Archive for February 6, 2015

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Edoardo Menichelli of Ancona-Osimo, who will be made a cardinal Feb. 14, at the Vatican on Jan. 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Archbishop Edoardo Menichelli: a talented preacher and soon-to-be cardinal

When he learned in January Pope Francis would make him a cardinal, Archbishop Edoardo Menichelli of Ancona-Osimo did not want... Read more

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Awaiting an ecology encyclical, everyone wants Pope Francis' support

In view of the much anticipated encyclical on ecology, countries, agencies, and even industries are seeking papal support in advance... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pray – don't speculate – about the Vatican family synod, say novena organizers

Amid concern over whether or not October's Synod on the Family will protect the Church's teaching on marriage, one lay... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Thanksgiving Mass for Canadian Saints François of Laval and Marie of the Incarnation on Oct. 12, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Modern martyrs are massacred by 'corrupt people who hate Jesus'

In his homily on Friday Pope Francis said that he is moved whenever he thinks of the many Christians killed... Read more

 A couple newly married by Pope Francis receives communion in St. Peter's Basilica on Sept. 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis backs traditional marriage as Slovakia vote looms

With Slovaks set to hit the polls on tomorrow's referendum on marriage, Pope Francis used this week's general audience as... Read more

Fr. Alessandro Dordi. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Bergamo/diocesibg.it.?w=200&h=150

Killed by terrorists, named a martyr: the life of Fr. Alessandro Dordi

On Feb. 3, Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Alessandro Dordi, an Italian priest whose work of evangelization with... Read more