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Advocates praise decision to commute inmates' sentences in Oregon
Catholic and other opponents of the death penalty applauded ...
Pope reveals he prepared resignation letter in case of impairment
Pope Francis said he wrote a resignation letter in 2013, his first year in office, to be used in case he became physically or mentally impaired and unable to fulfill the duties of the papacy.
Pope advances sainthood causes, including first 'martyr' of charity
Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of members of a Polish family who were sheltering a Jewish family during World War II, and, for the first time, advanced the sainthood cause of a candidate under the category of heroically offering his life out of loving service to others.
Kids help Pope celebrate 86th birthday with cake, circus performers
The day after he turned 86, Pope Francis met with volunteers, family members and children receiving care from a Vatican pediatric clinic.
Jordan to develop tourist village next to World Heritage Baptism Site
Jordan began Christmas celebrations by unveiling a project...
Russia says Vatican apologized for Pope's remarks about minority fighters
The Vatican has had diplomatic contact with Russia regarding comments Pope Francis made about Russian minorities being responsible for the worst acts of cruelty in the country's war on Ukraine.
Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde
The cover of the winter issue of Catholic Extension's magazine is ...
Amid widespread persecution, detained Bishop charged with crimes
A Nicaraguan bishop held for nearly four months was formally charged during an unannounced Dec. 13 court date, marking his first appearance since being detained.
Catholic parish sues over its right to hire staff who uphold Church tenets
A Catholic parish in the Diocese of Lansing has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to protect ...
During COP15, Catholic activists urge action to protect biodiversity
With scientists warning that the loss of nature is accelerating at dangerous speeds, Catholic ...
From Nigeria to Indiana, Dominican's mission has been to share joy of Jesus
There is the black-and-white photograph of the young Dominican priest floating along ...
Pope is asking governments to grant clemency to prisoners at Christmas
Pope Francis is writing to all the heads of state around the world, asking them to consider ...
Mary accompanies migrants heading north, Pope says on Guadalupe feast
During this "bitter time" of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, ...
On Mary’s Feast Day, the Pope weeps for the ‘martyred people’ of Ukraine
Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to join him in entrusting to Mary "the universal desire for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, which is suffering so much."
Where to find the Lord on Christmas
Are you looking for the Lord this Christmas? Then consider casting your gaze closer to home ...
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