VATICAN CITY – Rather than a weakness, Pope Francis' humanity – and his acknowledgment of it – has been a source of strength and impact during the four years of his pontificate, said Vatican's press office director.
Vilma Cortellucci-Fiuza was battling nerves as she stepped up to speak in front of the Holy Father.
Don't close doors to refugees, church leaders say after Mideast trip
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Given the ongoing crises in the Middle East, North American, European and other Western nations will need to be more generous in coming to the aid of refugees and displaced peoples, said two prominent church leaders.
TRIESTE, Italy – As Catholics continue to debate pastoral and doctrinal approaches to marriage, they should remember that the Catholic approach to marriage and the Eucharist has a direct impact on what the Church teaches about society as a whole, an expert on the Church’s social teaching has said.
Understanding Islam: Pontifical institute fosters study, dialogue
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Between their morning cappuccino and their evening plate of pasta, a group of Catholic students from around the world are studying Arabic and Islam in the heart of Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood.
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After 10 years, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom finally approved to grant degrees
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register
After more than 10 years of talking and waiting, and more talking and waiting, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy finally received provisional approval to award Bachelor’s degrees in Catholic studies.
Pursuing higher education at the university level offers the opportunity to grow nearer to God.
Catholic universities work together to help send students abroad
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register
“We don’t grow intellectually until we’re exposed to different points of view, different cultures, or people we simply don’t agree with,” said Basilian Fr. Terry Kersch, president of St. Joseph’s College at the University of Alberta.
St. Peter’s Seminary is returning to its original vision, said Fr. Peter Keller, formation director and head of the seminary’s ongoing renovations project.
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Campion College marks centennial with commitment to future
By Mickey Conlon, Catholic Register Special
REGINA – For a century, Campion College has stayed faithful to its mission to educate Catholics in Saskatchewan’s capital city, first as a Catholic high school, and since 1968 as the Catholic college federated with the University of Regina.
Toronto’s Catholic school board is giving victims and witnesses the option of anonymity when reporting incidents thanks to a new smartphone application.
Saving our kids: No easy fixes for Ontario's damaged child care system
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register
This is Part 2 of our two-part series looking at reforms to Ontario’s child welfare system. Click here to read part 1.
We’re all born equal, but we’re born into different circumstances. When the circumstances are worse than just unequal, the rest of us are supposed to do something about it. That’s why we have children’s aid societies.
Danielle remembers counting down the days until she would turn 16. On that day she was going to sign herself out of foster care, declare her freedom, begin her life for real.