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Statement of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflecting on Pope Francis’ message of love and...

Read Bishop Olmsted's statement on Pope Francis' apostolic journey to World Youth Day and the reaction to the Holy Father's press conference.

World Youth Day pilgrims find faith transcends differences in culture

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- For Americans at World Youth Day, it's not just seeing and praying with Pope Francis that's exciting, but the chance to bolster their own faith and take home their experiences.

Pope honors grandparents, leads prayers for families

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- The 76-year-old Pope Francis went to World Youth Day with grandparents, or at least society's elders, on his mind, and he honored them in a special way July 26.

The freedom faith gives

Do not remain on the sidelines while the rest of us take a stand for religious liberty. It is more important than ever not to be ashamed to be identified with Christ and His Church in this historic test of our faith.

Thoughts on the greatest God-given blessing that are parents

A good friend of mine lost his wife the other day. He was devastated, but he was even more worried about his three children — all in their teens — who have now lost their mother.

Florida bishops say use of death penalty ‘sanctions revenge’

Using capital punishment to show that killing is wrong "sanctions revenge," Florida's seven Catholic bishops said in a letter to Gov. Rick Scott.

Vatican organizing worldwide, simultaneous eucharistic adoration June 2

Vatican officials are making strategic phone calls to some of the world's most far-flung dioceses, trying to verify that in each of the world's inhabited time zones there will be an organized hour of eucharistic adoration coinciding with 5-6 p.m. Rome time June 2.

Ripple effect continues five years after immigration raid on Iowa plant

Carrying red flowers representing the 389 workers arrested during a 2008 raid, hundreds of people participated in a Walk for Justice and interfaith prayer service to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the immigration raid on the Agriprocessors Plant in Postville.

Pavone: ‘Truth of abortion’ exposed in trial will bring end to abortion

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, predicted "the end of abortion in our lifetime" in a recent talk he gave in Madison sponsored by Wisconsin Right to Life.

Cardinal says Gosnell’s atrocities point to ‘liberal abortion culture’

If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushes to have "a right to an abortion" codified in state law, he will face "vociferous" and "rigorous" opposition from Catholic and other pro-lifers, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.