Archive for May 7, 2015

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Rome prepares for Holy Year of Mercy – with ice cream

Pilgrims and tourists strolling down the streets of Rome in the coming months may come across an unexpected treat –... Read more

Newly married couples at St. Peter's Square awaiting to be blessed by Pope Francis, May 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Ahead of Ireland's marriage referendum, Dublin archbishop looks to Pope Francis

Both Pope Francis’ clear affirmation of marriage as a union of a man and a woman and his efforts to... Read more

Pope Francis with the Harlem Globetrotters at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, May 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to star athletes: Don't forget to go to Mass

On Thursday Pope Francis demonstrated his keen interest in uniting sports with faith, telling members of Italy's Lazio club not... Read more

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Pope urges bishops in African nation to oppose violence toward women

Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged Christians in the west African nation of Mali to provide a strong witness of the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Prayer breakfast speakers urge supplication for religious liberty, family

Prayer is sorely needed as existential threats face faith, the family, and religious liberty in the U.S., Catholic leaders insisted... Read more