Archive for July 11, 2015

Cardinal Yeom of Seoul visits healthcare workers who have cared for Mers patients, July 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Korean cardinal praises medics' courage in face of Mers outbreak

The recently-elevated cardinal of Seoul has expressed his gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Catholic Medical Center for... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with patients outside Asuncion's Niños de Acosta Ñu pediatric hospital, July 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis tells sick children of Paraguay they are close to Jesus

There is one way to annoy Jesus, Pope Francis said on Saturday: Keep the children from coming to him.  Read more

Pope Francis listens to the proclamation of the Gospel during the Mass said at the shrine of Our Lady of Caacupé, July 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope calls on Paraguay’s women to build the future

Saying Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupé on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected that it is the task of the... Read more

Józef Wesolowski, former apostolic nuncio to the Dominican Republic. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican postpones criminal trial of ex-nuncio on pedophilia charges

The criminal court of Vatican City State held on Saturday the first hearing in the trial of Jozef Wesolowski, the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope visits foundation for AIDS victims verbally attacked by gay rights activist

Pope Francis modified his schedule on Saturday, July 11, deciding to include this afternoon a visit to the Saint Rafael... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to representatives of Paraguayan society in Asuncion, July 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Happiness and pleasure are not synonyms, Pope Francis reminds Paraguay's youth

Meeting Saturday afternoon with representatives of Paraguayan society, Pope Francis addressed young people in particular, telling them they must realize... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his homily during Vespers with Paraguay clergy and religious. ?w=200&h=150

Pope prays with Paraguay clergy, urges conformity to Christ

Pope Francis reflected on the nature of Christian vocation on Saturday during a meeting with Paraguay’s clergy, religious and seminarians. ... Read more