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Monks record sacred music that is ‘part of air we breathe’
WASHINGTON — Once again the hills are filled with the sound of music, only this time the music soars from [...]
Encyclical named after St. Francis prayer to be released June 18
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Sii" (Praised Be), a line from St. Francis of Assisi's [...]
Fr. Elizondo, theology professor, accused of sex abuse
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, founder of the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio and a theology [...]
Probe into key figure in families meeting for alleged misuse of funds
PHILADELPHIA — Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the head of the Pontifical Council for the Family and lead Vatican organizer of September's [...]
Beau Biden, oldest son of Vice President Biden, dies of brain cancer
BETHESDA, Md. — Beau Biden, a Catholic who was former attorney general of Delaware and the oldest son of Vice [...]
USCCB plans annual Fortnight for Freedom with events nationwide
WASHINGTON — Threats to religious freedom continue to emerge, making it more urgent for people of faith to take action [...]
Church should make views on homosexuality understandable, says priest
WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church not only needs to provide pastoral care for those with same-sex attraction but it should [...]
Pope urges engaged couples to take time, be open to God’s surprises
VATICAN CITY — Couples who are seeking to marry, even those who have lived together, should value their engagement period [...]
Franciscans elect U.S. Fr. Michael Perry to six-year term as superior
ASSISI –– Delegates to the general chapter of the Franciscans elected U.S. Franciscan Father Michael Perry to a six-year term [...]
Cardinal Dolan: Catholics, Jews find common concerns in dialogue
WASHINGTON –– Through dialogue, Catholics and Jews and find common cause in the concerns that vex leaders of both religions, [...]