Archive for December 17, 2016
The Catholic Church desperately needs artists.
“Man can live without science, he can live without bread, but without beauty he could no longer live, because there... Read more
Too many people misunderstand the 'vegetative state'
Martin Pistorius was a healthy 12-year-old boy living in South Africa with his family in the late 1980s when he... Read more
Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it
Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their... Read more
What happens when you give the Pope a birthday present?
Pope Francis will receive thousands of gifts for his 80th birthday Saturday, from heads of state and the ordinary faithful. Read more
Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary
Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more
Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more
Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday. Read more
Why speak about the poor? Look to Christmas, Pope Francis says
There’s a Christmas reason to speak always about the poor and about mercy, Pope Francis told a benefit concert Saturday. Read more
