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Catholics in Libya said to be ‘trapped and helpless’ in latest chaos

Catholics in Libya have been left "afraid and unprotected," local Catholic leaders said, after Islamist militants seized Tripoli and Benghazi, forcing the country's elected parliament and government to flee.

For some Iraqi Christians, returning to homeland is not an option

Uprooted from his home in Iraq by the advance of Islamic State fighters, Nouree sees no future for Christians in his country.

Video shows major World Meeting of Families event

Watch a video of the Mass during which Archbishop Chaput unveiled the iconic image and official prayer for the 2015 World Meeting of Families Sept. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

Indiana program helps resettled Myanmarese better know Catholicism

At 14, Bu Meh of Burma had lived all but the first year of her life in a refugee camp in Thailand. Her family sought safety there after fleeing unrest in their homeland, now known as Myanmar.

Pope appoints two U.S. priests to help tackle sexual abuse of minors

Pope Francis appointed two U.S. priests to top positions at the Vatican for dealing with the sexual abuse of minors.

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Excitement for World Meeting of Families builds at cathedral

See a photo gallery on the Mass and events led by Archbishop Chaput unveiling the sacred art and official prayer for the events coming next year.

Prayer for the World Meeting of Families

Pray the official prayer for families each day leading up to the meeting in September 2015.

Families’ meeting coming alive with sacred image and prayer

With the 2015 World Meeting of Families a little more than a year away, Archbishop Chaput heightened the excitement Sunday by unveiling a special painting and official prayer for the meeting, and sending 30 people to drum up support in parishes.