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US bishops say Amoris Laetitia is deeper than 'myopic' commentaries
The United States bishops have said that Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on love in the family, Amoris laetitia, was well-received... Read more
In Minnesota, Christian-Muslim dialogue turns strangers into neighbors
In the aftermath of the mall stabbing of nine people by a Somali-Muslim Sept. 17 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Muslims... Read more
Memory of Shimon Peres should inspire peace efforts, Pope says
Upon learning about the death of Shimon Peres Wednesday, Pope Francis sent a telegram offering his condolences and his appreciation... Read more
God’s mercy overcomes human desperation, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches its culmination on the Cross in his conversation with the... Read more
This Ohio mystic mentored Mother Angelica. Was she a saint?
Rhoda Wise, the mystic visionary and reputed stigmatic and miracle worker who played a key role in the life of... Read more
'We have faced the mercy of God' – An interview with Cardinal Koch
Hundreds of years before Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope in the western world,... Read more
New technology unveils contents of ancient Biblical scrolls
For the first time in centuries, an ancient Biblical scroll could be read, thanks to a computer scanning technology that... Read more
From homeless to meeting the Pope – a story of inspiration
Tanya Cangelosi never imagined that she would one day be bringing homeless people on pilgrimages to Rome. And Shyla Montoya... Read more
Should Catholics be worried that faith was barely mentioned at the debate?
There were few direct statements about faith by the two presidential candidates in Monday’s debate. But that is not necessarily... Read more
Pope Francis: Feeling hopeless? Don't drink - pray!
Feelings of spiritual desolation, or a lack of will to live, should be combated with prayer, not with sleeping pills... Read more
Pope taps parish priest as new bishop of Lubbock
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named Msgr. Robert Milner Coerver, a parish priest from the Diocese of... Read more
After UN action, bishops call for a world without nuclear weapons
A U.N. resolution against further nuclear weapons tests drew praise from the U.S. Catholic bishops, who repeated their support for... Read more
A priest and his love for Syrian refugees
The needs of Father David Bedrossian’s parish are unique. While many priests grapple with budgetary concerns and a desire to... Read more
For the Council of Cardinals, curia reform is an experiment in flexibility
How does Pope Francis carry forward the reform of the Roman Curia? Gradually, step by step, by trial and error,... Read more
Syrian children to unite in prayer for an end to violence
Christian and Muslim children of Aleppo, Syria will gather together in prayer on October 6 to plead for an end... Read more
Mexicans flood the capital to defend marriage – with Pope Francis' blessing
Some 400,000 people filled the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest the Mexican government’s attempt to redefine marriage... Read more
Body of third priest kidnapped in Mexico found
Less than a week after two Catholic priests in Mexico were found murdered after having been abducted from their parishes,... Read more
Pope Francis: The truth can't be forced on people
God is shared with the world through love and authentic relationships, not by forcing the truth on people, Pope Francis... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: It's time to end the death penalty
Californians should vote for Proposition 62, a ballot measure to end the death penalty, the Archbishop of Los Angeles has... Read more
Catholic event aims to answer 'challenging' sexuality questions with charity
A Catholic-run conference aims to help clergy, lay ministers, and medical and mental health professionals provide better support for people... Read more
