Archive for July 6, 2016

The body of Saint Maria Goretti is venerated by the faithful at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Photo by George Martell/Archdioese of Boston via Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0).?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Saint Maria Goretti calls us to be 'witnesses of forgiveness'

Pope Francis has marked the feast of the young martyr St. Maria Goretti by calling the faithful to follow her... Read more

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Court rules Christian Mingle must allow LGBT couples

A California court ruled last week that ChristianMingle and it’s affiliate faith-based dating websites must allow LGBT singles to search... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the parents of Beau Jordan Solomon July 6, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis meets with parents of American student killed in Rome

After the tragic death of Beau Solomon in Rome late last week, Pope Francis met with the young student’s parents,... Read more

Pope Francis meets with 200 poor, sick and disabled pilgrims from the diocese of Lyon in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall July 6, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis tells poor they are 'the treasures of the Church'

On Wednesday Pope Francis met with a group of poor and disabled pilgrims, calling them the “treasures of the Church,”... Read more

Pope Francis drinks from an Argentina cup at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 7, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Respect indigenous cultures, traditions, Pope asks in new prayer video

Pope Francis has dedicated the month of July to praying for the world’s indigenous peoples, asking specifically in his new... Read more

Cardinal Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, says Mass in the London Oratory for the Sacra Liturgia conference, July 6, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Sarah encourages priests to celebrate Mass facing east

Cardinal Robert Sarah on Tuesday appealed to priests throughout the world to begin saying Mass facing the same direcation as... Read more

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Homeless Jesus inspires 911 calls in North Dakota

The Homeless Jesus statue is at it again.  Read more