Archive for June 17, 2015

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By Mary Farrow

Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod

In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'

Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says

Instead of blaming God when a parent loses a child – or vice versa – families should remember that because... Read more

Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri celebrating Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary, Sriracha in Chantaburi Diocese in Thailand on June 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

In Thailand, Catholic seminary marks eight vibrant decades

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Minor Seminary in Thailand’s Chantaburi diocese has spent 80 years forming young men to be... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

A meeting to remember: seminarians chat with Benedict XVI

Several enthusiastic seminarians met with Benedict XVI at the Vatican Gardens on Tuesday – even though it is their exam... Read more

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Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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