Archive for October 18, 2015

Pope Francis addresses interreligious leaders in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

'Genuine religious faith' is a force against terrorist savagery, Holy See tells UN

The papal nuncio to the United Nations on Wednesday stressed the religious rejection of the “utter savagery” of terrorism and... Read more

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Hyatt Hotels changes policy around the globe, removes on-demand porn

In a major policy shift, the global hotel and resort chain Hyatt Hotels is cutting off access to on-demand video... Read more

Pope Francis canonizes four new saints in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 18, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Four new saints point to humility – not worldly power

On Sunday Pope Francis canonized four new saints, whose greatest legacy he said was their tireless imitation of Jesus in... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on August 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope prays for peace in the Holy Land amid escalating violence

Following multiple knife attacks in the Holy Land this weekend, Pope Francis has appealed for courage and strength in bringing... Read more

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Jack Traynor (next to child on first row) as a pilgrim to Lourdes in 1925, two years after his healing.

The healing of a Royal Navy sailor at Lourdes

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Detail of a 1964 West German postage stamp showing Father Alfred Delp.

The Nazi resister who had one of the most profound Advents ever

A pro-abortion activist displays abortion pills as she counter-protests during a pro-life rally on March 25, 2023, in New York City.

Trump commits to keeping abortion pill available

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior, which has programs for the disabled, elderly, and impoverished, argued caring for those in need is part of its religious mission.

Supreme Court to hear Catholic Charities case on whether serving the poor is religious act

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Cardinal Cupich asks Catholics ‘to receive holy Communion standing’ in Chicago Archdiocese

Pilgrims attend Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12, 2022, to mark the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn.

Archbishop Cordileone wants to encourage a devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in U.S.

Pope Francis meets with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2021.

Overturning Nancy Pelosi’s Communion ban: It’s too late for an appeal, expert says

Pope Francis blessing a baby during a general audience.

Vatican opens first day care for employees’ children

Statue of St. Lucy at the New Chapel of St. Lucy in Pampanga province, Philippines.

Pope Francis: St. Lucy is an example of female leadership in the Church

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