Archive for September 23, 2015
Pope Francis to Obama: Religious freedom is beyond price
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded U.S. president Barack Obama that religious freedom is one of America's most “precious possessions,” while lauding... Read more
Immigrants enrich America and the Church, Pope affirms
In the longest speech of his trip so far, Pope Francis on Wednesday praised U.S. bishops for their commitment to... Read more
Why Pope Francis is here, according to Bishop Robert Barron
Chatter over politics – and whether or not Pope Francis is a communist – has taken center stage since he... Read more
New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Everyone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations... Read more
Pope Francis: Imitate Saint Junipero Serra, be trailblazers for Christ
Pope Francis made history Wednesday by performing the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil, of St. Junipero Serra. Read more
Iraqi Christians who fled Islamic State share their story
The plight of Christians in the Middle East was the focus of an educational and fundraising event in Denver on... Read more
Possible papal detour: a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
A previously unscheduled visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. might be added to the papal... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: efforts to 'soften' Christ's teaching ignore the Good News of mercy
Efforts to ‘soften’ Christian teaching on the family are not a solution for those wounded by sin, Cardinal Robert Sarah,... Read more
Care for environment is a moral duty, not a political football, bishop tells Americans
After Pope Francis insisted at the White House that the present moment is “critical” for addressing the threat of climate... Read more
Pope Francis made surprise stop at Little Sisters of the Poor to show support
Pope Francis paid a short visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor community in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to... Read more
