Archive for May 30, 2015

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Vatican's arduous task of communicating in the modern age

What needs to change in the Vatican's communications department to make it worthy of Pope Francis? How are the problems... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Renowned author, uncompromisingly Catholic: Flannery O'Connor chosen for new postage stamp

Award-winning American author and devout Roman Catholic Flannery O’Connor will appear on a new postage stamp this summer, the U.S.... Read more

Pope Francis blesses people with disabilities at the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square on May 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: abortion, euthanasia, abandonment of migrants are 'attacks against humanity'

A civilization whose technological advancements do not seek to protect the most vulnerable, from conception until natural death, fails to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with a group of 20 children with disabilities May 29, 2015 in the Santa Marta house. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope to sick children: Don’t be afraid to ask God 'Why?'

“Why do children suffer?” Pope Francis asked this of a group of children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their... Read more

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Missouri bishops urge state to refrain from executing convicted child-killer next month

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A close-up of the tomb of St. Ceclia at the basilica dedicated to her in Trastevere, Rome, Italy.

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