Archive for August 11, 2015

Bishop Flavien-Michel Malké of the Syriac Diocese of Gazireh, who was martyred Aug. 29, 1915, and will be beatified Aug. 29, 2015. Public domain photo.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

This Syriac bishop will be beatified on the 100th anniversary of his martyrdom

On Saturday Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the martyrdom of Flavien-Michel Malké, a Syriac Catholic bishop who was killed... Read more

A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass. ?w=200&h=150

Stop chatting during the Sign of Peace, says Brazilian bishop

The sign of peace during Mass is not a time for congratulations or small talk, but a prayerful time to... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Brazilian community of Varginha July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

For Pope Francis, achieving peace means overcoming indifference

The Vatican announced Tuesday that the theme for 2016’s World Day of Peace will focus on a topic Pope Francis... Read more

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A 'Buzzfeed' you can believe in – ChurchPOP marks one remarkable year

Marking the first birthday of ChurchPOP, a site for shareable Christian fun and inspiration, founder and editor Brantly Millegan said... Read more

Pro-Life March in Accra. ?w=200&h=150

What a pro-life march looks like in Ghana

More than 1,000 people took part in a pro-life march in Ghana’s capital of Accra, seeking to protect all life... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

US embassy to the Holy See begins move to new location

This week the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has begun its move to a new building – which shares... Read more