Articles by Elise Harris
Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects
Aug 17, 2014 / 13:31 pmAt the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will walk away with is a higher value of his faith, thanks to the profound devotion of Korean Catholics.
Taiwan pilgrims: Pope not just for Catholics, but for the world
Aug 17, 2014 / 11:05 amA group of pilgrims who traveled from Taiwan to participate in events surrounding Pope Francis’ visit have expressed their joy at seeing him, particularly for the beatification of 124 Korean martyrs.
Koreans electric with joy over visit of Pope Francis
Aug 16, 2014 / 11:04 amPope Francis has received a warm welcome from the Korean people, many of whom praise him for his acts of compassion, stating that he has the power to provoke a change for the better.
Chinese youth moved to tears by Pope's informal remarks
Aug 15, 2014 / 23:04 pmA young man from Hong Kong was moved by Pope Francis’ off-the-cuff remarks during the opening celebration of the 6th Asian Youth Day, stating that the pontiff spoke to them “heart-to-heart.”
Youth who lunched with Pope impressed by his humility
Aug 15, 2014 / 07:26 amFollowing their lunch with Pope Francis, a Chinese and a Pakistani youth said the pontiff was like a humble father who wanted to be near them.
Meeting the Pope was 'glorious,' recounts Korean altar boy
Aug 14, 2014 / 13:02 pmA young altar server and his sister who presented flowers to Pope Francis during the welcoming ceremony for his arrival to South Korea reveal that they could hardly contain their excitement.
Korean journalist seeks to spread Pope’s message of peace
Aug 14, 2014 / 11:00 amA journalist with South Korea’s leading radio and television network has voiced her joy at covering the papal visit, as well as her desire for his message of peace to lead the nation to a more hopeful future.
Faithful drawn by accessibility of St. Clare, basilica priest reflects
Aug 11, 2014 / 16:14 pmThe Aug. 11 Feast of Saint Clare is an occasion for the people of Assisi to show their devotion to the beloved saint, with whom they feel a profound connection, said a local priest.
Pope Francis takes to Twitter in appeal for Iraqi citizens
Aug 11, 2014 / 04:55 amSince Friday Pope Francis has been tweeting three times a day asking faithful and parishes to both pray for those affected by violence in Iraq, as well as to offer material support.
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq, Gaza during Sunday angelus
Aug 10, 2014 / 05:23 amAfter leading faithful in the Marian prayer, Pope Francis again urged prayers and international help for the current conflict in Iraq and Gaza, revealing that his personal envoy to Iraq will leave Monday.
Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq'
Aug 8, 2014 / 15:30 pmA priest hailing from what used to be Iraq’s largest Christian city has lamented the exodus of over 100,000 Christians from the city, many of whom are fleeing on foot with no food, money or water.
Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes to prevent religious genocide
Aug 8, 2014 / 09:15 amLate Thursday night the Obama administration announced that it has launched a military and humanitarian operation to protect both U.S. personnel and Iraqi civilians against ISIS attacks.
Pope Francis appoints personal envoy to Iraq
Aug 8, 2014 / 06:54 amIn light of the increasingly dramatic situation of Christians in Iraq following the expansion of ISIS forces to the plain of Nineveh, Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Fernando Filoni as his personal envoy.
Pope issues urgent appeal for global help of Iraqi Christians
Aug 7, 2014 / 07:34 amAs Iraq’s largest Christian city fell into the hands of the Islamic State, Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal asking for peace, and called for worldwide efforts to assist those affected by increasing violence.
Religious leaders help build dialogue in conflict, ambassador says
Aug 7, 2014 / 04:33 amAmid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See lauded Pope Francis’ continued calls for peace, stating that religious leaders often help two sides of a conflict foster trust.
Pope: mercy, compassion at heart of new covenant
Aug 6, 2014 / 04:13 amIn his first general audience since June, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church, explaining that Jesus fulfills the Old Testament by giving a new teaching on mercy in the beatitudes.
Pope Francis to give live radio interview on Argentine station
Aug 5, 2014 / 04:50 amThis Friday Pope Francis is slated to give a live interview on an Argentine radio station that he helped raise the money to found while Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Pope Francis calls Spanish convent for the second time
Aug 4, 2014 / 07:16 amCalling a Carmelite convent in Lucena, Spain for the second time since December, Pope Francis contacted the nuns asking them to give his affection and blessing to all the people in their town.
Firing of Polish doctor over abortion refusal sparks outcry
Aug 2, 2014 / 15:02 pmThe removal one of Poland's top doctors as director of Holy Family hospital in Warsaw for refusing to perform an abortion has drawn widespread criticism, with many stating the act violated legal grounds.
Pope surprises Jesuits for dinner on feast of Saint Ignatius
Aug 1, 2014 / 07:35 amIn honor of the feast commemorating the founder of their order, Pope Francis made a last minute phone call to the head of the Jesuit General Curia expressing his desire to eat dinner with them.