Archive for February 6, 2015
Archbishop Edoardo Menichelli: a talented preacher and soon-to-be cardinal
When he learned in January Pope Francis would make him a cardinal, Archbishop Edoardo Menichelli of Ancona-Osimo did not want... Read more
Awaiting an ecology encyclical, everyone wants Pope Francis' support
In view of the much anticipated encyclical on ecology, countries, agencies, and even industries are seeking papal support in advance... Read more
Pray – don't speculate – about the Vatican family synod, say novena organizers
Amid concern over whether or not October's Synod on the Family will protect the Church's teaching on marriage, one lay... Read more
Modern martyrs are massacred by 'corrupt people who hate Jesus'
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis said that he is moved whenever he thinks of the many Christians killed... Read more
Pope Francis backs traditional marriage as Slovakia vote looms
With Slovaks set to hit the polls on tomorrow's referendum on marriage, Pope Francis used this week's general audience as... Read more
Killed by terrorists, named a martyr: the life of Fr. Alessandro Dordi
On Feb. 3, Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Alessandro Dordi, an Italian priest whose work of evangelization with... Read more
