Archive for April 6, 2014

Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the Holy See's permanent observer to the U.N., speaks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Holy See emphasizes family's role in poverty eradication

Praising the U.N.'s plan to eradicate poverty, the Holy See's observer to the body emphasized the importance of the family... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Bishops voice abortion concerns over Affordable Care Act

A spokesman for pro-life activities at the U.S. Bishops' conference explained that the bishops hope to see grave concerns with... Read more

Pope Francis preaches during a Penitential service at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope distributes free copies of Gospels

Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus,... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope

Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of... Read more