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Obeying God key to Christian life, Pope Francis says Watch

An important aspect of the Christian life is obeying God even when there may be consequences for going against the commands of others, Pope ... continue reading

First Chinese bishop consecrated after Vatican-China deal Watch

A new bishop was consecrated Monday in Inner Mongolia, China, becoming the first bishop to be consecrated in the country after a deal on ... continue reading

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Benedict XVI responds to criticism of his essay on the Church and the sexual abuse crisis Watch

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has responded to criticism of his essay on the abuse crisis, saying many negative reactions have confirmed his ... continue reading

Understanding the liturgy can be transformative, Cardinal Parolin says Watch

A better understanding of the meaning and symbolic language of the Church's liturgy, especially the Mass, will help Catholics encounter the ... continue reading

Cardinal Pell to appeal to Australian High Court Watch

Cardinal George Pell will appeal his conviction to the Australian High Court, following the decision last week by the Court of Appeal in ... continue reading

Pope Francis lends support to committee on Abu Dhabi declaration Watch

Pope Francis has given his encouragement to a committee created by the United Arab Emirates for the promotion of his joint statement on ... continue reading

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Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate' Watch

The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus' mother, Mary, who herself entered through the narrow gate, will help ... continue reading

New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote Watch

A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed until the middle of September, ... continue reading

Exorcists to Jesuit head: Satan is real Watch

An international organization of Catholic exorcists said Thursday that the existence of Satan as a real and personal being is a truth of ... continue reading

Analysis: Pell, and the politics of Rome Watch

This week's decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria marked the apparent conclusion of the criminal trial of Cardinal George Pell in ... continue reading