Archive for March 29, 2015

Piece of Colomba cake. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

A sweet sign of hope: Pope's envoy returns to Iraq with Easter cake

Pope Francis' personal envoy to Iraq will return to the country during Holy Week, bringing with him the pontiff's love... Read more

The statue of Bl. Junipero Serra at the Mission San Miguel in California. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

History, truth, and politics: Researcher seeks to clear the record on Junipero Serra

California missionary Father Junipero Serra’s canonization is “long overdue,” says a university professor concerned that the priest’s history has been... Read more

Archbishop Leo Cushley of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.?w=200&h=150

A 'wee movie with a big message' for the people of Scotland

Scottish Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh is launching a new promo film across social media as he... Read more

Pope Francis leads procession of palms in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday March 29, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Holy Week is about humility – there is no other way, Pope says

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday said that imitating the humility of Jesus is what makes Holy Week “holy,” and encouraged... Read more