Archive for July 27, 2016
The story of Poland's majestic 'underground salt cathedral'
Located just southeast of Krakow, the Wieliczka salt mine is famous for many things – most notably its underground chapels,... Read more
En route to Krakow, Pope says world is at war, but it's not a war of religions
On the flight to Poland for World Youth Day, Pope Francis on Wednesday responded to recent violence across the globe... Read more
Francis to Polish leaders: Remember the past, but look to the future
After landing in Krakow on Wednesday, Pope Francis told Polish leaders to take a look at their history and use... Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
What Pope Francis told young immigrants in Texas
As thousands of youth gather in Krakow this week for World Youth Day with Pope Francis, hundreds of undocumented immigrants... Read more
Tim Kaine draws ire over flip-flop on Hyde Amendment
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine has reportedly changed his mind on a long-standing policy preventing government funding of most... Read more
Syrian brothers reunite at WYD, and ask the world to pray
Among the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at World Youth Day are two brothers, recently reunited. Read more
Even a former Obama staffer thinks the Democratic platform is extreme
The Democratic Party platform has drawn the ire of critics – including a member of Barack Obama’s former campaign –... Read more
In first balcony talk, Pope tells youth to 'make chaos'
On his first night in Krakow Pope Francis was already stirring things up with participants in WYD by hosting an... Read more
