Archive for January 16, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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' 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
'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
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
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
