Archive for October 7, 2015

Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square circa 1978. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

What was JPII's secret to inspiring the youth? His mere presence, secretary says

Ahead of next year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, the long-time secretary for Pope John Paul II explained how the... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a baby during the general audience in St. Peter's square on Aug. 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

What saves us from loneliness? Family! Pope Francis says

Family rescues us from indifference and loneliness and teaches us the essentials of life, Pope Francis said – adding that... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

New movement hopes to share the reality of marriage

A new group called the Marriage Reality Movement aims to help Catholics and others renew the vision of marriage in... Read more

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict embrace each other at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, June 30, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Ruini reflects on the Magisterium's continuity

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rome when Venerable Pius XII was Pope, emphasized... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia greets Pope Francis at Independence Hall, Sept. 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput: We need more accurate translations of synod docs

The Synod of Bishops’ English-language translations are not always accurate and some synod fathers are worried about whether they will... Read more

A young refugee rests after having fled from ISIS and arrived in Ankawa in the northern part of Erbil, Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

Religious leaders, scholars ask Obama to declare ISIS violence a genocide

More than 100 religious leaders, scholars, and human rights advocates signed a letter Monday asking President Obama to formally declare... Read more