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September 10, 2024

Pope Francis mass draws 600K, nearly half the population of East Timor

Pope Francis celebrated a papal mass in Dili, East Timor on Monday, where almost half the population of the country gathered to participate in the sacrament.

September 10, 2024

Hundreds of thousands attend Pope Francis mass in Timor

Over 600,000 Catholic faithful gathered in Timor this week to attend the first-ever papal mass celebrated in the Asian country. (Credit: Reuters)

September 10, 2024

On this day in history, September 10, 1987, Pope John Paul II arrives in Miami, is warmly welcomed by Reagans

On this day in history, Sept. 10, 1987, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II, visited Miami, Florida, and was greeted by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan.

September 8, 2024

Experts stunned after corpse of medieval Catholic saint is uncovered, found in remarkable condition

The Diocese of Avila recently announced that the sixteenth-century tomb of St. Teresa of Avila, which had been opened in 1914, had been reopened and found in remarkable condition.

September 8, 2024

Democrats driving religious vote away from party as Trump courts Catholics: ‘Anti-Christian’ party

The Democratic Party is likely pushing away religious voters with "anti-Christian" policies such as abortion and transgender issues, while Trump courts the voting bloc.

September 8, 2024

Pope Francis calls out lack of parents, laments many adults 'have a cat or a little dog instead of a child'

Pope Francis argued that a largely Muslim country is a good example for the rest of the world where he lamented many adults are raising pets instead of children.

September 8, 2024

Jesus shares important lesson during meeting with Martha and Mary: 'Chillax,' says South Carolina priest

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflected on Luke 10:38-42 and the the lesson that Jesus Christ gives to Martha while visiting her home: "Relax and sit with me."

September 6, 2024

Mother Teresa's last message, written on day she died, reveals deep faith in Christ

Mother Teresa's last letter to her religious congregation, penned on the day that she died in 1997, provides an important and insightful message about living for others.

September 4, 2024

On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: 'Generous dispenser of divine mercy'

Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially named a saint, on this day in history. The Albanian nun was given the name "Saint Teresa of Calcutta."

September 3, 2024

Biden jokes about being disappointed his ancestor wasn't part of group that killed oppressive mine foremen

President Biden joked at a Pittsburgh rally on Monday that his family was disappointed to learn his great-grandfather was not in a violent group.