Church Pope explains praying to the saints
We never pray alone, says Francis. Pope Francis continued his catechesis series on prayer, on April 7 taking up the theme of praying…
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Church “One of the truly great”: Pope Benedict passes at 95 on last day of 2022
World and religious leaders offer initial assessments on the impact of humble, brilliant theologian and pastor.
Church What was Mass like for the early Christians?
2,000 years later, the essentials have not changed. Holy Thursday marks the Institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
Church Sisters “pay” a speaker with prayer, moving her to tears
"I walked into my office to find a bouquet and a card brimming with notes from sisters who have pledged to pray…
Church His predecessor was assassinated, but this 55-year-old bishop is focused on his mission
The bishop of Bafia, Cameroon, tells us about some of his daily challenges and how he's working to bring the Church forward,…
Church John Paul I had a special message for Catholics in the United States
Shortly after becoming pope, John Paul I spoke to a group of American bishops and urged them to uphold the dignity of…
Church 35-year-old Italian priest from the Vatican to take charge of one of New York’s most important Italian parishes
From soccer player to financial administrator, Fr. Luigi Portarulo is young but capable and responsible.
Church After 465 years, Goa receives its first cardinal
The future cardinal of Goa, Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrão, is described as “known and very accessible to the people of God.”
Church The unprecedented profile of the 2 Africans becoming cardinals
From Nigeria and Ghana, these leaders come to the College of Cardinals with unique backgrounds.
Church A call to serve: new cardinal of Ghana sees sudden public prominence
Aware that Africa today is a great leader in the universal Church, he hopes to help fulfill the prophecy of Pope Benedict…