Archive for September 25, 2015

Parker Langdon playing priest (with little brother, 'Deacon Lincoln'). Courtesy of the Langdon family. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

This nine year-old wants to meet Francis – oh, and be pope someday too

Ever since he started attending Catholic schools three years ago, nine year-old Parker Langdon has wanted to be a priest.  Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Performing for the Pope in Philly: a chat with some of the talent

Musicians, comedians, performers and artists from the around the world are eager to reinforce the message of the family and... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the UN General Assembly on Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Full Text: Pope Francis' address to the United Nations General Assembly

Pope Francis will formally address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Friday, September 25th, 2015 at 8:30... Read more

Pope Francis' historic address to the U.N. in New York City on Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN

On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their... Read more

Pope Francis participates in an interreligious prayer service at Ground Zero, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Destruction is always personal, Pope Francis reflects at Ground Zero

After his Friday meeting with loved ones of fallen first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the Holy... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during an interreligious prayer service at Ground Zero, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Full Text: Pope Francis' speech at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

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A giant mural of Pope Francis in New York City. ?w=200&h=150

Can a giant Pope Francis mural move the hearts of New Yorkers?

In the heart of Manhattan, a giant mural of Pope Francis looks out over New York City, smiling and waving.... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Aug. 12, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem

Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more

Madison Square Garden prepares for the Papal Mass, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily during Mass at Madison Square Garden

Pope Francis is saying Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and has just delivered his homily. Please... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston gives a keynote address in Philadelphia at the World Meeting of Families, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal O'Malley to families: Want to evangelize? You'd better have these two qualities

As thousands of Catholics descended upon Philadelphia to hear talks about family and faith, Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley had a... Read more

Pope Francis meets with schoolchildren at Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Never lose sight of your dreams, Pope tells Harlem schoolkids

When Martin Luther King, Jr. uttered his famous line “I have a dream”, he was thinking of you. Those were... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to New York City: Jesus still walks our streets. Tell everyone!

Pope Francis on Friday had a brief, but urgent, reminder for the Catholics of New York City. They must proclaim... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

How the Pope used the environment to preach to the UN

Pope Francis’ appeal to the United Nations General Assembly to care for both the environment and the human person was... Read more

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