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Pope Francis remembers Ukrainian martyrs killed under Soviet rule

Origins of position paper on euthanasia signed by monotheistic religions in October

Pope Francis at general audience: There will always be martyrs among us

Pope reflects on St. Paul's persecution as a joyful testimony of the Gospel

Santa Marta: Pope explains that God's consolation is grace of forgiveness

Peoria bishop announces novena for Venerable Sheen's sainthood cause

Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria is inviting the faithful to pray a novena beginning Dec. 12 to "petition God unceasingly" that Archbishop Fulton ... More Info...

Evangelization begins with listening, Cardinal Tagle says

Listening is the first step in evangelization, the newly-appointed prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples said Tuesday in ... More Info...

China punishes families of those who speak out in America, Congress hears

A Uighur-American whose mother has been held captive in a Chinese detention camp was one of several witnesses to testify on Tuesday before the House ... More Info...

Mexico's nuncio offers his email address for abuse reports

The apostolic nuncio in Mexico, Archbishop Franco Coppola, has said that anyone who wants to report sexual abuse by the country's clergy is free to ... More Info...

Sainthood cause advances for religious sister, educator who fought racism

In the race to see who will become the first canonized black American saint, one candidate's cause has advanced: Mother Mary Lange, a renowned ... More Info...

Pope Francis blesses 100 nativity scenes near the Vatican

Pope Francis Monday stopped by the "100 Nativities in the Vatican" display to bless Christmas scenes from all over the world. More Info...

St. John Henry Newman's meditations on the Litany of Loreto

Morning Star. Mystical Rose. Tower of Ivory. House of Gold. For centuries, Catholics have recited these titles of Mary in the Litany of Loreto prayer. More Info...

Survey: Americans dissatisfied with bishops' response to sex abuse crisis

Americans largely disapprove of the way the U.S. bishops have handled the sex abuse scandal in the U.S. Catholic Church, a new survey has ... More Info...

What do practicing Catholics think about the 2020 election?

Catholics who say they accept all Church teachings are more likely than other Americans to say they are planning to vote for Donald Trump in the 2020 ... More Info...

Pro-life group: Curtailed study on abortion pill reversal is misleading

A small case study on the safety of the abortion pill reversal procedure that was cut short due to safety concerns does not accurately represent the ... More Info...

Advent Reflection - Day 10 - The Second Tuesday of Advent

Advent Day 10 - Second Tuesday of Advent Reliance on God is what will save us. More Info...

AP report reveals difficulties for priests - is it time for a change?

The Associated Press published an article detailing the challenges many priests face. It is time for a change in how the Church operates? More Info...

Amid terrorism fears in Indonesia, heavy security planned for Christmas

Authorities in Indonesia are expected to deploy 160,000 security personnel to ensure Christmas and New Year's celebrations safe, according to local ... More Info...

How the Church is honoring pilots and the 'flying' house of the Virgin Mary

At first glance, pilots and plane passengers have little in common with the Holy House of Mary in Loreto, Italy. More Info...

In a de-Christianized world, priests should be pillars of faith, Pope Francis says

Priests should strive after a strong relationship with Christ, beginning in seminary, in order to be the guides in faith the de-Christianized society ... More Info...

Vatican investments linked to global money laundering investigations

A fund in which the Vatican's Secretariat of State has invested tens of millions of euros has links to two Swiss banks investigated or implicated in ... More Info...

Pope Francis' prayer for the Immaculate Conception: 'You never stop loving your children'

For the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Pope Francis on Sunday venerated a statue of the Virgin Mary located in Rome's Piazza di ... More Info...

Advent Reflection - Day 9 - The Second Monday of Advent

Advent Day 9 - Second Monday of Advent Why we need a Savior. More Info...

Pope Francis condemns nuclear weapons: so why the silence?

Two years ago, speaking before a Vatican sponsored international symposium titled "Prospects for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons and for Integral ... More Info...

Advent Reflection - Day 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent

Advent Reflection - Day 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent We recall the prophets, who foretold Christ's coming. More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 40:25-31, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:8, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:1-4, Gospel: Matthew ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 40:1-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:10-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-3, Gospel: Matthew 18:12-14 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 40:1-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:10-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-3, Gospel: Matthew 18:12-14 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, December 09, 2019

Reading 1: Genesis 3:20, Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1-4, Gospel: Luke 1:26-38, Reading 2: Ephesians 1:11-12, Reading 2: ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, December 09, 2019

Reading 1: Genesis 3:20, Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1-4, Gospel: Luke 1:26-38, Reading 2: Ephesians 1:3-6, Reading 2: ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, December 08, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:7-8, Responsorial ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, December 08, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:7-8, Responsorial ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, December 07, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 30:23-26, Reading 1: Isaiah 30:19-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 10:5-8, Gospel: Matthew 9:35-37, Gospel: ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, December 07, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 30:23-26, Reading 1: Isaiah 30:19-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 10:5-8, Gospel: Matthew 9:35-37, Gospel: ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, December 06, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 29:17-24, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:13-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:1, Gospel: Matthew ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, December 06, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 29:17-24, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:13-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:1, Gospel: Matthew ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, December 05, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 26:1-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:25-27, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:19-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:8-9, ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, December 05, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 26:1-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:25-27, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:19-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:8-9, ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 25:6-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 25:6-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, December 03, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:7-8, Responsorial ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, December 03, 2019

Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72:7-8, Responsorial ... More Info...