Archive for June 24, 2015

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Transfixed by the face of Jesus: Pilgrims at the Shroud of Turin

At this year's exposition of the Shroud of Turin, pilgrims reflected on looking upon what some believe to be Christ's... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they'll only get worse

Family wounds that aren’t dealt with in a healthy and timely manner can have devastating effects on both spouses and... Read more

Participants in the 2014 synod depart the the Vatican's Synod Hall, October 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Synod on the Family's working document sets the stage for spirited discussion

That the discussion at October's Synod on the Family is going to be a lively one is indicated by the... Read more

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Coming to the World Meeting of Families: Andrea Bocelli

Renowned classical tenor Andrea Bocelli is accustomed to performing sold-out concerts around the world. He is comfortable center stage at... Read more

Marriage supporters rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, April 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Don't overturn social order, faith leaders urge Supreme Court before marriage case

As the Supreme Court will rule on same-sex marriage before the month’s end, over 50,000 Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Jewish... Read more

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The one theologian you need to know about when reading Laudato Si'

With so many interpretations being presented for Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Fr. Robert Barron says only one theologian can give... Read more