Fight the blues with the Eucharist and Gospel, Pope Francis says
Receive Communion every Sunday and read the Gospel every day to keep discouragement and the blues away, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal: Officials who support abortion should not receive Communion
Catholic politicians and judges who support laws in conflict with church teaching on abortion, euthanasia, marriage and related issues commit "sacrilege" and cause "grave scandal" if they receive Communion, said the U.S. cardinal who heads the Vatican's highest court.
Deportations bring a bitter rift among immigration reform advocates
The united front of President Barack Obama and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform has tarnished and taken on an increasingly bitter tinge over deportations.
Cardinal shares media tips he learned at ‘school of hard knocks’
Thanking communications professionals who work for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York also shared with them tips he said he learned at the "school of hard knocks."
Pope says jealousy is devil’s work; Holy Spirit brings unity
Beware of the devil, who wants a jealous, power-hungry and divided church, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis, with retired pope, canonizes Sts. John and John Paul
Canonizing two recent popes in the presence of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis praised the new Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II as men of courage and mercy, who responded to challenges of their time by modernizing the Catholic Church in fidelity to its ancient traditions.
Watch the Holy Mass and Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II
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Pope’s Via Crucis meditations: God is on side of abused, violated
The often silent plight of sexually abused children, victims of domestic violence, prisoners, the abandoned elderly, the unemployed and immigrants facing hostility will be given a powerful voice during the Stations of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum April 18.
USCCB releases resource guide on Girl Scouts for Catholic parishes
Responding to concerns about Catholic involvement with Girl Scouts, a U.S. bishops' committee released key points from its dialogue with Girl Scout leaders outlining major concerns of church leaders and the national organization's responses.
Social service advocates seek to reframe how Americans view poverty
Advocates attending the National Poverty Summit pledged to reframe how Americans see their poor neighbors and to work to build stronger relationships across economic classes.
