Archive for May 3, 2016

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U2's lead guitarist rocks Sistine Chapel in concert for a cure

Lead guitarist The Edge from Irish rock band sensation U2 played “the most beautiful parish hall in the world” this... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican envoy: Ukrainian refugees just want to go back home

“I want to go back home.” This is the most common phrase uttered by internally displaced persons in Ukraine, says... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' May prayer intention: honor the dignity of women

In his May prayer video Pope Francis issued a global petition that women in all countries would be respected and... Read more

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Nigerian bishop warns against embracing violence after attack by herdsmen

While the Diocese of Nsukka in southeastern Nigeria is still searching for answers following the massacre of dozens of Christians,... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Mercy, peace, joy to be focus of Courage apostolate's 2016 conference

The Courage apostolate to those with same-sex attraction will hold its 29th annual conference this July at the Catholic University... Read more

Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

A pilgrimage for the poor to close out the Year of Mercy with Pope Francis

Thousands of poor and excluded men and women from across Europe will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity... Read more