Archive for March 17, 2014

Pope Francis prays during his General Audience on Sept. 25, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to meet with families of mafia victims

This coming Friday Pope Francis is slated to preside over a prayer vigil for victims of mafia violence and their... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Christian responsibility means to listen, Pope tells Roman church

During his visit to the Roman parish of Our Lady of Oration on Sunday, Pope Francis emphasized the necessity of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the Bishops of Italy on May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ

Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more

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Boko Haram violence continues in attacks on barracks, school

Hundreds of militants believed to be members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked an army barracks in Nigeria March... Read more

Fr. Robert Byrne, appointed auxiliary bishop of Birmingham March 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Oratorian appointed auxiliary bishop of Birmingham, England

Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert Byrne as a new auxiliary bishop of the Birmingham archdiocese, leading the Oratorian priest... Read more

Bishop Camillo Ballin, Vicar Apostolic of Northern Arabia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishop hopes to create new home for Catholics in Arabia

Catholics in the Arabian peninsula look forward to building a new cathedral in Bahrain, creating a permanent home for 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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