Archive for January 16, 2015

Blessed Junípero Serra.?w=200&h=150

California bishops to Pope: Thanks for the new saint!

Two California bishops have voiced elation and gratitude at Pope Francis’ announcement that he will canonize Blessed Junípero Serra, OFM,... Read more

Sister and brother, Dolorosa and Joay, traveled 12 hours by boat from their home province of Aklan to Manila to see Pope Francis, Jan. 15, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Twelve hours on a boat to tell Pope Francis 'I love you'

Dolorosa and Joay traveled on a 12-hour boat trip from their home province in the Philippines to Manila, where they... Read more

Pope Francis presented this 16th century atlas from the Vatican Library to the President of the Philippines on Jan. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Here's what Pope Francis gave the president of the Philippines

During his first full day in the Philippines, Pope Francis met with President Benigno Aquino and other officials at the... Read more

Pope Francis at the Encounter with Families in Manila, Jan. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

What threatens families? Redefining marriage, Pope says

Warning that “every threat to the family is a threat to society itself,” Pope Francis called on the people of... Read more

Natividad, 82, waited in her wheelchair outside of Manila's Cathedral overnight to see Pope Francis on Jan. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

She died and came back to life 3 times; now she's here to see the Pope

Eighty-two year-old Natividad camped out in Manila overnight to see Pope Francis – despite a health history of clinically dying... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with journalists aboard the papal plane Jan. 12, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Paul VI was right to warn against contraception, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How to join the US bishops in 9 Days for Life

The U.S. bishops hope a new pro-life prayer campaign will unite Catholics against not only abortion, but other threats to... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with Holy See press officer Fr. Federico Lombardi during their flight to Sri Lanka, Jan. 12, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Gay marriage is 'ideological colonization,' says Vatican spokesman

Remarking on Pope Francis' strong words against the threats which “ideological colonization” poses to the family, the Vatican's spokesman told... Read more

Crowds outside the Manila cathedral, where Pope Francis said Mass Jan. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's visit will have a 'huge impact', Filipino ambassador believes

Mercedes Arrastia Tuason, the Philippines' ambassador to the Holy See, told EWTN News' Antonio Gonsalves in a Jan. 15 interview... Read more

Participants in the 2014 March for Marriage stand outside the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Brace yourselves: same-sex marriage ruling coming this Supreme Court term

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide this term if same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide, the judicial body... Read more

Supporters hold 'Women for Religious Freedom' signs outside the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

As political leaders look abroad, bishops insist on religious liberty in US

Religious and political leaders insisted that religious freedom is necessary for service and peace worldwide on Jan. 16, observed as... Read more

Relics of Blesseds Louis and Zelie Martin, parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, in a reliquary at St. Patrick's, Columbus. ?w=200&h=150

Ahead of Synod, UK Catholics to venerate relics of St Therese's parents

Catholics in the Diocese of Portsmouth will have an invaluable opportunity this May to venerate the relics of St. Therese... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at Tacloban in the Philippines Jan. 17. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis' heartfelt words for typhoon survivors: Jesus is there for you!

Pope Francis on Saturday spoke to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in an impromptu homily, voicing compassion for their plight and... Read more

Pope Francis and Archbishop John Du embrace at a Mass in Tacloban Jan. 17. ?w=200&h=150

'We will always be grateful,' Filipino archbishop tells Pope Francis

Although Tacloban was “ground zero” of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster that brought fear, suffering, and death, a Philippines bishop has... Read more

Pope Francis at the cathedral of the Philippines' Archdiocese of Palo Jan. 17.?w=200&h=150

Inbound typhoon cuts short Pope Francis' visit to Leyte

Pope Francis regretfully announced his early departure from the Philippines island of Leyte, leading people in prayers for protection against... Read more

Karen Papellero at the papal Mass in Tacloban Jan. 17. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow,Alan Holdren

Rain during papal Mass a small sacrifice compared to Typhoon Haiyan

Hundreds of thousands of people put up with the rain and the wind to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope... Read more

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