Articles by Ann Schneible
LA gets three new auxiliary bishops, including Fr. Robert Barron
Jul 21, 2015 / 06:03 amKnown for his online videos which tackle everything from the saints, to the “new atheism,” to the latest blockbuster film, Fr. Robert Barron will have a new responsibility: auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, one of the cultural capitals of the world.
Pope entrusts South America trip to Mary
Jul 19, 2015 / 08:14 amPope Francis entrusted his recent tri-nation voyage to South America to Our Lady of Guadalupe – praising the deeply-rooted Christianity in these countries, but also noting the social and economic challenges.
Slavery and climate – there's more in common than you think, Vatican says
Jul 15, 2015 / 14:47 pmThe link between climate change and human slavery is the topic of an international conference to be hosted by the Vatican later this month, in which Pope Francis will take part along with the mayors of major cities from around the world.
No controversy here – Pope sets record straight on family synod remarks
Jul 13, 2015 / 08:03 amDuring a press briefing on the return flight from South America, Pope Francis clarified that his call for prayer ahead of the upcoming Synod on the Family referred to today's family crisis generally – not, as some media have sources speculated, to “any point in particular.”
Pope lands in Ecuador, calls nation to continue in Catholic identity
Jul 5, 2015 / 13:45 pmLanding in Ecuador on Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis began his tri-nation visit to Latin America by stressing the Gospel’s role in fostering respect, dialogue, and care for the vulnerable, while praising the nation’s centuries-old Catholic heritage.
Human dignity must be center of political debate – Pope on Greek debt crisis
Jul 1, 2015 / 10:38 amPope Francis on Wednesday called for prayer for the people of Greece, shortly after the nation defaulted on a significant loan payment on its more than $300 billion debt.
Transfixed by the face of Jesus: Pilgrims at the Shroud of Turin
Jun 24, 2015 / 03:02 amAt this year's exposition of the Shroud of Turin, pilgrims reflected on looking upon what some believe to be Christ's own image – miraculously imprinted on a Jewish burial cloth 2,000 years ago.
Pope in Turin: Allow God to make us new
Jun 21, 2015 / 11:42 amPope Francis has challenged Christians to seek safety in God’s transformative power, and not in the world.
Pope Francis asks workers: give immigrants compassion, not blame
Jun 21, 2015 / 09:40 amPope Francis has encouraged workers not to blame their economic troubles on migrants, who are themselves often victims of injustice and treated like merchandise rather than human beings.
Shroud of Turin reminds us of all human suffering, Pope Francis says
Jun 21, 2015 / 06:42 amPope Francis prayed before the Shroud of Turin on Sunday and reflected on the role the reputed burial cloth of Jesus Christ can play in Christian spiritual life.
Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says
Jun 17, 2015 / 10:50 amInstead of blaming God when a parent loses a child – or vice versa – families should remember that because of Christ's resurrection death does not have the final say, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'
Jun 17, 2015 / 09:18 amSpeaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open heart” when they read his latest encyclical dedicated to the environment.
Minn. archbishop resigns with 'clear conscience' amid sex abuse charges
Jun 15, 2015 / 07:43 amPope Francis has accepted the resignation of the archbishop and an auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, less than two weeks after the archdiocese was charged with mishandling sexual abuse cases.
Pope Francis: Judges should protect human dignity, not violate it
Jun 13, 2015 / 09:00 amOn Saturday, Pope Francis spoke to members of an Italian judiciary council about their responsibility to protect man's dignity, and said a culture rooted in Christian values is necessary for keeping crimes and corruption at bay.
When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says
Jun 10, 2015 / 09:13 amDuring his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one.
Among the ruins of Iraq, Christians' faith burns brightly
Jun 8, 2015 / 23:03 pmDespite the potential threat from the nearby Islamic State, several monks and students in northern Iraq have found refuge in an ancient monastery, certain they are in God's hands no matter what happens.
Pope tells Bosnians to be 'tenacious' workers for peace
Jun 6, 2015 / 06:01 amDuring his daytrip to a country still marred by the effects of a recent war, Pope Francis said peace is not something that happens passively, but instead requires passionate action on the part of all.
Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians
Jun 4, 2015 / 13:42 pmPersecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to walk and pray in unity with those who cannot express their faith so openly.
War is the mother of poverty, Pope Francis says
Jun 3, 2015 / 14:30 pmIn his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lamented the suffering inflicted on families already struggling from poverty in countries torn by the “great predator” of war.
Pope offers prayers for victims of China's ferry disaster
Jun 3, 2015 / 09:32 amPope Francis on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the people of China following a ferry capsizing earlier this week which claimed the lives of hundreds of people.