Archive for December 7, 2014

A church and a mosque adjacent one another in Ferizaj, Kosovo. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For Catholics and Muslims, interreligious dialogue a path to peace

Pursuing interreligious dialogue and opening hearts and minds to others are the way to face troubled times, stressed participants in... Read more

Two soldiers standing beside a World War One tank. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

A silver lining from World War I? Restored ties between UK, Holy See

A Mass was said on Wednesday at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls to mark 100 years of... Read more

Pope Francis greets faithful before mass outside of Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'Let yourselves be consoled' during Advent, Pope Francis says

In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked that during Advent the faithful prepare for the Lord’s coming by... Read more

Pope Francis departs the Vatican's Synod Hall, Oct. 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'I'm not worried' about resistance, Pope Francis says in new interview

In an interview with the Argentine daily “La Nacion” published Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on a variety of topics, giving... 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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