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The Mystery of the Bible’s Phantom Camels
A new study reignites the thorny debate over biblical accuracy
Pope Francis Prays for Victims, Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
On Sunday morning, Pope Francis turned global Catholic attention to the disaster in the Philippines, where 10,000 people are feared dead in one city alone in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
The Holy Father preached on the resurrection and eternal life in his Sunday Angelus, led thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square in silent prayer …
The Church’s Spiritual Message in Prince George’s Baptism
Wednesday is a big day for Britain’s little Prince George. Celebrity photographer Jason Bell will be snapping his picture, sixty close family members and friends will gather in his honor, he will gain seven godparents, and the …
For Last Time, A Feast Day For Blessed Pope John Paul II
Catholics around the world today will honor Blessed John Paul II, the patron of World Youth Day and a pontiff who led the church for 27 years until 2005, for the last time by that name. By next year at this time, he will be …
Pope Francis Calls Extraordinary Synod on Family and Marriage
Pope Francis’ first Synod of the Bishops will be, quite literally, an “extraordinary” one. Today the Vatican announced that Pope Francis will host an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to discuss the topic, …
Pope Francis Talks Spirituality in New Interview
Displaying a sense of humor, the leader of the Catholic Church discusses faith with an influential Italian atheist
Pope Francis Excommunicates Priest Who Backed Women’s Ordination and Gays
Despite his reforming attitude, Francis still supports traditional doctrine
Former Pope: “I Never Tried To Cover Up” Pedophilia
Pope Benedict XVI speaks broadly on his tenure in a letter to Italian philosopher
The 4 Reform Themes of Pope Francis in New Interview
Pope Francis has been a reformer from Day One of his papacy, and he has been reforming in ways many people may not have expected. The world has witnessed his compassionate, yet quietly revolutionary, spirit from the moment he …
Why Celibacy Policy For Catholic Priests Is Not Changing Soon
Italian Archbishop Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s new secretary of state, discussed the Catholic understanding of priestly celibacy in an interview with the Venezuelan newspaper El Universal earlier this week. Celibacy, he said, …
Why the Election of Pope Francis Is Important for Latin America
From the moment Spain’s first boat arrived on the shores of the Western Hemisphere, the Catholic Church’s influence permeated the region, and its longstanding influence has yet to cease.