Archive for February 11, 2015

A crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, one of the sites of the Hearts Aflame pilgrimage for priests and religious. ?w=200&h=150

Franciscan Holy Land pilgrimage aims to revitalize priests' ministry

An upcoming twenty-day Holy Land pilgrimage for priests and religious aims at being a renewal program to help them become... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

A women's shelter or a graveyard – how '50 Shades of Grey' ends in real life

Valentine’s Day plans do not typically include domestic abuse.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Go forth! Ministry leaders instructed to encounter God in the poor

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference exhorted a group of Catholic leaders to go forth in ministry to serve... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. addresses journalists during a May 15, 2014 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students in Paul VI audience hall on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society

In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more

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Africa is for the young – and Pope Francis knows it

Pope Francis has encouraged African bishops to focus efforts on young people, suggesting education can help them counter new forms... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Could a new charity department lead a reformed Roman Curia?

The secretary of the Council of Cardinals will present tomorrow at the consistory a proposal for curial reform based on... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Two years into retirement, the legacy of Father Benedict endures

Two years to the day since Pope Benedict XVI told the world of his historic decision to step down from... Read more

Michelangelo's The Creation of Eve, from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, c. 1510.?w=200&h=150

Natural family planning, theology of the body – the Church's 'best-kept secrets'

If you ask Archbishop Aquila, theology of the body and natural family planning – both practical resources on human sexuality... Read more