Articles by Elise Harris
Pope cancels hospital visit due to 'sudden indisposition'
Jun 27, 2014 / 07:24 amAs spectators were awaiting the visit of Pope Francis to an Roman hospital, it was announced by Bishop Claudio Giuliodori that the pontiff cancelled his visit due to a “sudden indisposition.”
Pope Francis: love of God is both generous, active
Jun 27, 2014 / 06:18 amPope Francis focused his daily homily for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the nature of love between God and his people.
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
Jun 27, 2014 / 04:11 amIn an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which can be regained by offering hope through our solidarity with those who suffer.
Vatican releases outline for October synod on the family
Jun 26, 2014 / 15:43 pmDivided into three parts, the Vatican's newly released outline that will drive discussion during the upcoming synod touches on the nature of families and current challenges they face.
Pope: Jesus was a pastor, not a 'moralistic' power-seeker
Jun 26, 2014 / 12:14 pmIn his daily homily Pope Francis warned of those who reduce the faith to moralism and ambition, stating that people in Jesus' time followed him because he spoke the truth in a way they understood.
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
Jun 26, 2014 / 06:34 amIn an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which can be regained by offering hope through our solidarity with those who suffer.
Franciscans of the Immaculate to receive house in Rome
Jun 26, 2014 / 04:18 amThe Vatican has revealed that a house is being sought for members of the Friars of the Immaculate who study in Rome, and assured that Pope Francis is well-informed on the order’s temporary receivership.
Vatican to appoint adviser for Legionaries of Christ
Jun 26, 2014 / 02:01 amIn a statement released by Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., the Vatican spokesman revealed that the Holy See is to appoint an adviser to assist the Legionaries in the revision of their newly-drafted constitutions.
Vatican upholds nature, importance of family in UN session
Jun 25, 2014 / 06:54 amDuring the 26th Session of the U.N.’s Human Rights Council, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi affirmed that the family nourished by the marriage of one man and one woman offers a “dynamic energy” to society.
Being a Christian means belonging to the Church, Pope affirms
Jun 25, 2014 / 03:30 amIn his general audience address Pope Francis drew attention to how God formed the Church to unify humanity, stating that no one is saved on their own, but rather through the help of others.
Bishop: government corruption a factor in Boko Haram violence
Jun 24, 2014 / 16:16 pmThe bishop of a northern Nigerian diocese said at a conference last week that among the factors which has led to violence by a radial Islamist group there is the government's corruption and lack of administration.
Pope: a Christian does not announce himself, but the Lord
Jun 24, 2014 / 08:50 amIn his homily for the feast of John the Baptist’s birth, Pope Francis emphasized that a true Christian puts oneself aside in order for God to be seen, as John the Baptist did.
Sudanese woman sentenced to death re-arrested
Jun 24, 2014 / 06:36 amAfter having her death sentence for refusing to renounce her Christian faith revoked by the Sudanese court yesterday, Meriam Ibrahim has been re-arrested along with her husband at an airport.
Vatican cricket team to play Church of England in first tour
Jun 24, 2014 / 04:19 amSt. Peter’s Cricket team begins their “Light of Faith Tour” this fall, which includes a warm-up game against a team from the Royal Household, and a final match against the Anglican Church at Canterbury.
Defend others before the Father, Pope Francis urges
Jun 23, 2014 / 08:12 amIn his daily homily Pope Francis warned that those who judge others are “obsessed” and far from God, stating that in order to be close we must defend others rather than hastily accuse them.
Bosnian Catholics in a 'grave position,' cardinal warns
Jun 23, 2014 / 04:44 amDuring a recent conference in Bosnia discussing interreligious violence Cardinal Vinko Puljic spoke of the country’s historic divisions, stating that Catholics face great persecution due to a lack of ethnic equality.
Pope encourages priests to work in joy, brotherhood
Jun 21, 2014 / 05:01 amDuring his one day his visit to Italian town Cassano all'Jonio, Pope Francis met with the priests of the diocese, speaking of the joy of the priesthood, but also of the dangers of an individualistic culture.
Pope warns against false securities of wealth, vanity, power
Jun 20, 2014 / 10:32 amIn his homily at Friday's Mass, Pope Francis cautioned attendees not to place their security in false treasures which enslave and weigh us down, but rather in the treasures of heaven that lead to freedom.
Pope: problem of drug use is not solved by other drugs
Jun 20, 2014 / 07:37 amIn a message for an international conference on enforcing drug laws, Pope Francis denounced the trend of offering addicts narcotics as a substitute for hard drugs, stating that it only worsens the problem.
Bosnian school seeks to strengthen interethnic relations
Jun 20, 2014 / 05:34 amA Catholic school founded in Sarajevo, Bosnia during the country’s recent war has made it their goal to teach children to embrace ethnic differences, without letting them hinder interpersonal relations.