Archive for March 29, 2014

Portrait of Father Augustus Tolton. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Chicago.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history

Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more

Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, elected rector major of the Salesians, March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Salesians' new leader worked with Bergoglio in Argentina

Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, a Spaniard who most recently served as provincial in southern Argentina, was elected rector major of... Read more

Pope Francis greets attendees at an audience for the deaf and blind March 29. ?w=200&h=150

Witness to Christ, Pope urges blind and deaf

Pope Francis held an audience with the blind and deaf on Saturday, encouraging them to become witnesses of Christ and... Read more

Pontifical Council for the Family president Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican hosts day of study on family and creation

On Saturday the Pontifical Council for the Family sponsored a day of reflection on the family as the custodian of... 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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