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'He was a great,' Pope Francis says of St. John Paul II
St. John Paul II taught the world that truly great faith and holiness dwell in "the normality of a person who lives in profound communion with Christ," Pope Francis says in a new book.
Daily prayer is key to Catholics remaining active in Church, speaker says
"The key to remaining active is daily prayer," faithful at the Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week heard during a keynote that focused on "Liturgy in a Missionary Key."
Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam unveiled at basilica in Washington
A mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was unveiled in Washington Jan. 26, in time for the 175th anniversary of the society's establishment in the United States.
Annual celebration highlights important witness of consecrated persons in Church
Each year, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life. Instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1997, the celebration is in conjunction with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day, commemorating the coming of Christ, the Light of the World, through …
Knights of Columbus unveils new initiation ceremony that will be public
After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order's core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.
God's Word brings light to life's dark corners, Pope says at Mass
God's saving Word doesn't seek pristine and safe places to reside but instead goes in search of the dark corners of people's lives that it can brighten, Pope Francis said.
Marching 'an authentic act of patriotism,' faithful hear at National Vigil for Life
Taking part in the March for Life is "an authentic act of patriotism," Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, told 5,000 worshipers Jan. 24 in his homily for the closing Mass of the National Vigil for Life.
New martyrs include religious priests, laity killed in 20th century
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of six religious priests and brothers and seven laypeople who were killed in the 20th century "in hatred of the faith," clearing the way for their beatification.
Archbishop Chaput says successor is 'exactly the man our Church needs'
Proclaiming his successor as "exactly the man our Church needs," Archbishop Charles J. Chaput introduced Bishop Nelson J. Perez, whom Pope Francis named as the next archbishop of Philadelphia, at a Jan. 23 news conference in Philadelphia.
Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican
After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the Pope that his Roman Catholic mother will be pleased with the visit.
U.S. bishops' pro-life chairman asks Catholics to serve mothers in need
Catholic bishops are being asked to invite their parishes to join a nationwide effort called "Walking with Moms in Need."
Pope accepts Archbishop Chaput's resignation; Bishop Perez named successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez of Cleveland as his successor.
Integral development for all is a moral duty, Pope tells leaders at Davos
Pope Francis told global business and government leaders that everyone has the moral responsibility to seek the integral development of all people, but especially those who are in need, suffering injustice or whose lives are threatened.
Word of God Sunday: Why is it important for us to read the Bible?
Sunday, Jan. 26 was set aside in the Catholic Church throughout the world as Sunday of the Word of God.
Nation urged to overcome racism that still clouds hearts
While the United States has "come a long way" in addressing racism and injustice, much more remains to be accomplished to achieve the dream of "the beloved community" envisioned by the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said.
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