Archive for September 6, 2017

Colombian pilgrims attend Pope Francis' General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 20, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Simplicity and transparency are key to Pope Francis' Colombia trip

Simplicity and transparency have been key words in the preparations for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, according to the secretary... Read more

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, second of four 'dubia' cardinals, dies at 79

On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna, has died at the age of 79.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Venezuelan bishops' conference at the Vatican, June 8, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Venezuelan bishops to meet with Pope Francis in Colombia

Amid a dire political and human-rights crisis in Venezuela, Pope Francis will meet privately with “the bishops of Venezuela present... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Did this group lose its fundraising page because of its view on marriage?

A non-profit group dedicated to studying and explaining the effects of the sexual revolution claims that its ability to process... Read more

Cross of the Martyrs. ?w=200&h=150

Filipino archbishop: Face opposition with a martyr's courage

Despite hostility, the Church must teach the truth of the Gospel with the courage of the martyrs, said the archbishop... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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