Pope Francis appealed for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the killing of protesters demonstrating against President Joseph Kabila in several cities across the country.
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Christmas reminds us of hope for the future, pope says
The birth of Christ is a reminder for Christians to take a moment and reflect on the hope of salvation given by God to the world, Pope Francis said.
Movie Review: Jackie
"Jackie" (Fox Searchlight) is more of a passionate meditation on the nature of a first lady's fame than a historical drama about Jacqueline Kennedy in the weeks following the 1963 assassination of her husband.
FOCUS chaplain says young people gathered to grow in faith is awe-inspiring
In a couple of short weeks, more than 12,500 people, mostly college students, planned to descend on San Antonio for the Jan. 3-7 SEEK2017 conference of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students.
Movie Review: Sing
"Sing" (Universal) is a generally amiable but flawed musical cartoon, populated mostly by animals. While the essential values of this show-biz fable are respectable enough, writer-director Garth Jennings incorporates elements...
Iowa pastor creates room-size Bethlehem village — with local touches
Traditional Nativity scenes focus on the Holy Family in a stable where they found shelter.
Sainthood cause formally opened for former slave who served Denver’s poor
Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila Dec. 18 formally opened the sainthood cause of Julia Greeley, a former slave who spent her days caring for the poor, during a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in...
After Berlin attack, German Catholics unite in prayer
In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Berlin Christmas market, Catholics across Germany were uniting to support the Christian community.
Back to bishops: Pope’s 2017 calendar filled with ‘ad limina’ visits
For Pope Francis, the Year of Mercy will be followed by the Year of the "Ad Limina" Visits.
Pope denounces ‘homicidal madness’ after attacks in Berlin, Ankara
Expressing his condolences to victims and their families, Pope Francis called for an end to terrorism following a string of deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara.