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RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — Even at its stormiest, the Sea of Galilee doesn't have waves like those pounding Copacabana beach, but Pope Francis asked young Catholics to imagine they were with Jesus on the seashore and he was asking them to follow him and share his love with others.In his first remar

The cancellation of a scheduled popemobile ride through a working-class neighborhood suggests that, despite official assurances, Pope Francis' chaotic entrance into the city on July 22 may have raised concerns among those responsible for his safety during his first international trip as pope.&nb

The Austrian priest has called for a “new structure” within the church.

Hundreds of thousands of cheering people welcomed Pope Francis to Brazil July 22 as he made the first international trip of his pontificate to his native region of Latin America.The papal plane touched down at Rio's international airport at 3:43 p.m. local time, and the pope emerged 18 minutes l

New law prohibits abortions after 20 weeks, increases regulation of doctors and clinics.

“This pope is very determined,” Cardinal Kasper said. “He knows what he wants.”

FARC’s chief negotiator says peace is in sight, but warns against government “haste.”

Catholics need to put aside "any partisan differences" they have on the immigration issue and come together to pray for the welfare of their brother and sister immigrants and for Congress to pass much-hoped-for comprehensive immigration reform, said Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton

Coordinators in Rio de Janeiro are preparing for up to 2.5 million people.

A vote will be held on the canonization of John XXIII, even in the absence of a miracle.