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Prayers asked for woman killed in freak accident at papal Mass
A local woman was killed at an airport near Tacloban, Philippines where Pope Francis had just celebrated Mass for thousands... Read more
Pray – with your iPhone? How one mobile app unites users in prayer
A social network focused on connecting the world in prayer has launched a mobile application enabling people from across the... Read more
Mary the center of heavenly host, Pope says on All Saints Day
In his Angelus address for the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said that it is a joy to have... Read more
Ebola survivor Nina Pham: I believe in the power of prayer
Nina Pham, a Dallas nurse who has been battling Ebola after treating a patient in Texas, has now been declared... Read more
Pope Francis: Our names are in the heart of God
In his mass on Thursday Pope Francis encouraged attendees to pray to God by praising him, saying that remembering the... Read more
For Liberia's faithful, only Christ offers hope amid Ebola panic
With hundreds dead from the devastating Ebola virus and no signs of relief on the horizon, one archbishop in Liberia... Read more
NYC, DC prayer breakfasts geared at New Evangelization
Upcoming prayer breakfasts in New York City and Washington, D.C., seek to inform and equip attendees to be active participants... Read more
US bishops invite faithful to pray for family synod
The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to take part in a worldwide day of prayer on Sept. 28 for the... Read more
Pope Francis: Love doesn't care if you're ugly or beautiful
In his homily at Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about the love of Christ for his Church, noting how... Read more
Baghdad bishop: Take a 'real' challenge by praying
A bishop in Baghdad is challenging the faithful across the world to join in 30 minutes of prayer before the... Read more
Pope sends letter of condolence to family of James Foley
Pope Francis sent a letter to the family of a U.S. journalist killed by ISIS last week, assuring them of... Read more
St. Louis archbishop urges prayer in face of Ferguson violence
Following more than a week of protests after the death of an African-American teen, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is... Read more
Pope Francis: 'There is only one Korea'
Addressing the division between North and South Korea, Pope Francis emphasized that the two are “one family,” calling for prayers... Read more
Pope Francis takes to Twitter in appeal for Iraqi citizens
Since Friday Pope Francis has been tweeting three times a day asking faithful and parishes to both pray for those... Read more
Prayers urged as black mass organizer claims consecrated Host
The purported use of a consecrated Host at a planned satanic black mass at an Oklahoma City civic center would... Read more
Pope issues urgent appeal for global help of Iraqi Christians
As Iraq’s largest Christian city fell into the hands of the Islamic State, Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal asking... Read more
Social networking prayer site holds contest to share faith
The social networking site May Feelings, dedicated to sharing prayers and messages, has announced a new contest to reward the... Read more
Peruvian abortion law prompts call for prayer, fasting
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes in Peru is calling on the faithful to pray and fast, asking... Read more
Pope Francis issues peace plea to all Holy See embassies
Signed by Vatican secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a “nota verbale” was sent to all embassies accredited to the... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Do not forget the power of prayer amid violence
Surrounded by numerous violent conflicts throughout the world, the faithful should not forget the power of prayer, said Archbishop Joseph... Read more
