Archive for June 21, 2017
Can relics unite Catholics and Orthodox? Pope Francis thinks so.
Common veneration of relics is one of the tools Pope Francis is using to foster ecumenical relations with the Eastern... Read more
El Salvador's first cardinal a friend of Blessed Oscar Romero
Pope Francis' decision to elevate Bishop José Gregorio Rosa Chávez is unprecedented: not only is he the first Salvadoran cardinal,... Read more
Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to a troubled South Sudan
After the Vatican stated last month the postponement of Pope Francis’ proposed trip to South Sudan, they announced Wednesday that... Read more
We must speak, act more on criminal justice reform, Christian leaders insist
With the justice system rife with abuse, there is still much work to be done to call the faithful to... Read more
Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork
Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more
The little-known final interview of Ted Bundy: Porn motivated me
He was one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. Read more
Pro-lifers claim victory in Georgia House vote
Abortion rights groups invested heavily and lost in Tuesday night’s runoff special election for a Georgia House seat, and pro-lifers... Read more
US bishops launch 2017 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have launched a website and video to mark the beginning of this year’s Fortnight for Freedom, focusing... Read more
