Archive for September 28, 2015

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on his flight from Philadelphia to Rome Sept. 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Communion for divorced, remarried isn't the only synod issue

Pope Francis told journalists on board his flight to Rome that giving communion to divorced and remarried Catholics is a... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on his way back from Strasbourg, Nov. 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

I can forgive an abuser, but understand those who can't, Pope says

In his wide-ranging press briefing en route from the United States to Rome, Pope Francis spoke on the difficult subject... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard his flight from Philadelphia to Rome Sept. 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Full transcript of Pope Francis' inflight interview from Philadelphia to Rome

In a 47 minute Q&A with journalists on his way back to Rome Pope Francis touched on sensitive topics such... Read more

Crowds gathered for the Mass canonizing Saint Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'

Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more

Pope Francis is presented with an image of the Divine Mercy by the John Paul II Foundation, April 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis explains what World Youth Day has to do with Divine Mercy

With World Youth Day coming up next year, Pope Francis has a question for young people: “Do you realize how... Read more

The Walker family from Argentina embraces Pope Francis in Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis met Argentine family who travelled 11,000 miles to Philadelphia

The Holy See press officer explained on Sunday that that morning Pope Francis had met with the Walkers, a family... Read more

Christians in Nigeria. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Maiduguri.?w=200&h=150

As synod approaches, Nigerian bishops speak up for the family

Nigeria’s bishops closed their latest assembly with a view toward the upcoming Synod on the Family, re-affirming the family while... Read more