Archive for June 30, 2015

Carmelite Sisters of St. Dominic of Tsachilas with vestments for Pope Francis' visit to Ecuador. ?w=200&h=150

These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador

Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more

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What does it look like to be gay – and a practicing Catholic?

More than 10 years ago, Steve Gershom found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court protects Pennsylvania charities from HHS mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an order protecting a group of Pennsylvania religious institutions from being required by the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 26, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cuba, US set to be a busy trip for Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ itinerary while in Cuba and the United States confirms several highly anticipated events including a special U.N. Summit... Read more

Participants walk past the Supreme Court building during the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court puts hold on Texas law regulating abortion clinics

On Monday afternoon the Supreme Court of the United States temporarily halted Texas' regulations on abortion clinics, which were upheld... Read more

Pope Francis and Benedict XVI at the Monastery of Mater Ecclesiae in Vatican City on June 30, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Francis wishes Benedict XVI a good summer in Castel Gandolfo

Before heading out for his two-week stay at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo this summer, retired pontiff Benedict XVI... Read more

Fr. Salvatore Mellone says Mass on the day of his priestly ordination, April 16, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie.?w=200&h=150

Meet Father Salvatore, the young priest whose life moved the Pope

The life of Father Salvatore Mellone, who died on Monday, was moving to thousands of people. He was to have... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane en route to Sri Lanka, Jan. 12, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishops expect Pope Francis' visit to have profound impact on US

Looking forward to Pope Francis' September visit to the U.S., the nation's bishops were exuberant on Tuesday, as the itinerary... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Chewed or brewed: A brief history of Popes and coca leaves

Pope Francis might chew coca leaves – or maybe sip coca tea – during his visit to Bolivia next week,... Read more