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Now that Francis is engulfed in controversies that once seemed unimaginable, given the serene days of his early papacy, prayers for Francis are more needed than ever. So too are fair and accurate presentations of his pontificate.

How can I work to strengthen my faith in God so that I will no longer be afraid?

As Cardinal Francis George once remarked, "Yes, all are welcome in the Church, but on Christ's terms, not their own."

Love is more sensitive than hatred itself to every blemish in the beloved. Of all powers he forgives most, but he condones least: he is pleased with little, but demands all.

"My eyes were being opened and I saw that God was not a legend or story for the weak, but that he existed and that he was supporting and guiding me. I experienced that he loved me so much that he wanted me for himself and was calling me."

EWTN recently launched the first-ever weekly television program dedicated exclusively to the pro-life cause. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, a collaborative effort with the Susan B. Anthony List, will cover every area of concern in building the culture of life. An interview with the host of the new program, Catherine Szeltner.

The cave, beneath a farmer's field in Shropshire, was used by the medieval religious order that fought in the Crusades and these stunning images were captured by photographer Michael Scott.

The White House, concerned about the possible political repercussions of the Republican effort to defund Planned Parenthood, has proposed preserving federal payments to the group if it discontinues providing abortions.

Banksy hopes his unique lodging in the West Bank will bring visitors and dialogue.

If we are really interested in seeing Islam turn in a moderate direction, we need to criticize, not cosset it.

From bohemian to radical to Catholic activist, Dorothy Day devoted her life to the poor, however unlovable.

The world will not rise to peace and happiness through economic and political remedies alone; it will rise only through a spiritual regeneration of the hearts and souls of men.

There have been no civil wars in America's recent past, no cities burned to the ground, and no famines. But there's no denying that American society has changed in radical ways.

Part 2 of a series on intercessory prayer: Learning to pray with right aim, timing and heart.

Contrary to the Women's March message, women of strong faith and impeccable morals are the ones who lead their gender in virtually every field of human endeavor.

Studies show a direct link between the amount of physical possessions in a house and the stress level of the female homeowner. Our stuff is literally stealing away our joy and our lives.

A man or woman who gives into excesses of the senses, of certain bodily pleasures, is a person who has not mastered the self, and who, therefore, is incapable constitutionally of inspiring order and self-rule in others.