Archive for February 5, 2016

(L-R) Ronaldinho, José María del Corral, Pope Francis, Enrique Palmeyro, and Bryan Ruiz announce the Match for Peace at a Vatican press conference, Feb. 3, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis announces second soccer 'Match for Peace'

Sitting alongside soccer stars such as Ronaldinho and Bryan Ruiz on Wednesday, Pope Francis announced that a second edition of... Read more

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Journalist with microcephaly slams abortion push in Brazil

In the wake of the Zika virus outbreak in the Americas, one woman born with microcephaly – which is suspected... Read more

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By Elise Harris

'First in history' – Pope Francis to meet Russian Patriarch in Cuba

On Friday the Vatican announced that while on his way to Mexico, Pope Francis will stop in Cuba to meet... Read more

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'Justice has been served' – Bishop Conley on why he invited Bishop Finn to Lincoln

Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln defended his decision to allow Bishop Robert Finn, former bishop of Kansas City, Mo.,... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

A deadly mistake – Disability rights groups oppose Colo. assisted suicide bill

Disability advocates and medical professionals came out in opposition to a proposal in the Colorado legislature that would legalize assisted... Read more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

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Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

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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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