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Vatican Unveils Plans for International Family Center in Nazareth

The center’s mission is a place that encourages the spirituality of the family, provides formation of parental and family life and helps families prepare to engage in the New Evangelization.

Vatican Denies Benedict XVI Has Serious Illness

Pope Francis Confirms Strong Stance Against Clerical Abuse

The Holy Father said that victims of abuse and their suffering are especially present in his thoughts and prayers.

Meet the Popes Who Thought About Resigning—But Didn't

Pope App Tops iTunes Charts

Social media is a powerful means to reach out to both Catholics and non-Catholics.

Pope Francis Meets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

St. Patrick’s Is Open

‘America’s Parish Church’ Is Big Apple’s Faith Haven

When to Watch for the White Smoke

As Conclave Nears, Media Play a Role

NEWS ANALYSIS: Leaking confidential Vatican information has a way of influencing the conclave and the life of the Church.

Book on Benedict XVI’s Final Speeches Planned

The Vatican Publishing House will release two books by the pope emeritus.

Art Historian Says Benedict's 'Way of Beauty' Will Continue to Flower

Liz Lev believes that the pope emeritus planted the seeds to help people better understand the nature of beauty.

Argentinian Cardinal: ‘God Spoke Through Pope Benedict’

Cardinal Esteban Karlic believes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s decision to resign is a message of God’s love.

How Long Will We Have to Wait for Our New Pope?

Some Cardinals Hope for Quick Conclave

NEWS ANALYSIS: Electors arrive in Rome to elect a successor to Benedict XVI.

9 things you need to know about "Maria Divine Mercy"

Cardinals Set Date for Meetings About Next Pope

First general congregation of the cardinals will take place on March 4.

The Next Pope Will Be God's Choice . . . Right?

Pope’s Final Audience Was Bittersweet for Bishops

Archbishop Fisichella reflects on the impact of Pope Benedict’s papacy.

Benedict’s Last Wednesday Audience: God Will Guide Church in Days Ahead

The Holy Father reflects on his last eight years as the bishop of Rome.