Archive for July 2, 2016

Fr. Kapaun with his pipe. Courtesy of the Diocese of Wichita.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

This priest died in a Korean prison camp. Will the Catholic Church beatify him?

There's good news in Kansas: former army chaplain Father Emil J. Kapaun has taken a step closer to possible beatification... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Bangladesh attack an offense against God, humanity, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis has again voiced his sorrow for another “barbarous” terrorist attack, offering his prayers for the families and victims... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Sarah and Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo at the Santa Marta guesthouse in the Vatican, June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy of Msgr. Figueiredo.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

His mother rejected an abortion – now, this priest helped her meet the Pope

It was during the thalidomide sleeping pill craze that Sarah Figueiredo became pregnant with her fourth and last child, Anthony. Read more