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Ancient Roman pilgrimage revs-up spiritual aspect of Lent

Feb 26, 2015

For pilgrims in Rome, Ash Wednesday marked not only the start of the Church’s Lenten season, but also a traditional Lenten pilgrimage that helps offer a more spiritual outlook on the journey toward Easter.
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS

Feb 25, 2015

The commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard says the group of soldiers charged with protecting the Pope is on high alert and ready to act if any threat from ISIS materializes.
A brief history of spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia

Feb 25, 2015

By gathering the members of the Roman Curia for Lenten spiritual exercises this week, Pope Francis is participating in a tradition that stretches back more than 80 years, to the pontificate of Pius XI.
Mystic, monk and poet – meet the newest Doctor of the Church

Feb 25, 2015

St. Gregory of Narek – a tenth century priest, monk, mystic, and poet beloved among Armenian Christians – has become the first Armenian to be named a Doctor of the Church.
Pope: To follow Christ, we must confront life's deserts

Feb 23, 2015

The 40 days of Lent are a reminder that we face spiritual deserts, and we must confront them with courage and the aid of Scripture, Pope Francis said during his weekly Angelus address.
Pope and Curia begin annual Lenten retreat

Feb 23, 2015

Pope Francis and members of the Curia set out from Rome on Sunday afternoon to begin their annual Lenten retreat.
Pope: If you are in organized crime, you are not a Christian

Feb 23, 2015

You cannot call yourself a true believer if you participate in organized crime, Pope Francis told members of the Cassano all’Jonio diocese in Italy on Saturday.
Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?

Feb 20, 2015

In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and stressed that God is always there to help us when the right decision is hard to make.
VIP treatment for LGBT group at the Vatican? Not really.

Feb 20, 2015

Vatican sources have cast doubt on reports of VIP treatment for New Ways Ministry, an American LGBT activist group that rejects Catholic teaching, at Pope Francis’ most recent general audience.
Pope Holds Two Hour Meeting with Roman Clergy

Feb 20, 2015

While many newspapers have reported solely on comments regarding 'married priests', there is much more to Pope Francis' address during his annual meeting with the clergy of Rome Thursday.