Archive for March 9, 2015

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: We can't fool Jesus

Christians cannot hide their lives from Jesus, Pope Francis has said. Instead, they must recognize their sins and trust in... Read more

The University of Notre Dame's Golden Dome. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Touchdown! Notre Dame scores big on HHS mandate at Supreme Court

In a potentially groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court nullified a federal court ruling against the University of Notre Dame on... Read more

Michelangelo's fresco 'The Creation of Adam' on the ceiling of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican declines ransom offer for stolen Michelangelo letters

After receiving an offer from a former employee to regain missing letters signed by Michelangelo for a price, the Vatican... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Simplicity, humility, divinity – God never makes a scene, Pope says

If there’s one thing that marks the presence of God, it’s humility rather than making a scene, Pope Francis said... Read more

The highlands of Papua New Guinea. ?w=200&h=150

From Poland to Papua New Guinea, a great task awaits the new Bishop of Wewak

Next month, a Polish missionary to Papua New Guinea will continue his 23-year ministry to the Melanesian nation with the... Read more

Burmese members of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd celebrate International Women's Day 2015 in Yangon. ?w=200&h=150

Nuns in Burma encourage empowerment of women, end to inequality

A community of women religious held a workshop in Burma's largest city over the weekend to mark International Women's Day,... Read more