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USPS 'Virgin and Child' stamp features one of world's most revered images

Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a ...
Pope supports Jewish-Catholic project for social justice

A person who helps others but does not worship God is ...
Pope: Keep the creche in Christmas

Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.
Regional representatives meet Pope, discuss 'continental phase' of synod

While some people want to "reform" the Catholic Church and others want "to put the ...
Diplomacy, Vatican style: Relationships are key, says former ambassador

Ken Hackett, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, said he was advised early on that ...
Vatican announces Pope Francis' end-of-year liturgy schedule

With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled ...
Pope pays tribute to predecessor, honors Ratzinger Prize winners

Presenting the Ratzinger Prize to a French Jesuit theologian and a Jewish law professor ...
Pope to travel to Congo, make ecumenical peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

After postponing his trip last July, Pope Francis has rescheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 5 his trip ...
New Orleans archbishop prays for murdered priest, missing worker

The head of the Archdiocese of New Orleans spoke of horror and pain in a Nov. 30 ...
UPDATE: Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act; bill now heads to House

Ahead of the U.S. Senate's Nov. 29 61-to-36 vote approving ...
Catholic high school students help tell Buffalo Soldiers' story in memorial

Under the shade of oaks near the shores of Lake Beulah in Lakeland stands a bronze obelisk ...
U.S. bishops’ committee affirms strong ties with Jewish community

In 1965, Pope Paul VI issued the Vatican Council’s declaration about other world religions...
Guadalupe Torches journey to culminate in annual procession Dec. 3

After traversing the Diocese's four counties since Oct. 29 in multiple parish and school ...
Bishops reiterate Church's 'firm opposition' to Respect for Marriage Act

The chairmen of two U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' committees reiterated the "firm ...
With America magazine Pope talks about Church division, women, abortion

In a wide-ranging interview with top staff of America magazine...
Ukrainian archdiocese demands release of priests taken by Russian troops

The Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Donetsk is demanding the release of two priests ...
Vatican offers guidelines for investing in a way consistent with faith

No investment of money is morally neutral...
Vatican notes 'surprise and regret' over China's transfer of a bishop

n an unusual move, the Vatican issued a public statement ...
Travel books offer insights, inspiration on Catholic sites, history

Literal travel is not required, however, ...
Idaho parish mourns deaths of students, prays for families, community

In the days since four University of Idaho students were found ...
Doing God's will means working for peace, Pope tells World Jewish Congress

Christians and Jews are called to give witness to their faith by "...
People with disabilities want to belong to Church, conference stresses

Disability ministry leaders, advocates, family members and others gathered recently at ...
Catholic advocates call COP27 deal on loss and damage 'real breakthrough'

A historic, late-hour deal reached at the U.N. climate change summit ...
'Love is the most important ingredient' in Lebanese meal project

The aroma of caramelized onions, cumin and baked fish ...
Pope tells patriarch Catholics are ready for a common Easter date

Meeting the U.S.-born patriarch of the Assyrian Church...