Archive for June 8, 2014

Islamist militia in Central African Republic. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

Central African Republic still seeking peace amid violent attacks

Following continued attacks on churches in the Central African Republic, the country still looks forward to a return to a... Read more

The Carabinieri, or Italian Police Force, participate in a special Mass in St. Peter's Square on June 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Italian officer: Being a policeman isn't a job, it's a way of life

During an audience with Pope Francis and the policeman of Italy, a young officer explained that his job is in... Read more

Pope Francis preaches the Pentecost homily in St. Peter's Basilica on June 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Holy Spirit enlivens Church, preaches Pope on Pentecost

On the feast of Pentecost, Pope Francis focused his homily and Angelus address on the work of the Holy Spirit... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students in the Paul VI Audience Hall on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Reject mediocrity, Pope encourages young pilgrims

Pope Francis on Saturday evening made a phone call to a group of young Italians who were on pilgrimage, encouraging... Read more

A view of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall. ?w=200&h=150

Three faiths pray for Holy Land peace

Representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam said prayers from their respective religious communities at Sunday’s historic “Invocation for Peace” at... Read more

(L-R) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Francis, Israeli President Shimon Peres and Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Invocation for Peace in the Vatican Gardens June 8. ?w=200&h=150

Pope prays for peace with Israeli and Palestinian presidents

Pope Francis welcomed the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican on Sunday evening for an unprecedented meeting of... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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