Archive for May 2, 2016

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, May 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

The Holy Spirit gives strength amid persecution – Pope Francis

It is the Holy Spirit who gives Christians the ability to be witnesses of the Gospel in their daily lives,... Read more

Damaged temples in Bhaktapur, Nepal, following the April 25, 2015 earthquake. Photo courtesy of the Nepal Jesuit Society.?w=200&h=150

Nepalis show resilience one year after devastating earthquake

Members of the international Catholic aid agency Caritas visited Nepal last week to mark the anniversary of a devastating earthquake... Read more

Prolife marchers walk through Dublin, July 2, 2011, for the Fifth Annual All-Ireland Rally For Life. ?w=200&h=150

Use your vote to protect life: a message from Northern Ireland's bishops

Northern Ireland’s voters should use their vote to uphold the right to life, not violate it, the Catholic bishops of... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy, May 2, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Cling to divine mercy, Pope Francis urges Mercedarian Order

Pope Francis on Monday met with representatives of a centuries-old Marian order of priests and brothers dedicated to mercy, encouraging... Read more

A young girl lights a candle at a Marian grotto in Pakistan. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

The world became more dangerous for religious believers last year

The right to exercise religion came under sustained assault around the world in 2015, according to a new report from... Read more