What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on "Purgatory:" 1031. "The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment ...

This church became known as the Coptic church because Copt is the Arabic and Greek word for Egyptian. Before the Moslem invasion in 641 the Copts fell into heresy due to their rejection of the ...

The real Father Gabriele Amorth sits in front of a crucifix in Rome. Exorcisms performed by the Catholic Church are likely the best-known exorcisms, but at the heart of any exorcism is the ...

Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers hosted their annual Spring Fine Art Auction on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm Eastern time. The auction included 168 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture ...

The investigation revealed widespread sexual abuse, and coverup of that abuse, within the Catholic Church. Jesuits USA East did not offer a comment about Talbot’s death. He pleaded guilty in ...

While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words." ...

Right now, it’s more important for women to be visible in the fabric of church life. Why shouldn’t women be named rectors of Catholic universities, for instance? I don’t think we should ...

For both the Argentine pope and the Korean cardinal, the future of the Catholic Church lies firmly in Asia. And Cardinal You has become one of its most discreet yet trusted voices.

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