Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Vatican, Lutheran officials call for joint study of Augsburg Confession

A basic statement of faith for Lutherans was drafted almost 500 years ago in an attempt to maintain the unity of the church, and now Catholic and Lutheran officials are...

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Pope: Christians are called to fight 'every form of slavery'

Pope Francis discussed the life of St. Daniele Comboni who he said witnessed the "horror of slavery" while creating missions in Africa.

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Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid

NASA turned for help to a Jesuit brother, who is a bit of a 'rock' star when it comes to meteorites.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignations of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Asks for “Radical Solidarity” with Mothers in Respect Life Month Statement

Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S...

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Pope to confessors, faithful: Forgive always, like God

People are called to act "just as God does with us, and as those who administer God's justice are required to do: Forgive always," Pope Francis said in his Gospel...

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Pope meets U.S. leaders patiently building 'culture of solidarity'

Pope Francis invited a group of community organizers from the United States back to his residence for a follow-up discussion about their efforts to listen to gather...

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Mediterranean mosaics: Pope in Marseille will show beauty of diversity

Pope Francis heads to Marseille next week to highlight the migrant crisis and other issues affecting the countries and communities dotting the Mediterranean Sea. It is...

Immigration

National Migration Week Highlights “Overlooked Right” Not to Migrate

The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 18-24.

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Doctrine is 'treasure' that must be defended, cardinal-designate says

Pope Francis has named a new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and given him a new mandate, but Cardinal-designate Víctor Fernández said the office...