Archive for December 2, 2013
Pope Francis' December prayers, nativity scene plans revealed
Pope Francis is bringing this year to a close by offering special prayers during the month of December for children... Read more
Argentine congress recommends Pope Francis for Nobel Peace Prize
Argentina’s House of Representatives has passed a resolution to nominate Pope Francis for the Nobel Peace Prize for his call... Read more
Christmas is more than a 'temporal celebration,' Pope reflects
In his daily homily on the first Monday of Advent, Pope Francis reflected on the season of Christmas, explaining that... Read more
Seminarians bring American football to Rome for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving weekend at the North American College in Rome is full of traditions not normally found in Italy. Besides a... Read more
Croatians vote to protect marriage from redefinition
Croatian voters have approved an amendment to their country’s constitution that defines marriage as the union of a man and... Read more
Pope to dedicate 2015 to consecrated life
At a meeting with the Union of Superiors General held Nov. 29, Pope Francis mentioned that he would be dedicating... Read more
Writers prompt balanced reaction to Pope's take on economy
Pope Francis' words in “Evangelii Gaudium” touching on economic issues have elicited a range of reactions, with one columnist emphasizing... Read more
