Archive for December 13, 2014

Bishop Peter Comensoli of Broken Bay, who was installed Dec. 12, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Australian bishop entrusts diocese to Mary, Star of the Sea at Installation

During the homily at his Mass of Installation as Bishop of Broken Bay on Friday, Peter Comensoli entrusted both the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for all cardinals and bishops who died in the last year, Nov. 3, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope pleads with Middle East churches to address crisis together

Pope Francis addressed the increasing challenges caused by violence in the Middle East with members of the Syriac Catholic Church,... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Knights donate $2 million to papal charities, Middle East relief

The Knights of Columbus have donated $1.6 million to the Pope’s personal charities, and are giving an additional $400,000 to... Read more

Pope Francis in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Oct. 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

St. Lucy an example of courage for all who face disabilities, Pope says

In an audience with people who are blind and visually impaired Pope Francis said that St. Lucy’s courage in facing... Read more

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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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