Archive for March 14, 2016

Pope Francis bowed in prayer in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope mourns 'tragic loss of life' after attack in Turkey

Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead.  Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Feb. 24, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope announces Palestinian as winner of international teaching prize

A Palestinian school teacher on Sunday became the recipient of a US$1m international award for her work with children –... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, March 14, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

In the face of suffering, let's entrust ourselves to God – Pope Francis

Speaking days after the death of a homeless man on the streets of Rome, Pope Francis during Mass on Monday... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Priest admits to relaying confidential documents in 'Vatileaks' trial

During a Vatican City trial on Monday over a case in which five individuals are accused of leaking and disseminating... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

House backs genocide label for Christians under ISIS

The U.S. House of Representative voted Monday to declare that what is happening to Christians and other ethnic and religious... Read more

Latest news

Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Dec 08
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today's readings

TRENDING