Archive for July 15, 2016

The Gammarelli store-front after the announcement of a consistory of cardinals in October, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Gammarelli legacy passes to sixth generation of papal tailors

For five generations the Gammarellis have dressed and shod the Vicar of Christ through their family business, Rome’s historic Ditta... Read more

Venerable Alphonse Gallegos, who was auxiliary bishop of Sacramento from 1981 to 1991. Photo courtesy of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.?w=200&h=150

Why this bishop from the US is now one step closer to being a saint

On July 8 Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a decree recognizing the heroic... Read more

Charlie Charlie. ?w=200&h=150

Reports emerge of teens convulsing from 'Charlie Charlie' game

A Colombian news outlet has reported convulsions and other strange behaviors in 22 local teenagers who allegedly played “Charlie Charlie,”... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation on Feb.11, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican condemns Nice attack as 'homicidal madness'

After a truck plowed through crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the French city of Nice, killing 84, the Vatican has... Read more

 General Audience with Pope Francis, April 17, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

As reforms roll out, Pope Francis proves a man of his word

Several recent appointments by Pope Francis to Vatican departments show that his reform of the Roman Curia is in tune... Read more