Archive for September 9, 2013

Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Sunday Angelus on July 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child

Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more

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Church in Colombia convenes national peace pilgrimage

The Colombian bishops are inviting the faithful of their country to take part in a pilgrimage for peace and reconciliation... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley in Rome, Italy, May 4, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Taking sides in Syria conflict 'unreasonable,' bishop says

Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln says that a solution to the violence in Syria must be achieved, not through... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis continues peace appeals on Twitter

After a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria and throughout the world, Pope Francis is continuing... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

DC cardinal highlights role of prayer in Syria resolution

Joining in a global day of prayer for peace in Syria, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., urged Catholics... Read more