Archive for January 23, 2015

St. Peter's statue in the square of the Vatican basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis completes new Vatican office to tackle clergy abuse

Pope Francis completed the membership of the new Vatican body with responsibility for dealing with clerical sex abuse on Wednesday, ... Read more

This image of St. Therese of Lisieux was a gift presented to Pope Francis by French journalist Caroline Pigozzi. Photo courtesy of Caroline Pigozzi.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Flea market find becomes heavenly gift for Pope Francis

The journalist who won a big smile from Pope Francis after giving him an image of St. Therese of Lisieux... Read more

The Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon, Louis Sako, speaks during a prayer vigil at St. John Lateran in Rome, Oct. 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Leading Iraqi Christian calls on Muslims to confront 'culture of hatred'

The Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon has encouraged Iraqi Muslims to confront violent extremists, stressing the need to return to peaceful... Read more

Pope Francis greets the ill and disabled during his General Audience Nov. 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Fostering close ties: what family life teaches us about communication

Pope Francis chose the family as his theme for this year’s World Communications Day, saying that as the first place... Read more

Venerable Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz. Photo courtesy of Holy Name Catholic Church, Washington D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

American priest among saints causes advanced by Pope Francis

Servant of God Aloysius Schwartz is one of the 11 causes for canonization that Pope Francis advanced yesterday, and will... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

For Pope Francis, faith is a criterion in investigating a marriage's validity

In investigating the validity of a marriage, ecclesial judges should consider whether the decision to marry was made in the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his Wednesday general audience on June 18, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Confession isn't the 'dry-cleaners' – it's an embrace from God

Pope Francis said that confessing our sins isn't a “mechanical” procedure like getting a stained removed but rather a joyful... Read more

Young people hold prolife signs during the 2015 March for Life in Washington D.C. on Jan. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Who inspires the young pro-lifers of today? Pope Francis

Young pro-life advocates emphasized Pope Francis’ influence on their witness for the defenseless unborn child at the 2015 March for... Read more