Archive for November 30, 2017

Pope Francis at the the National Martyr’s Memorial in Savar, Bangladesh. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope lands in Bangladesh, visits two national landmarks

After landing in Bangladesh Thursday afternoon, Pope Francis made visits to two of the country’s important landmarks – the National... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to authorities in Dhaka, Bangladesh after his arrival Nov. 30, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope kicks off Bangladesh visit with call to action on Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis arrived in Bangladesh with words of praise for the humanitarian assistance the nation has given to Rohingya Muslim... Read more

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New tests have confirmed the age of the Holy Sepulchre

Following the recent restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, archaeologists have confirmed the construction dates of the structure surrounding what is... Read more

Fr. Wilbert Mireh with his mother and brother, on his ordination day, May 2013.  ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest

When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities.  This week Fr.... Read more

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By Perry West

Archbishop says #staywoke this Christmas season

In preparation for the first Sunday of Advent, the Archbishop of Los Angeles has said the season is a time... Read more

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LA Archdiocese creates website to take action for DACA youth

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, CA has encouraged Catholics in the U.S. to advocate for an extension to... Read more

Pope Francis lays hands on a Bangladeshi deacon as he ordains him to the priesthood during a Dec. 1, 2017 Mass in Dhaka. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh

Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood.  Read more