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Pope chooses theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen "I am with you always" as the theme for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
USCCB migration chairman urges Biden to raise cap on refugee admissions
The U.S. bishops' migration committee chairman says he is disappointed that the cap on the number of refugees ...
Archbishop offers special Mass to pray for jurors, peace in communities
As closing arguments began April 19 in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and priests across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis offered special Masses "For the Preservation of Peace and Justice."
Pope accepts resignation of U.S. bishop after investigation of abuse case mishandling
Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner presided over a farewell Mass to the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, April 15, two days after Pope Francis accepted the bishop's resignation from pastoral governance of the northeast Minnesota diocese.
Archbishop prays for end to 'senseless violence' after FedEx shootings
Expressing sorrow for the loss of life in yet another mass shooting in the United States ...
Pope prays newly beatified martyrs inspire greater fidelity to God
The Catholic Church's newest blesseds are six "meek disciples of Christ," who showed heroic courage defending the Eucharist from profanation when French troops sacked their Italian monastery in 1799 and scattered the Blessed Sacrament on the floor while searching for any valuables they could carry away, Pope Francis said.
Pope: St. Teresa of Avila's life of prayer made her 'exceptional'
While St. Teresa of Avila was outstanding in many ways, her union with Christ through prayer made her an "exceptional woman."
Christians, Muslims must spread hope, says Vatican message for Ramadan
Christians and Muslims share a conviction that God calls them to be "witnesses, restorers and builders of hope" both in this life and for the life to come, said the leaders of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
U.S., Amazon Church leaders ask governments to protect rainforest
Less than a week before the U.S.-sponsored Leaders Summit on Climate, environmental and religious leaders said they are worried ...
Bishop O'Connell reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday
Today, Friday April 16, is Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday, making him the oldest Successor to St. Peter in history.
Sponsor a gargoyle: New fundraiser launched for Notre Dame in Paris
A novel fundraising approach to restore one of the most iconic monuments in the world, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, enables donors to have a piece of history.
Fraternity needed to address global challenges, Vatican official says
Fraternity is more than just a virtuous principle, it is a necessary means to confront the great humanitarian and social challenges facing the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Brooklyn priest named national director of Pontifical Mission Societies
Msgr. Kieran Harrington, vicar of communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, has been named national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.
Pope Francis discusses the seven virtues – and their opposites
Pope Francis has laid out a handy guide in a new series reflecting on the seven virtues and their opposites – a host of "parasites" that will feast away without the fortifying "vitamins" of virtue in one's daily diet.
German, Swiss Catholic leaders recall Father Küng as theologian who loved the Church
German and Swiss bishops who knew Father Hans Küng described him as a man who loved the Catholic Church.
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