Archive for December 9, 2013

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Fernando Vergez on Nov. 15, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope urges Egyptian Christians to 'Be strong, do not fear!'

Pope Francis concelebrated his daily Mass this morning with the Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria, offering prayers for peace, and... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children

The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more

Fans pay tribute to actor Paul Walker on Dec. 1, 2013 at the site of his fatal car accident in Valencia, CA. ?w=200&h=150

Posthumous Paul Walker movie lauded for pro-life message

One of late actor Paul Walker’s final movies – a thriller set to debut next week – is drawing praise... Read more

Doctor and patient. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Archbishop Kurtz calls ACLU lawsuit 'baseless'

A lawsuit against the U.S. bishops for teaching Catholic hospitals not to perform direct abortions is “misguided” and unfounded, says... Read more