Archive for April 1, 2014
Child's first 1,000 days critical to future health, experts say
The earliest days of a child's development, both in the womb and after birth, are essential to human development and... Read more
LA's 'little ambassador' to Pope recalls encounter
Jersey Vargas, the 10 year old daughter of undocumented immigrants who traveled from Los Angeles to the Vatican to ask... Read more
My life is changed, says homeless woman on Rome pilgrimage
During a six-day trip to the Eternal City, Clarissa Salazar, who until recently lived on the streets in the U.S.,... Read more
Pope urges faithful not to lose apostolic zeal to spiritual sloth
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis lamented the many Christians who close the door to God’s grace out of... Read more
Indiana archbishop among those appointed to religious congregation
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis as a member of the congregation of the Roman Curia that... Read more
Bishops say Mass at border fence to remember dead migrants
A group of U.S. bishops visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to say Mass in remembrance of migrants who died during... Read more
Methol Ferré: the philosopher who inspired Pope Francis
“The Pope and the Philosopher,” a book-interview with Alberto Methol Ferré -- an Uruguayan philosopher who influenced Jorge Bergoglio --... Read more
Fraternas: Living and serving with 'the total security of God'
At age 19, Maria Teresa Alva was already involved with the Christian Life Movement in her native Peru, when she... Read more
Court upholds strong Texas abortion regulations
Pro-life advocates took encouragement from a federal appeals court’s decision upholding a Texas law that strengthened health and safety requirements... Read more
