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How do presidents pray? The beginning of a beautiful tradition Watch

Image of John F. Kennedy praying during the 9th annual Presidential Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 9, 1961 (Prayers for America).

This morning marks the 64th annual National Prayer Breakfast and President Obama's last time attending the remarkable tradition while in ... continue reading


Sparks fly over Pope Francis' interview with Asia Times Watch

Image of Pope Francis did not speak of religion or freedom when praising China as a progressive country (Vatican).

Pope Francis' exclusive interview on Tuesday afternoon has been met with harsh criticism. Though the pontiff spoke highly of the country, ... continue reading



Sis boom bah! American Circus cheerleaders perform for Pope Francis at the Vatican Watch

Image of Pope Francis enjoyed a cheer by the American Circus, which performed at the Vatican on Wednesday (Reuters).

Following his general audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis enjoyed cheers, acrobatics and juggling performed by the Italian troupe ... continue reading


'I'm gay and I'm a priest, period': Chicago priest opens up about his same sex attraction Watch

Image of Father Michael Shanahan has announced his sexual orientation to the world (Our Lady of Lourdes).

Twenty-three years after joining the clergy as a priest, Father Michael Shanahan, the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Chicago, has ... continue reading


Pope Francis: The actor? Watch

Image of Pope Francis is rumored to play himself in the upcoming spiritual film ''Beyond the Sun'' (Paul Haring).

In the upcoming film "Beyond the Sun," Pope Francis will be making his acting debut. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Radio Vatican ... continue reading


God sends nun to save elderly man's life Watch

Image of A nun who has yet to be identified saved a man after a tree pinned him to the ground (wiseGEEK).

In a story that sounds like the plot of a religious film, a nun, who stepped outside to pray, heard the cries of an elderly man caught ... continue reading



JUBILEE OF MERCY: Meeting of the Holy Father Francis with Participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life (FULL TEXT: English) Watch

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Dear sisters and brothers ,I prepared a speech for the occasion on the issues of religious life and on the three pillars; there are others, ... continue reading


One simple thing you can do to help strengthen the faith of millions

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Millions of Catholics around the world trust Catholic.org. Why? At any hour of any day, you have access to a world-class Catholic ... continue reading


Amazing Mercy Bus Project receives blessing from Pope Francis Watch

Image of Pope Francis is the first to bless the Mercy Bus Project.

Pope Francis blessed the Diocese of Salford's Mercy Bus, which is a double-decker bus that features available priests to hear Confession. ... continue reading


MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 24th WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2016 (Full Text: English) Watch

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,The twenty-fourth World Day of the Sick offers me an opportunity to draw particularly close to you, dear friends ... continue reading


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