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Pope Francis: “I ask myself, where do hatred and vengeance lead? Do we imagine that we can build peace by destroying the ‘other’?”

following the recitation of the regina coeli on sunday, pope francis denounced violence in the holy land, warning that the conflict could de...

on may 13, the saint francis leprosy guild celebrates the birth of their founder, kate marsden, born in north london on this day in 1859. as...

In a statement released Wednesday, the USCCB laments a serious shortfall in fundraising efforts for the CCC, due largely to a “perfect storm” of increasing demands and plunging donations.

ahead of the may 15-16 national collection for the catholic communications campaign (ccc), the us bishops are calling on the faithful to “gi...

muslim leaders in pakistan intervened after nurses at a mental health centre in lahore were accused insulting islam on social media. pontifi...

"Recognition should be given to those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis,” says Pope Francis

by virtue of his apostolic authority, pope francis on monday established the “lay ministry of catechist” as “a stable form of service render...

The so-called “Liebe Gewinnt” (“Love Wins”) movement comes in response to a document from the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which said that the Church has no power to bless “unions of persons of the same sex.”

scores of german clerics publicly presided at blessing ceremonies on monday, of "lovers" in "committed unions" -- including same-sex unions ...

a coalition of faith groups and religious leaders has denounced the government’s new plan for immigration” (nfpi). “we believe these proposa...

“It is paramount,” the Council say explains, “that we do not lower our guard in adhering strictly to the wearing of masks at all times in the worship service; the washing of hands with soap or sanitization before and after the service; sanitizing of all microphones and shared material; regular sanitizing of the places of worship; adequate social distancing in the places of worship.”

with kenya set to resume public worship, an interfaith council established by the government is urging believers to remain cautious. “dear k...

an open letter circulating among people of faith in ireland demands that the government commit to “never again impose a blanket ban on publi...

In an interview with Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Paluku Sikuli Melchisédech of Butembo-Beni, in the north-eastern part of the country, says the government’s inaction in the face of the crisis is either “weakness, or it is complicity.”

a bishop in the democratic republic of congo is denouncing the failure of the government and a un peacekeeping mission to halt attacks by is...

Pope Francis says, "The true economy, the one that creates work, is in crisis."

pope francis released his prayer intention for the month of may on tuesday, encouraging catholics to pray for “the world of finance.” the po...

In remarks following the public recitation of the Regina Coeli on Sunday, Pope Francis invited the faithful to join the Burmese Church in praying for peace by adding a Hail Mary for Myanmar during the daily recitation of the Rosary in May.

pope francis is asking catholics to pray for peace in myanmar. in remarks following the public recitation of the regina coeli on sunday, pop...

Beginning on May 10, the government will allow religious services to resume, with a limit of 50 people in attendance, regardless of the size of the worship space or whether worshippers have been vaccinated.

cover image: interior of st mary's pro-cathedral, dublin (by diliff - own work, cc by-sa 3.0 )   micheál martin, the taoiseach (prime m...