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Pope pays homage to fidelity of Ukrainian Catholics, prays for peace
"We bow our heads in profound gratitude before those who, even at the price of tribulation and martyrdom, over the course of time testified to their faith, which was lived with dedication to their church and in unfailing union with the successor of Peter," the pope said.
Vatican announces meeting to approve canonization of Mother Teresa
Pope Francis has called a consistory for March 15 to set canonization dates for five new saints. It is widely believed Blessed Teresa's canonization will take place Sept. 4.
Four Missionaries of Charity reported killed in Yemen
UPDATED Four Missionaries of Charity and 10 to 12 other people were killed March 4 after uniformed gunmen entered a home the sisters operate for the elderly and disabled in Aden, Yemen.
Despite Chinese policies, church teaches Catholics to be open to life
Like many others in China, Maria Yang wanted more children, but she had many worries. A new catechumen group in her parish helped ease the fears of Yang and her husband, who welcomed their second baby.
Murder of Honduran environmental activist sparks outrage
Berta Caceres, who won an award considered the Nobel for ecological actions -- was murdered in what police called an attempted robbery, but family members denounced as politically motivated murder.
Mobile app seeks to connect people around the world through prayer
The app was created as part of the re-launch of the Apostleship of Prayer, the Jesuit-run outreach that has given Catholics the pope's monthly prayer intentions since 1890.
In Vatican newspaper, theologians reflect on women preaching at Mass
Women already guide retreats, lead conferences and preach in some circumstances, wrote French Dominican Sister Catherine Aubin. "So why can't they preach before everyone during a celebration" of Mass?" said the commentary.
‘Ideological colonization’ fears reality as God intended, pope says
Good deeds come from the heart which is connected to the "movement of the Holy Spirit" and is where God pours out his wisdom, he said. However, many people today do not recognize this connection which "is unique and very precious in God's eyes."
Easter Rising: Insurrection marked beginning of modern Irish Republic
The six-day insurrection by Irish rebels against British rule has divided Ireland for a century; some see the rebels as martyrs, others as leaders of a treacherous revolt.
Centenary of Easter Rising will cause traffic restrictions in Dublin
In the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin, all Easter liturgies will proceed as normal, but Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said he is disappointed that churchgoers will face disruption.