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Pope: Make time this Lent to love the excluded, defenseless, despised
The call to make sacrifices for others out of love remains urgent as so many people continue to suffer from war, violence, exclusion and poverty, Pope Francis said.
Six sainthood candidates, including two lay women, closer to canonization
Pope Francis has moved six candidates for sainthood closer to canonization...
UPDATE: Suspect in shooting death of LA Bishop O'Connell charged with murder
The suspect in the shooting death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was formally charged with murder Feb. 22 after admitting to killing him.
Pope: The Spirit helps the Church avoid 'ideological divisions'
"It is very sad to see the Church as if it were a parliament," which is what happens when Catholics rely more on their personal opinions than on the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Pope marks anniversary of Russia's 'absurd, cruel' war on Ukraine
A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis asked, "Can the Lord forgive so many crimes and so much violence? He is the God of peace."
One year of war: Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church shares hopes, sorrows
With the first anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine just days away...
Pope clarifies rules limiting celebration of pre-Vatican II Mass
Diocesan bishops must have Vatican authorization to allow the celebration of the pre-Vatican II Mass in a parish church...
Late Pope Benedict's Christian insights resonate at 2023 New York Encounter
The annual New York Encounter weekend is renowned for including the widest range of ...
Emotional LA sheriff details arrest of suspect in shooting death of Bishop O'Connell; motive unclear
A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles ...
Pope: Take a risk on love; don't be overly prudent in relationships
Christians are called to live the "imbalance of love" modeled by the cross rather than be overly prudent in relationships, Pope Francis said.
Los Angeles’ auxiliary bishop found shot and killed in his home
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in LA's inner city, was shot and killed Feb. 18 in his Hacienda Heights home, a neighborhood east of LA.
Only one-third of Catholic parents say shared religious beliefs 'very important'
Catholic experts are expressing concern after a recent Pew Research Center survey found ...
Pope: Every Catholic has something to contribute to the Church
Catholics need to ask themselves whether their communities are ...
'Please pray for us': Compassion, communion resonate in Syria earthquake aftermath
"My uncle. Please pray for us."
People of faith are called to 'to love and be loved,' says former adviser to St. Teresa of Kolkata
St. Teresa of Kolkata lived a beautiful and profound example of faith, hope and charity, ...
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