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In midst of pandemic, CRS helps East African nations hit by floods
Flooding in East Africa has added another challenge to five nations already fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope to lead world shrines in Rosary prayer for pandemic May 30
Devoted and with one accord to prayer, together with Mary” (Acts 1:14) will serve as the theme May 30 when Pope Francis leads the world’s major shrines in Rosary prayer to implore Mary's intercession and protection amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder
Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification.
Pope marks anniversary of 'Laudato Si'' with call to prayer, action
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis called on Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the Earth and for the poor.
Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China
Pope Francis assured Catholics in China that the universal Church shared their hopes and supported them during hardship.
Catholic media vital for accurate news, stories of faith, hope
The president of the World Catholic Association for Communication urged the world's bishops as the "chief storyteller" in their diocese to use all media at their disposal to "make known" stories "of faith and hope" and of local Catholic heroes who exemplify Christ's love.
'Ut Unum Sint' at 25: learning to recognize, welcome others' gifts
Twenty-five years ago, St. John Paul II's encyclical on ecumenism, "Ut Unum Sint," put the papal seal of approval on a shift in the Catholic Church's approach to the search for Christian unity.
Study shows increase in prayer, religious fervor in Italy amid pandemic
The uncertainty and restrictive measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic caused an increase in prayers and religious fervor in Italy, a recent study has found.
Vatican listens to 'cry of poor, cry of the Earth' during pandemic
The Pope's vision of integral human development and ecology involves connections between humans and the environment.
Vatican announces Laudato Si' anniversary year
The Vatican has announced that it will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment with a yearlong series of initiatives dedicated to the safeguarding and care for the Earth.
Angelicum University honors John Paul II with new institute of culture
The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of its most famous alumnus ...
St. Peter's Basilica reopens to the public
Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter's Basilica was closed to the public, tourists were allowed back in May 18.
Bishop reflects on Pope John Paul II: A century of witness to Christ
My fellow seminarians and I sat together shortly after noon on Monday, October 16, 1978, with our eyes fixed on the television set. White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signifying to the world that a new Pope had been elected by the College of Cardinals assembled …
St. John Paul II National Shrine's events mark Pope's 100th birthday
A series of virtual events is planed to commemorate the centennial of the birth of St. John Paul II.
In the memory of horror and pain, Salvadorans overcome massacre with faith
They greet each other like family members who haven't seen one another in a while, a big smile when one of them walks into the room.
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