Archive for September 15, 2013

Migrant workers from Mexico pick cucumbers on a farm in Blackwater, Virginia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Catholic bishops urge US to oppose massive food aid cuts

Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition... Read more

Paul Marshall speaks during a panel discussion at the Hudson Institute on March 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Canadian charter sparks fears over religious freedom threats

A government announcement of a Charter of Quebec Values defining the Canadian province as a secular state presents a grave... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Forgiveness is the 'joy of God,' Pope says

In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more

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Ancient Order pilgrimages to Rome

Traffic stopped this weekend on the busy Roman streets as police escorts guided 31 coach buses of pilgrims through the... 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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