced to two years in jail Friday after being convicted last November of participating in a... Read more
