Archive for April 23, 2016

Statue of Mary found amid rubble from the Earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016. Courtesy of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.?w=200&h=150

This statue of Mary was untouched by the devastating Ecuador earthquake

Everything collapsed around it, but the glass case with the statue of our Lady of Light remained intact after the... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Was Shakespeare a secret Catholic?

April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the playwright, poet, and actor widely considered to... Read more

Pope Francis hears confessions of teenagers in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Pope hears confessions at Jubilee event for teens

Pope Francis on Saturday heard the confessions of young people in St. Peter's Square as part of this weekend's Jubilee... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square during the General Audience on April 20, 2016. Daniel Ibanez/CNA?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope urges teens to practice works of mercy

Pope Francis has challenged young people to commit to practicing the corporal works of mercy in order to recognize the... Read more