Archive for April 21, 2011

Emily VanCamp in "Beyond the Blackboard"?w=200&h=150

By Marianne Medlin

Film captures story of faith-filled teacher's service to homeless

A new Hallmark TV movie premiering on April 24 chronicles the true story of renowned Utah educator Stacey Bess and... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge addresses his diocese in a video message?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

N. Carolina bishop calls for prayers and support after deadly tornadoes

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh has asked the faithful to pray this Holy Week for the victims and survivors... Read more

Pope Benedict presides at Chrism Mass at the Vatican?w=200&h=150

John Paul II a radiant example of faith, Pope says

At the Vatican's Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, Pope Benedict said that despite the many scandals in the Church, there are... Read more

Pope Benedict presides at the Mass of the Lord's Supper (Basilica of St. John Lateran)?w=200&h=150

Pope recalls that Jesus remains in Catholic Church

Pope Benedict recalled that Jesus chose to limit himself to the Catholic Church, adding that “all of us need to... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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