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Christopher White and Dr. Anne Hendershott.

New book examines 'vibrant' revival of US Catholicism

Jan 10, 2014

By Carl Bunderson, Kevin J. Jones

The story of the U.S. Catholic Church in the early 21st century is one of excitement and renewal, say two... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013.

Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children

Dec 9, 2013

By Elise Harris

The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more

Christ Cathedral in Orange County, Calif. (CC-by-2.0).

Renovation of Crystal Cathedral praised as Christ-centered

Aug 17, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Under the motto “from Crystal to Christocentric,” southern California's famous Crystal Cathedral is undergoing a renovation that the local bishop... Read more

Pope Francis begins his popemobile tour of the May 15, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Christian life is not a 'collage' of activities, Pope says

Jul 6, 2013

In his July 6 homily, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be open to the renewal of the Holy Spirit,... Read more

Pope Francis prays during the March 29, 2013 Passion of the Lord liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica.

Papal preacher urges Church to remove barriers to the Gospel

Mar 29, 2013

On Good Friday, papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa urged Catholics to seize “this moment in which a new time is... Read more

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U.S. bishops: Federal ‘gender identity’ rule could block Catholics from government contracts

Shanghai Bishop Joseph Shen Bin speaks to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin at a Vatican conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Chinese bishop focused on adapting faith to Communist Party ideals, Shanghai Catholics say

Georgetown University President John DeGioia attends a ceremony at which an honorary degree was bestowed on AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on Sept. 3, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown president John DeGioia to step down after 23 years

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis calls for study of Church history free from ideologies

Indian Christians pay their respects to the remains of St. Francis Xavier during the 17th exposition of the saint's body at the Se Cathedral in Goa on Nov. 22, 2014.

St. Francis Xavier’s relics draw 12,000 in Goa, India, for decennial exposition

Pope Francis signs two bottles of bourbon presented to him by Father Jim Sichko at the Vatican on May 1, 2024.

Bottles of bourbon signed by Pope Francis expected to fetch up to $20,000 for charity

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No, ‘AI Jesus’ isn’t actually hearing confessions: fact check

Pope Francis meets with the Dicastery for Culture and Education at the Vatican on Nov. 21, 2024.

Pope Francis: Desire and Christian hope can overcome ‘dangerous plague’ of nihilism

From left: John Hinshaw, Jonathan Darnel, Lauren Handy, Joan Bell, and Jean Marshall are among the pro-life activists who are still in prison or awaiting prison sentences on federal charges brought by President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for protests at abortion clinics — but President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he will likely grant them presidential pardons.

Meet the pro-life prisoners whom Trump is expected to pardon

St. John’s Cathedral in the Netherlands is lit up for Red Wednesday on Nov. 23, 2022.

Churches around the world lit up red in honor of persecuted Christians

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