Archive for September 8, 2017

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Casa Santa Marta on April 11, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis beatifies two Colombian martyrs

During Mass in Colombia on Friday, Pope Francis beatified two martyrs from the country, both of whom were killed in... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake

Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major... Read more

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Prisoners in Colombia unite in prayer for Pope Francis' visit

Prison inmates from jails around Colombia prepared themselves spiritually for the Pope's visit to their country through prayers, letters, messages,... Read more

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Want peace? Teach kids how to dialogue, archbishop says

Peace is something that must begin in childhood, the Holy See's representative told the United Nations, stressing the need for... Read more

Pope Francis addresses a crowd at the National Reconciliation Encounter held at Las Malocas Park in Villavicencio, Colombia, Sept. 8, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Forgiveness is the first step to ending cycle of violence, Pope says

Pope Francis told the Colombian people Friday that while it will be challenging, they must let go the anger caused... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

NY court unanimously rejects assisted suicide in major pro-life victory

New York’s highest court upheld the state’s ban on assisted suicide Thursday, in what Catholic leaders have called an important... Read more