Archive for March 3, 2018

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

This little pilgrim got a big blessing from Pope Francis

When pilgrims in the Eternal City hope to get an up-close view of the pope, or even shake his hand,... Read more

Martin Mosebach in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

'Do you stand by what you believe?'- Mosebach on ISIS killings

Martin Mosebach is the author of “The 21: A Journey into the Land of the Coptic Martyrs.”  Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Washington archdiocese issues Amoris Laetitia marriage plan

The Archdiocese of Washington has released a pastoral plan aiming to implement Amoris Laetitia within the archdiocese.  Read more

Pope Francis incenses the altar during Mass in Gyumri Armenia June 25, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church added to liturgical calendar

On Saturday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as... Read more

Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope praises work of nurses, recalls the one who saved his life

Speaking to a group of nurses on Saturday, Pope Francis thanked them for their valuable work and paid a tribute... Read more

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The historic city of Aleppo, Syria.

Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities

Lebanese Christians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on Dec. 8, 2024.

Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, recently announced that it has awarded $800,000 to recipients of its scholarship fund.

Papal Foundation announces $800,000 of scholarship awards to 110 religious and laypeople

Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview

The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway.

Norwegian parish holds Day of Prayer for Unborn in response to new abortion laws

John Traynor is believed to be the first British Catholic to be cured at Lourdes.

Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’

Cardinal Mykola Bychok is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic prelate.

World’s youngest cardinal is just 44 years old

Pope Francis prays at the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Why cardinals get Roman churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ use of titular parishes

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