Archive for February 16, 2016

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with religious at Venustiano Carranza Stadium in Morelia, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Holy Mass with priests, men and women religious, consecrated people and seminarians

Update: 11:50 am EST - Below is the full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 16 homily during Mass with priests, men... Read more

Pilgrims await the Pope in Morelia, Mexico before Mass on Feb. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with young people

Update: 7:40 pm EST - Read Pope Francis prepared remarks to young people in the “José María Morelos y Pavón”... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with religious at Venustiano Carranza Stadium in Morelia, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Resignation is from the devil, Pope warns Mexican priests, religious

In the face of corruption, violence, and atrocities against the human person, resignation becomes the “devil's favorite weapon,” Pope Francis... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks with CNA in Rome on Feb. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

There's no question – reporting abuse is a must, Cardinal O'Malley says

After recent media reports suggested the Vatican is telling bishops to cover up sexual abuse, the Pontifical Commission for the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the Chiapas community at San Cristóbal de Las Casas on Feb. 15, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

10 things you may have missed from the Pope's visit to Chiapas

On Feb. 15, Pope Francis visited Chiapas State in southeast Mexico. Spending the day in San Cristóbal de las Casas... Read more

Pope Francis meets with youth in José María Morelos y Pavón stadium on Feb. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

What Pope Francis told a stunningly large crowd of Mexican youth

In his visit to Morelia – one of Mexico's most violent cities – Pope Francis had a strong message for... Read more

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