Archive for May 30, 2014

Bishop William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, speaks with CNA on May 26, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope's historic prayer deeply moves Jerusalem bishop

The auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem described the recent prayer shared between Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I as a moving... Read more

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Legal challenge to abortion drug mandate draws allies

Foes of federal rules requiring free insurance coverage of abortion-causing drugs and devices have filed legal briefs in support of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Filipinos from Holy Land voice excitement for Pope's visit

A small Filipino community in Israel has expressed their joy that Pope Francis will travel to their country next January,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience on May 14, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Christian joy is based in hope, Pope Francis reflects

In his first daily homily since returning from the Holy Land Pope Francis centered on the theme of Christian joy,... Read more

Fr. Pawel Vitka, who was kidnapped by separatists in Donetsk May 27 and released the following day. Courtesy of credo-ua.org.?w=200&h=150

By Sonya Bilocerkowycz,Sofia Kochmar

Abducted Catholic priest released in Ukraine amid unrest

In the midst of ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, a Roman Catholic priest from Poland who was kidnapped May 27... Read more

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Lawyer: Colo. baker forced to choose between faith, work

A commission’s ruling that Colorado baker Jack Phillips must bake same-sex “wedding” cakes forces him to choose between violating his... 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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