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LIFESTYLE October 16

On this day in history, October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II of Poland is elected head of Catholic Church

Pope John Paul II was elected to the papacy on this day in history, Oct. 16, 1978. The first Polish pope was also the first non-Italian elected pope in four centuries.

Pope Francis September 10

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.

LIFESTYLE September 10

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.

This Day in History September 4

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."

Pope Francis August 31

Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, urged the organization to issue a moratorium on autonomous lethal weapons.

Pope Francis August 28

Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis said at his Wednesday General Audience this week that secular governments must not allow migrants to die in extreme conditions while seeking to arrive in Western nations.

This Day in History August 26

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.

Olympics August 3

Vatican 'saddened' by 'certain scenes' at Olympics' opening ceremony

The Vatican released a statement Saturday, expressing its disappointment about "certain scenes" at the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

LIFESTYLE July 30

Kamala Harris demonstrates 'gross anti-Catholic bias and bigotry,' conservative faith group charges

CatholicVote.org president Brian Burch told Fox News about its strong concern about the policies and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris, notably her pro-abortion stance.

Roman Catholic July 2

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who had a knack for web design and a passion for the Eucharist, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1.