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Mexican-born priest appointed auxiliary bishop of Brownsville
On Monday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Oratorian Fr. Mario Alberto Aviles as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese... Read more
Advent is a time to prioritize God, overcome indifference, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis kicked off the Church's Advent season saying it is a time to let go of the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Bangladesh
In a 58-minute conversation with journalists on his return flight from Bangladesh to Rome on Saturday, Pope Francis discussed the... Read more
Pope Francis: We’ve reached an ethical limit to nuclear weapons
Aboard his flight from Bangladesh to Rome on Saturday, Pope Francis said that the destructive potential of nuclear weapons is... Read more
Pope: What I don't say in public, I say behind closed doors
On his return flight from Bangladesh to Rome, Pope Francis offered journalists an insight into his communication strategy, saying that... Read more
Taxpayer-funded abortion law met with Illinois lawsuit
A new Illinois law requiring public funding of elective abortions is opposed by pro-life groups and taxpayers who have sued... Read more
Never lose your enthusiasm, Pope tells Bangladeshi youth
Speaking to youth in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said he is always rejuvenated by young people, and encouraged them to never... Read more
What big companies oppose a small business' case for religious freedom?
A small Colorado bakery’s religious freedom lawsuit has drawn opposition from 37 large companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Citigroup, a... Read more
Pittsburgh priest rescinds dispensation from Advent Mass obligation
A parish priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh has rescinded a dispensation he claimed would excuse his parishioners from the... Read more
Salvadoran charged with killing 5 Jesuits to be imprisoned in Spain
A former colonel of the Salvadoran military, Inocente Orlando Montano Morales, has been ordered to be imprisoned in Spain, as... Read more
With plea for forgiveness, Pope embraces Rohingya in Bangladesh
After meeting several Rohingya Muslims and hearing their stories in Bangladesh, Pope Francis uttered a moving prayer from the heart,... Read more
Interfaith unity is more than tolerance – it needs trust, Pope says
In an encounter with interfaith leaders in Bangladesh, Pope Francis stressed the need to join together in promoting mutual respect... Read more
Pope tells Bangladesh bishops to make laity a priority, especially youth
On Friday Pope Francis met with the bishops of Bangladesh, urging them to be close to the laity, especially young... Read more
Peru to withdraw controversial “gender ideology” curriculum
The Peruvian government will withdraw a 2016 national school curriculum that has been widely criticized for its “gender ideology.” Read more
Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. Read more
LA Archdiocese creates website to take action for DACA youth
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, CA has encouraged Catholics in the U.S. to advocate for an extension to... Read more
Archbishop says #staywoke this Christmas season
In preparation for the first Sunday of Advent, the Archbishop of Los Angeles has said the season is a time... Read more
Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities. This week Fr.... Read more
New tests have confirmed the age of the Holy Sepulchre
Following the recent restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, archaeologists have confirmed the construction dates of the structure surrounding what is... Read more
Pope kicks off Bangladesh visit with call to action on Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis arrived in Bangladesh with words of praise for the humanitarian assistance the nation has given to Rohingya Muslim... Read more
