Archive for March 24, 2015

Head Study of an Apostle. Artist: Clemens Fuchs. Photo Courtesy of the One Faith Exhibition.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Reclaiming the human figure – art exhibit uses body, form to evangelize

Can a portrait of a human face evangelize? Curators of a brand-new traveling art exhibit answer a resounding “Yes.”  Read more

Cardinals talk after the consistory on November 24, 2012 in St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

German prelate breaks rank with Cardinal Marx, insists on fidelity to Rome

A German cardinal has publicly opposed the words of two other German bishops who have suggested that the nation’s Church... Read more

Thomas Vander Woude. Photo Courtesy of Christendom College at christendom.edu.?w=200&h=150

Memorial fund honors father who gave life for child with Down syndrome

When his son fell eight feet into a septic tank while working on their family farm in Virginia, Thomas S.... Read more

Ceiling of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican invites 150 homeless for dinner, private tour of Sistine Chapel

In addition to food, umbrellas, sleeping bags, showers and haircuts, the Vatican is now offering Rome’s homeless the gift of... Read more

Rescuers set out for the Airbus A320 crash in the French Alps, March 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican offers solidarity for victims of Alps plane crash

After a Germanwings Airbus carrying 150 people crashed Tuesday in the French Alps, the Holy See has assured the Pope's... Read more

Vietnamese Youth Leaders annual lenten retreat in Thailand Mar 17-18, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Young Vietnamese migrant workers find strength in Lenten practices

Young Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand came together for a Lenten retreat focused on spiritual nourishment for the challenges of... Read more

Mons. Juan Barros, Bishop of Osorno Chile. Photo Courtesy of Chile Bishops Conference Iglesia.cl.?w=200&h=150

Protestors disrupt bishop's installation in Chile: 5 keys to understanding the controversy

A group of protesters attempted to stop the installation of Bishop Juan Barros Madrid as the new bishop of Osorno... Read more