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Learn from new saints, Pope tells French young people
The lives of France's newest saints can inspire young people to persevere and hope amid difficulties and trying times, Pope Francis said.
'CODA,' 'Encanto,' 'Francesco,' 'Waltons' among Christopher Award winners
The feature film "CODA," which won three Oscars
Bishops to Congress: Protect women and children, 'stop pushing abortion'
After the U.S. Senate failed May 11 to advance a "radical" abortion bill, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees urged Congress "to stop pushing abortion as the solution to needs of women and young girls" and "embrace" public policy initiatives that protect "both mother and child."
Federal report on boarding schools is good first step, Catholic bishops say
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis acknowledged with sadness and an apology a federal report released May 11 about abuses of Native American children in government-supported boarding schools – some run by the Catholic Church, including in Minnesota.
UPDATE: Cardinal Zen says he's fine; detentions provoke outcry
Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security police for his support of anti-government protesters.
Vatican confirms Pope will visit Indigenous in Canada in late July
Pope Francis will meet members of Canada's Indigenous communities in late July, visiting the cities of Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit in Nunavut, the country's most northern region.
Carmelite priest's miracle is touching hearts and souls around the world
When Carmelite Father Michael Driscoll was a young man 50 years ago, he started reading ...
Report identifies abuses of Native American children in boarding schools
Hundreds of boarding schools supported by the U.S. government for 150 years sought to ...
Nigeria: Kidnapped priest died in captivity
A Nigerian priest kidnapped in March died while in captivity, according to the Archdiocese ...
Blessed Mother represents a beacon of hope for Christians throughout history
Turning to a pillar of strength when facing challenges and crises has been humanity’s tendency throughout history. Christians recognize the need to draw upon the wisdom and help of our Creator when facing insurmountable tasks, persecution, plague and disaster.
Beatification near for founder of Society for the Propagation of the Faith
In 1822, a young and rich French woman, Pauline Jaricot, founded the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Hong Kong police detain cardinal, 90, for his support for protesters
Hong Kong's national security police have detained ...
Dutch priest proposed as patron saint of journalists
Among the 10 men and women Pope Francis will proclaim as the Catholic Church's newest ...
Mary’s titles are as countless as the stars
As the month of May unfolds, the centuries-old custom of ...
Peruvian martyr who put faith in peace takes step toward sainthood
Good Shepherd Sister María Agustina Rivas Lopez, who was murdered
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