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Happy 4th Anniversary Pope Francis! - U.S. congratulates pontiff for 4-year papacy Watch

Image of Pope Francis was elected the leader of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013.

Four years ago, Pope Francis was named the 226th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The exact date of ... continue reading


Vatican releases important information on a possible papal visit to Egypt Watch

Image of The Vatican has confirmed a papal trip to Egypt is currently under consideration.

The Vatican released a statement on Saturday concerning Pope Francis, a papal visit and Egypt. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Vatican ... continue reading



Rwanda woman shares amazing story of survival and offers important advice - 'I choose to call it a story of hope, a story of God' Watch

Image of Mirreille Twayigira's story is amazing - and she has God to thank for it.

She begged and scrounged for food in the forest; she drank water from a stream with dead bodies in it; she wrapped grass on her feet in ... continue reading


Pope Francis describes Christ's face and the Transfiguration Watch

Image of Pope Francis spoke of Christ's face.

Pope Francis delivered a brief homily at the Roman parish of Santa Maddalena di Canossa this Sunday, focusing on the face of Jesus during ... continue reading


Egypt's Christians offer important lessons to the world - 'I take a huge pride in their witness and in their example' Watch

Image of We can learn a lot from the Coptic Christians' plight.

Despite being victims of harassment and violence, Egypt's Coptic Christians have set a standard of forgiveness that everyone should ... continue reading


Pope Francis returns to Rome after a week away Watch

Image of Pope Francis has returned after a week away in his Lenten retreat.

After spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned to the ... continue reading



What is Pope Francis learning during his Lenten Retreat? Watch

Image of Pope Francis is on his Lenten retreat (Twitter).

Pope Francis arrived at the Pauline Father's retreat center in Ariccia, Italy. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Pontiff arrived ... continue reading


Fake news? No, Pope Francis did not say priests may someday marry Watch

Image of Pope Francis has not suggested priests will be allowed to marry.

News outlets are proclaiming that Pope Francis is about to relax the rules on married priests, possibly opening the door to allowing ... continue reading


Over 200 South Korean martyrs up for beatification Watch

Image of Over 200 South Korean martyrs may be beatified (CNS).

The first Bishop of Pyongyang, an American born-bishop, and numerous priests and laity are among the 213 who could be beatified and ... continue reading


Is slain Archbishop Oscar Romero responsible for a miracle? The Vatican steps in to investigate Watch

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Slain Archbishop Oscar Romero was declared a martyr and beatified in 2015. Now, the Vatican has opened an investigation into a miracle ... continue reading


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