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Pope: Mary is united to Christ in the 'martyrdom' of her heart
In his weekly general audience, the Pope continued his catechesis on the Church, reflecting today on the importance of Mary... Read more
Pope: Prayer helps 'overcome evil with good'
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. Read more
Pope Francis: Christians must guard against slyness of the devil
In his Oct. 11 daily Mass homily, the Holy Father warned of the discreet presence of the devil, exhorting those... Read more
Peace the only solution, Pope says in wake of Pakistan bombing
Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more
Pope’s vigil for Syrian peace expected to be biggest in decades
A four-hour prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square for peace in Syria, initiated by Pope Francis and to be held... Read more
US bishops join Pope in urging Sept. 7 prayer, fasting for Syria
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics in the country and all those concerned about ongoing violence in Syria to join... Read more
Prayer is 'negotiating with the Lord,' says Pope
At his homily for daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis called Abraham's bargaining with the Lord for the... Read more
Arizona hermitage to foster deep prayer, priestly renewal
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix has established a local house of prayer for priests, where they can come for... Read more
Faithful can send intentions for Papal Mass at Brazilian shrine
The Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to send their prayer intentions to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Pope: it's wrong to think our enemies must go to hell
Pope Francis stressed that it's false to think our enemies “must go to hell” during his daily Mass at the... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain
A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more
Survival of hot air balloon crash attributed to God's help
Family members and rescue workers are crediting God for what they described as the miraculous rescue of five women who... Read more
Prayer vigils offer solidarity after Boston attack
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people of diverse faith backgrounds are uniting in prayer for the victims... Read more
Businessmen join in spiritual bouquet for cardinal electors
The Catholic Business Journal is encouraging its readers, radio audience and online subscribers to join in a spiritual bouquet to... Read more
Rome youth center to host perpetual adoration during conclave
A center for students and young people in Rome has announced that it will host 24-hour Eucharistic adoration to pray... Read more
Knights of Columbus launch Twitter prayer campaign for Pope
The Knights of Columbus have invited the faithful to participate in a Twitter initiative to pledge their prayers for Pope... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Vatican Rosary begins live broadcast
The Vatican is now broadcasting the Rosary live every weekday from St. Peter's Square. Read more
US bishops recommend prayers for Year of Faith
By working to enrich their prayer lives, Catholics can grow closer to Christ and more deeply live out the Year... Read more
