Archive for January 15, 2016

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These three Catholic inmates in Milan are making Eucharistic Hosts

The penitential path for three convicted murderers in Italy includes a unique role at Mass: they make the Eucharistic hosts... Read more

Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to the retirement home Bruno Buozzi on Jan. 15, 2016 in Rome, Italy. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis kicks off monthly works of mercy with surprise visits

True to form, the pope of the surprise papal visit dropped by two different nursing homes in Rome unannounced on... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Undercover investigators dismiss Planned Parenthood lawsuit as 'frivolous'

Planned Parenthood is suing the pro-life group that released a series of undercover videos exposing its role in offering fetal... Read more

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'How good it is for brothers to be together' – a papal history in synagogues

On Sunday Pope Francis will become the third pontiff to cross the threshold of the Major Temple in Rome, the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

The number of Christian martyrs has tripled in two years.

In 2013, there were some 2,100 Christians killed for faith-related reasons across the globe. Last year, that number rose to... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

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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